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Author: Sinziana Spiridon

Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy writer with a soft spot for organic gardening and over four years' experience covering lawn care. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and plant care, she's tending to her veggie garden, her greenhouse tomatoes, and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.

19 Stunning Native Plants for Delaware Gardens

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 4, 2024
Delaware

There are dozens of native plants naturally growing across Delaware’s roadsides, old fields, meadows, and stream banks that can look […]

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Beneficial Nematodes: Where to Buy Them and How to Use Them

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 17, 2024
General Lawn Care

Many gardeners and lawn owners wonder about this miracle organic pest control solution: beneficial nematodes. Where can you buy them? […]

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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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Dormant Grass or Dead Grass? How to Tell the Difference

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 26, 2026
General Lawn Care

Is your lawn dormant or dead? Learn the tug test, crown check, and color clues that tell the difference, plus what to do next.

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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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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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The Best Lawn Fertilization Schedule and Tips for Florida

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 7, 2026
Florida

Follow the best Florida lawn fertilization schedule by region, with the right fertilizer, nitrogen amounts, ordinance rules, and pro tips for a greener lawn.

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7 Best Types of Grass for Florida Lawns

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: July 24, 2025
Florida

Choosing the best grass for Florida? Compare St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and more to find the right turf for your yard.

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