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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.

What is Fertilizer Burn?

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: May 5, 2025
General Lawn Care

Fertilizer burn happens when excessive fertilizer is applied to your lawn. Discover the causes of fertilizer burn, how to identify it, and how to distinguish it from other lawn issues.

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13 Spring Lawn Care Tips

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

Cleaning the yard and aerating are the first steps on the journey to a healthy lawn. Discover 13 spring lawn care tips for a strong start to the season.

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6 Best Fertilizer Spreaders in 2025 [Reviews]

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 14, 2025
Reviews

The best fertilizer spreaders are the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini, the Brinly P20-500BHDF Push Spreader, and the Scotts Wizz Battery-Powered Spreader. Check out the best 6 options for spreading fertilizer, grass seed, or ice melt in lawns large and small.

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7 Best Fertilizers for Grass in 2025 [Reviews]

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 14, 2025
Reviews

The best fertilizers for grass are Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food and the GreenView Fairway Formula. With 5 additional options, including liquid and starter fertilizers, you’re sure to find the best fit for your lawn’s every need.

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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Yard

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 29, 2025
Pest control

Eliminating standing water is the first and most impactful way to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, but don’t stop there. We’ll discuss 12 different ways to keep these pesky biters away from you and your lawn.

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DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance Guide

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 3, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

In this lawn mower maintenance guide, we’ll share tips on seasonal maintenance, from how to sharpen mower blades in spring to how to winterize in fall.

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Best Ways to Clean a Lawn Mower Deck

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: March 11, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Learn how to clean your lawn mower deck with a hose, using the wash port, or by hand to improve your mower’s performance and prolong its lifespan.

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

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: December 15, 2024
Oklahoma

When we least expect, a silent threat creeps in the shadows… those pesky lawn weeds. We know dealing with weeds […]

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10 Oklahoma Native Plants

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: December 15, 2024
Oklahoma

A garden full of native flowers can be a breathtaking sight. And using native plants is a win-win: Mother Nature […]

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Best Grass Seed for Oklahoma

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: June 12, 2024
Oklahoma

Beautiful Oklahoma, a vast state with “plen’y of room to swing a rope.” The weather also swings widely in the […]

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