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Author: Tom McNiff

A career reporter and editor, Tom McNiff has also worked in public relations and dabbled in creative writing. He finds his relaxation in tending to his yard and tinkering with his landscaping.

LawnStarter Review: Services, Price, Reviews, Competitors

By Tom McNiff | Updated: December 14, 2024
Lawn Care Companies, Reviews

A review of LawnStarter by LawnStarter? Can that be fair and honest? Sure. It’s like looking in a mirror and […]

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6 Best Grasses for Tampa/St. Pete

By Tom McNiff | Updated: August 6, 2025
Tampa, FL

The best grass types for Tampa/St. Pete are all warm-season varieties like St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, Bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and the very salt-tolerant seashore paspalum.

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5 Best Grass Types for Jacksonville

By Tom McNiff | Updated: July 31, 2025
Jacksonville, FL

The best grass types for Jacksonville are all warm-season varieties like St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, Bermudagrass, and bahiagrass.

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