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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.

18 Most Common Weeds in Oklahoma: How to Identify and Control Them

By Teresa Joaquim | Published: August 13, 2026
Oklahoma

Are you worried weeds are creeping into your turfgrass? We bring you a list of the most common Oklahoma weeds to help you identify and correct the problem.

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17 Common Weeds in Tennessee: How to Control Them

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: August 7, 2026
Tennessee

Not sure what’s growing in your Tennessee lawn? Identify 17 common weeds and get UT Extension-backed timing for East and West Tennessee treatments.

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Best Grass Seed for Central Texas

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: August 7, 2026
Texas

The best grasses for Central Texas are buffalograss, Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, and Texas bluegrass. Discover which is best for your yard.

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How to Treat Cold-Damaged Plants

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: February 3, 2026
Landscaping

To treat cold-damaged plants, assess the damage, wait to prune until the risk of freeze is over, and add water and mulch to your soil.

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How to Protect Plants from a Freeze

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: November 11, 2025
Landscaping

Bring potted plants inside, water and mulch perennials, and cover tender landscape plants — this is how to protect your plants from a freeze.

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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 | Updated: November 3, 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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