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Author: Sinziana Spiridon

Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy blog writer with a green thumb and a passion for organic gardening. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and growing plants, she's tending to her veggie garden and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.

14 Best Trees to Plant in Atlanta, GA

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: November 7, 2024
Atlanta, GA, Georgia

Covered in a dense tree canopy, Atlanta proudly wears its “City in a forest” name. Almost 60% of single-family and […]

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How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: February 23, 2025
Pest control

To get rid of fleas in your yard, remove debris, trim the shrubs, fix drainage issues, spread insecticides, and treat the pets

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How to Winterize Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 23, 2024
General Lawn Care

To prepare the lawn for winter: improve soil drainage, remove fallen leaves, adjust watering and don’t skip the last mow.

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What Causes Compacted Soil?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Over-tilling, planting wet soil, foot and wheel traffic and mixing in the wrong soil amendment are top causes of soil compaction.

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How to Dethatch Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: February 18, 2025
General Lawn Care

To dethatch your lawn, mow the grass shorter, then use a rake or a powered dethatcher to remove small pieces of thatch. We’ll guide you step-by-step.

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How to Revive a Dead Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Start by cleaning the lawn, treating the cause, and feeding the grass. Read the next steps in this guide and learn how to revive a dead lawn to lush green.

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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 10, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Angle, pressure, and balance are the secrets of how to sharpen lawn mower blades at home like a pro.

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How to Repair Winter’s Damage to Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

To repair the winter damage rake the lawn, identify thinned areas and bare patches, treat the cause and reseed or install sod.

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13 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Atlanta

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: April 2, 2025
Atlanta, GA, General Lawn Care

In Atlanta, Georgia, springtime feels different every year. You can get balmy, sunny weather or chilly, wintry days that get […]

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7 Common Lawn Pests in Atlanta, GA

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 15, 2024
Atlanta, GA, General Lawn Care, Pest control

Keeping a healthy, green lawn in the Peach State takes more than watering and mowing correctly. There are some common […]

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