Discover which U.S. cities shine in 2026’s Best Cities for Outdoor Parties ranking, based on outdoor venue options, park accessibility, party supply resources, and climate comfort for year-round celebrations.
Category: Studies
Stars and Striped Lawns: Why July 3rd is Lawn Care’s Busiest Day
2025 LawnStarter internal data reveals why July is the peak month for mowing and why July 3rd takes the crown as the busiest lawn care day of the year.
How Location Impacts Lawn Care Costs in 2026
Lawn care costs rose 6.6% in 2025. See what homeowners pay by state, which cities tip the most, and what’s really driving your mowing bill.
2026’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening
2026’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening: 1. Atlanta; 2. Miami; 3. Houston; 4. St. Louis; 5. Jacksonville, Florida; 6. Orlando; 7. Cincinnati
States That Waste the Least Food: 2026 Rankings
States that waste the least food in 2026: 1. Connecticut; 2. Rhode Island; 3. Massachusetts; 4. Vermont; 5. Maryland; 6. New Jersey; 7. Oregon
Scraps to Soil: Top Cities for Composting in 2026
Top Cities for Composting: 1. San Diego; 2. New York; 3. Los Angeles; 4. Boston; 5. Santa Monica, CA; 6. Orlando; 7. Austin, TX; 8. Gainesville, FL
Unleashing 2026’s Best Dog Park Cities 🐕
2026’s Best Dog Park Cities: 1. Boise, Idaho; 2. Portland, Oregon; 3. San Francisco; 4. Las Vegas; 5. Henderson, Nevada; 6. Colorado Springs, Colorado
America’s Most Relaxed Cities in 2026
Discover America’s Most Relaxed Cities in 2026: San Jose, CA; San Francisco; Seattle; Irvine, CA; San Diego
🐾Top Dogs: 2025’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers 🐶
Discover which U.S. cities lead the pack in 2025’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers ranking. Top cities include Frederick, MD; Asheville, NC; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY; and Santa Fe, NM.
🍁 2025’s Best States for Fall Festivities 🍎
Where are the best places to visit this fall for fall foliage and festivals? Read to explore 2025’s Best States to Visit This Fall.