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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.

Lawn Fungus Treatments: Costs, Types, and Do They Work?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Uncover the truth about lawn fungus treatments. Our guide breaks down costs, types, and effectiveness, helping you make an informed decision.

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Top 14 FAQs About California’s Green Lawn Care Law

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: January 1, 2025
General Lawn Care

California soon will ban gas-powered lawn equipment. Learn which tools are out, if you can buy second-hand, or use the tools you already own.

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How to Repair Vole Damage

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: February 10, 2025
Pest control

Rake the vole mess, fill the ruts with soil, spread grass seed, fertilize, and keep the area moist—this repairs even the worst vole damage.

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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Lawn Pest Control

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

Wondering how to use diatomaceous earth for lawn pest control? Spread a thin coat of food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) on […]

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Large Patch Lawn Disease Demystified: Identification and Prevention Tips

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Large patch disease (LPD) is a fall and spring menace that lashes out on warm-season grasses around their dormancy time. […]

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How Deep Should Mulch Be?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: April 8, 2025
Landscaping

Mulch should typically be 2 to 3 inches deep, but depth varies with plant, soil, and mulch type. Here’s how to adjust it to your needs.

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How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Leaf Rust in Grass

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

Yellow turf is never a good sign. But if it’s a symptom of leaf rust on your grass, it’s not […]

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How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Ascochyta Leaf Blight on Turfgrass

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Seeing Ascochyta leaf blight on your grass can fill your heart with sharp panic. Though a minor and harmless fungus, […]

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How to Identify and Prevent Take-All Root Rot in Turfgrass

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

The nightmare of having take-all root rot (TARR) on your grass starts with lime-green tinting that evolves into brown turf […]

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Gray Leaf Spot Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Gray leaf spot lawn disease (GLS) is a fungal infection that turns your turf thin and grayish and kills the […]

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