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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.

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Yard

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 29, 2025
Pest control

Eliminating standing water is the first and most impactful way to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, but don’t stop there. We’ll discuss 12 different ways to keep these pesky biters away from you and your lawn.

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DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance Guide

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 3, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

In this lawn mower maintenance guide, we’ll share tips on seasonal maintenance, from how to sharpen mower blades in spring to how to winterize in fall.

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Best Ways to Clean a Lawn Mower Deck

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: March 11, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Learn how to clean your lawn mower deck with a hose, using the wash port, or by hand to improve your mower’s performance and prolong its lifespan.

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20 Most Common Weeds in Oklahoma: How to Identify and Control Them

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: December 15, 2024
Oklahoma

When we least expect, a silent threat creeps in the shadows… those pesky lawn weeds. We know dealing with weeds […]

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10 Oklahoma Native Plants

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: December 15, 2024
Oklahoma

A garden full of native flowers can be a breathtaking sight. And using native plants is a win-win: Mother Nature […]

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Best Grass Seed for Oklahoma

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: June 12, 2024
Oklahoma

Beautiful Oklahoma, a vast state with “plen’y of room to swing a rope.” The weather also swings widely in the […]

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9 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Georgetown, TX

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: May 27, 2025
Georgetown, TX, Texas

Low-maintenance landscaping ideas for Georgetown, Texas, include native plants, xeriscaping, rock gardens (it’s dry here), and hardscapes.

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4 Best Grass Types for Georgetown, TX

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: May 28, 2025
Georgetown, TX, Texas

Located 30 miles from Austin and nicknamed the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, Georgetown is a city of calm winds […]

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How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost in 2025?

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: November 28, 2024
Cost

There are few satisfactions greater than the feeling of a bright, clean-as-new carpet. Did you know you can get this […]

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How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets in Your Lawn

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: June 17, 2025
Pest control

Mole crickets are strange-looking pests that burrow underground, feeding on the roots and blades of your grass. This article will walk you through how to get rid of mole crickets with pesticides or natural methods.

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