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Author: Sinziana Spiridon

Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy blog writer with a green thumb and a passion for organic gardening. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and growing plants, she's tending to her veggie garden and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.

How to Make Homemade Weed Killer

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

This is how to make a good homemade weed killer: Mix 1 cup of salt with 1 tablespoon of liquid […]

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Winter Lawn Color: When Brown is Healthy vs. When to Worry

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 10, 2025
General Lawn Care

Dormant grass turns tan evenly and bounces back; dead grass stays brown in patches and won’t recover. Learn how to tell the difference and when to worry.

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The Best Plants for Arizona Heat

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: November 4, 2024
Arizona

The best plants for Arizona heat in the summer are succulents – such as cacti, agaves, aloes, and yuccas – […]

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Best Grass for Arizona

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 1, 2024
Arizona

The best grass for Arizona differs across the state. If you live in the low Phoenix area, you get excellent […]

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When and How to Plant Winter Grass in Arizona

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 1, 2024
Arizona

Knowing when and how to plant winter grass in Arizona is the key to a successful lawn year-round. Summer grasses […]

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How to Grow Grass in Arizona

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 1, 2024
Arizona

Growing lush, green grass year-round in Arizona is a two-season job. You start with a permanent summer lawn in May […]

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When To Plant Grass in Arizona for a Year-Round Green Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: June 4, 2023
Arizona

Mid-April through May is the best time to plant Bermuda and other summer grasses in Arizona. Early to mid-October is […]

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How to Care for Your Summer Grass in Arizona

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: April 29, 2024
Arizona

For over 100 days a year, the low southern deserts in the Grand Canyon State spend high noon at 100°F […]

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The Best Lawn Fertilization Schedule and Tips for Florida

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 9, 2024
Florida

Most homeowners know to plan lawn fertilization from April to September when Florida’s warm-season grasses are actively growing. But there […]

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7 Best Types of Grass for Florida Lawns

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: July 24, 2025
Florida

There’s something magical about dew sparkling on your dense, green lawn in the morning. Every Floridian loves waking up to […]

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