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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.

6 Worst Lawn Pests That Bug Virginia Beach

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: May 27, 2025
Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

We spend all winter dreaming about summer and the balmy days and nights gathered in the yard, around the grill, […]

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How to Dethatch Your Lawn

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

You can dethatch your lawn using a manual rake, a powered dethatcher, verticutter, or liquid dethatcher. Learn how to properly dethatch your lawn.

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How to Treat Brown Patch Disease in Your Lawn

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: June 30, 2025
General Lawn Care

To treat brown patch disease in your cool-season lawn, reduce moisture, improve air circulation, mow and fertilize correctly, and apply fungicide treatments.

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9 Summer Lawn Care Tips for Homeowners in Cleveland, Ohio

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 16, 2025
Cleveland, Ohio

Oh, “Sweet days of summer, when July is dressed up and playing her tune!”* While a summer breeze might be […]

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9 Tips for Winter Lawn Care in Virginia Beach, VA

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 22, 2025
Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

With cold and windy days, winter in Virginia Beach is generally mild, but it’s important to be prepared for occasional […]

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10 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Virginia Beach, VA

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 22, 2025
Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

The air is getting warmer in Virginia Beach…the birds are chirping, and you can hear, as the wind blows, the […]

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9 Fall Lawn Care Tips For Virginia Beach, VA

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: May 27, 2025
Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

Visiting the Neptune Festival, the Nightmare Mansion, or picking pumpkins… Fall in Virginia Beach brings many festive activities for its […]

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How to Amend Sandy Soil

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: February 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you live where you have dry, poor, sandy soil, it can be challenging to get  a beautiful-looking lawn. Fortunately, […]

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