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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 Identify, Control, and Prevent Summer Patch Lawn Disease

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: July 16, 2024
General Lawn Care

Summer patch lawn disease is a heat-loving fungal lawn infection that appears in cool-season lawns and chews through turfgrass roots […]

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Yellow Patch: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It

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

Seeing yellow patches on your beautiful, fresh lawn in the spring is heartbreaking. But don’t despair just yet. If the […]

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Top 10 FAQs About Koi Ponds (And Their Answers)

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Thinking about building a koi pond in your backyard? It’s a beautiful and rewarding project you’ll love. But before putting […]

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How Often to Water Grass Seed

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

Water grass seed twice to four times daily until sprouting in 5 to 10-minute sessions. Adjust to match soil type, weather, and shade. Learn how from our guide.

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Digging In: 11 Steps to Start a Vegetable Garden

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening

Welcome to the wonderful world of gardening! Starting your first vegetable garden can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s […]

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How to Water a Vegetable Garden From Seedling to Harvest

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening

Start by watering seeds daily to support germination. After they germinate, water new seedlings every other day to help them […]

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15 Inspiring Ideas for Your Backyard Vegetable Garden

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening

Loving fresh veggies and dreaming of a homestead garden to grow your own food in the backyard? We’re happy to […]

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How to Weed and Feed Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: April 21, 2025
General Lawn Care

To weed and feed your lawn correctly, apply weed and feed only on actively growing turf when weeds start to pop up. Use a spreader, avoid areas with flowering plants and ornamental shrubs, and don’t water or mow for 1 to 2 days.

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Common Lawn Diseases and How to Identify Them

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 12, 2025
General Lawn Care

Discover the 20 most common lawn diseases, including dollar spot, brown patch, and snow mold, and how to identify them.

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Corn Gluten Meal: All Natural Weed and Feed?

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

More and more gardeners and lawn owners strive to replace synthetic herbicides and fertilizers with natural alternatives to protect beneficial […]

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