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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.

Pros and Cons of Having Trees in Your Yard

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: December 11, 2024
Tree care

Planting trees is one of the most positive things you can do for the planet. Doing this in the forest […]

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How to Transplant a Tree

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: December 11, 2024
Tree care

Need to chop down a tree that’s in a bad location? Stop. You always have an option to move it […]

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10 Best Drought-Tolerant Grasses for Your Yard

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

In this guide, you’ll discover the best drought-tolerant grasses that can withstand hot weather, which include Bermudagrass and tall fescue.

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How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: May 20, 2025
General Lawn Care

To get rid of mushrooms in your yard, you can manually pluck them out one by one. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar, baking soda, or dish soap.

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Does Vinegar Kill Weeds?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: April 22, 2025
General Lawn Care

Vinegar does kill weeds, but it will depend on the type of vinegar you’re using and how you’re applying this natural weed killer.

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How Much Does Hedge Trimming Cost in 2025?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: December 13, 2024
Cost

Don’t let an overgrown hedge ruin your curb appeal, especially since hedge trimming costs as low as $30, or around $429 on average.

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How Much Does Bush Trimming Cost in 2025?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: June 2, 2025
Cost

Bush trimming costs between $5 and $46 per bush, but prices vary by bush height, number of bushes, and frequency of service.

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What to Do With Fallen Leaves

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: December 31, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you don’t know what to do with fallen leaves, you can rake, mulch, make compost, or use the leaves as decoration or soil amendment.

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Applying Post-Emergent Herbicides to Your Lawn

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

Learn how to apply post-emergent herbicides, from choosing the right product and the best time to spray to application methods and mistakes to avoid.

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How to Lay Sod (Step-by-Step Guide)

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: April 1, 2025
General Lawn Care

Knowing how to lay sod is crucial before starting such a project. It involves testing, measuring, and preparing your soil before the actual sod installation.

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