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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.
13 Best Flowers and Plants for Goth Gardens
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.
Keep Your Yard Creepy Year-Round with a Goth Garden
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.
6 Signs You Need to Replace Your Mulch
Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch.
What is Dethatching?
Dethatching is the process of removing the thatch layer that accumulates between the soil and the grass. Learn how dethatching works in this article.
Top 15 Summer Flowers for Your Yard
Sunflowers, periwinkles, and black-eyed Susans — these are just a few of the 15 best summer flowers for your yard.
What is Brown Patch Disease?
Brown patch develops rapidly on cool-season lawns and typically appears in the late spring and summer, when the weather is hot and humid.
How to Protect Your Lawn During Outdoor Events
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.
How to Create a Pollinator Lawn
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.
What Plants Repel Mosquitoes?
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.