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Author: Tatiana Barrie

Tatiana Barrie is a seasoned writer and outdoor enthusiast, passionate about keeping green spaces thriving. When not writing, she enjoys tending to her own yard and exploring new gardening practices.

How to Prevent Lawn Mower Blight

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: May 20, 2026
General Lawn Care

To prevent lawn mower blight, keep mowers away from tree trunks, trim overgrowth, mulch, and install edging.

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How to Prevent Spurge Weed in Your Lawn

By Tatiana Barrie | Updated: May 13, 2026
General Lawn Care

To prevent spurge in your lawn, apply a pre-emergent herbicide like Balan or Dimension, solarize the soil, and keep a regular lawn care schedule.

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What Does Spurge Weed Look Like?

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: May 12, 2026
General Lawn Care

To tell what spurge weed looks like, check for oval leaves on reddish stems, which produce a milky sap when cut. It often grows close to the ground.

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How to Get Rid of Spurge Weed in 3 Easy Steps

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: May 12, 2026
General Lawn Care

To get rid of spurge weed, pull it out by hand or use a post-emergent herbicide like Trimec or Surge. Proper lawn care is key to prevent its return.

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What Does Potassium Do for Your Lawn?

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 25, 2024
General Lawn Care

Potassium promotes cellular growth, improves nutrient uptake, and protects your turf from environmental stress.

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How to Edge a Lawn With a String Trimmer

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 18, 2024
General Lawn Care

We’ll show you how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer step by step, from planning your edge to finding the right trimmer angle.

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Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

The benefits of aerating your lawn include improved soil and grass health, deeper root growth, and reduced thatch. But that’s not all.

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What is Lawn Mower Blight?

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 11, 2024
General Lawn Care

Lawn mower blight is a tree injury that happens when a mower or string trimmer strikes the base, leaving it open to rot, pests, and diseases.

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Best Time to Aerate and Overseed a Lawn in Tennessee

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: October 2, 2024
Tennessee

Fall’s ideal, but the best time to aerate and overseed a lawn in Tennessee depends on your turf’s type and your specific location.

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Common Weeds in Iowa: How to Identify Them 

By Tatiana Barrie | Updated: October 18, 2024
Iowa

Watch out for pesky weeds like crabgrass and white clover. Other common weeds in Iowa include poison ivy, witchgrass, and quackgrass.

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