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Author: Melanie Joseph

With hands-on experience in gardening and lawn care, Melanie has been a dedicated writer for LawnStarter for years now. She’s passionate about sharing practical tips to help homeowners cultivate healthier, greener yards — one blade of grass at a time.

How Much Does a Hedge Trimmer Cost in 2025?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: December 6, 2024
Cost

If you’re looking to purchase a hedge trimmer, you can expect to spend $83 on average, or between $33 and $227.

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How Much Does Grass Removal Cost in 2025?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: August 12, 2025
Cost

Grass removal costs $0.60 to $1.20 per square foot on average. The size of your yard and the removal method will be the most important cost factors.

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12 Eco-Friendly Grass Alternatives

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: July 31, 2025
General Lawn Care

Besides supporting beneficial insects and wildlife, eco-friendly grass alternatives like ground covers, native plants, ornamental grasses, and wildflower meadows can also reduce your mowing, watering, and fertilizer needs. We’ll discuss these and other grass alternatives for an eco-friendly landscape.

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How to Repair Vole Damage to Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 28, 2025
Pest control

To repair vole damage on your lawn, assess the damage and rake any debris, then fill the burrow holes and runways, fertilize, and overseed.

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How to Aerate Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: November 5, 2025
General Lawn Care

To aerate your lawn, choose the right tool and prepare your lawn first. You’ll also need post-aeration cleanup and care, which we’ll discuss here.

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How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn how to get rid of weeds in grass the right way — from hand-pulling and smothering to using herbicides and natural weed killers.

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When is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best time to plant grass seed is late spring to early summer for warm-season grasses and late summer to early fall for cool-season grasses.

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How to Choose a Leaf Blower

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: September 8, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

To choose a leaf blower, first understand the different types and power sources (gas, electric, and battery). Or use our simple calculator to decide.

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How Much Does Landscape Edging Cost in 2025?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 16, 2025
Cost

Landscape edging costs between $3.50 and $8.80 per linear foot on average, depending on factors like the type of material and project size.

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How Much, How Often, and How Best to Water Your Trees

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: May 16, 2025
Tree care

You don’t have to be a green thumb to know that trees need water to survive and thrive. While it’s […]

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