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Author: Pat Joiner

Pat Joiner has been working with words for 35+ years, if you don’t count college. In fact, playing with words is her greatest passion. Pat lives in her little condo in Texas, grows plants in the little patches of dirt in her little backyard, and has two adorable cats named Mona and da Vinci.

How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard

By Pat Joiner | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

They love your yard. But they lounge on your freshly cut grass, dig in your flower beds (leaving gifts for […]

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4 Best Grass Types for Minneapolis, MN

By Pat Joiner | Updated: May 27, 2025
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota

Minneapolis is known for the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and numerous other galleries. You, […]

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