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Author: Teresa Joaquim

Teresa is a plant enthusiast and creative writer who has been writing for LawnStarter for years, using her background in research to write about lawn care and all things green. A proud mom of two rescued cats, she also has a special love for animals.

How to Repair Mole Damage in Your Yard

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: October 30, 2025
Pest control

We talked to an expert on how to repair mole damage in your yard: Push ridges down with a shovel or rake down molehills. Finally, overseed.

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13 Best Flowers and Plants for Goth Gardens

By Teresa Joaquim | Published: October 23, 2025
Gardening

Sedum with dark foliage, petunias with truly black petals, and other common plants such as lavender — these are among the best plants for goth gardens.

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Keep Your Yard Creepy Year-Round with a Goth Garden

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: October 24, 2025
Gardening

Goth gardens incorporate dark foliage and vintage decorative pieces. We’ll show you how to create your own goth garden to keep your yard creepy all year round.

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6 Signs You Need to Replace Your Mulch

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: August 19, 2025
Landscaping

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch.

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What is Dethatching?

By Teresa Joaquim | Published: July 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Dethatching is the process of removing the thatch layer that accumulates between the soil and the grass. Learn how dethatching works in this article.

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Top 15 Summer Flowers for Your Yard

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: September 2, 2025
Landscaping

Sunflowers, periwinkles, and black-eyed Susans — these are just a few of the 15 best summer flowers for your yard.

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What is Brown Patch Disease?

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: October 31, 2025
General Lawn Care

Brown patch develops rapidly on cool-season lawns and typically appears in the late spring and summer, when the weather is hot and humid.

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How to Protect Your Lawn During Outdoor Events

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: July 14, 2025
General Lawn Care

Protect your lawn during outdoor events by mowing taller and not watering before the event, creating pathways, and using turf protection mats. You can also overseed, fertilize, and water well to revive your lawn after the event.

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How to Create a Pollinator Lawn

By Teresa Joaquim | Published: May 27, 2025
General Lawn Care

To successfully create a pollinator lawn, assess the area, choose how much of the site to convert, and select and install the right plants to attract bees and other beneficial insects to your yard.

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What Plants Repel Mosquitoes?

By Teresa Joaquim | Published: May 19, 2025
Pest control

Use mosquito-repellent plants such as lavender and geraniums as natural ways to drive away mosquitoes. Here are 13 plants that repel mosquitoes — plenty to choose from and add to your garden.

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