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Author: Joyce Starr

Joyce Starr has been writing on horticultural and landscaping topics for over 15 years. In addition, for the past 20 years she’s owned and operated a landscaping and design business. She shares her experience and passion for all things green through her writing.

8 Landscaping Tips for New Construction Landscaping or Remodeled Homes

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Welcome to your new or remodeled home, complete with a front yard ready for transformation. But first, what to do […]

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How to Level a Yard

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Is your lawn suffering a sudden identity crisis due to ruts, low spots, small hills, or ridges, leading to a […]

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9 Best Native Trees for Phoenix

By Joyce Starr | Updated: April 2, 2025
AZ, Landscaping, Phoenix

Using Arizona native trees in your Phoenix landscape offers shade and heat relief and won’t rob the precious water supply, […]

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Orlando

By Joyce Starr | Updated: April 4, 2025
Florida, Orlando, Tree care

Trees benefit our environment in a host of ways and can bring beauty and increase the value of your Orlando […]

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Guide to Selecting and Planting Palm Trees

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

Nothing symbolizes a tropical and beachy paradise better than a palm tree. Adding one, or many, to your home gives […]

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Fall Checklist for Yard and Lawn Care

By Joyce Starr | Updated: July 18, 2024
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping

If you’re dreaming of wandering barefooted through a green lawn in spring, you must care for it in the fall. […]

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9 FAQs About Applying Starter Fertilizer to Your Lawn

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Whether you are planting new grass from scratch or repairing bare spots, figuring out a proper fertilizer to get your […]

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Tips to Help Lawns Recover From Flood Damage

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

As floods become more common, so has the chore of recovering from their damage. Homeowners will want to know how […]

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6 Creative Ideas to Landscape a Slope

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Of all the landscaping projects a homeowner will face, thinking of creative ideas to landscape a slope is probably the […]

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Pros and Cons of Using Landscape Fabric

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 6, 2024
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping

Ask a group of landscapers or gardeners how they feel about using landscape fabric, and you’ll likely hear a few […]

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