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Author: Luminita Toma

Luminita Toma is a nature-loving writer who simply adores pretty flowers and lawns. After plenty of research and writing on lawn care and gardening, she's got a keen eye for plants and their maintenance. When she's got some spare time, there's nothing she enjoys more than chilling with her friends, hitting the theatre, or traveling.

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Lawn Care Business

By Luminita Toma | Updated: October 27, 2026
Lawn Care Pros

Starting a lawn care business is tough, but our guide makes it easier. We cover costs, tools needed, insurance, write-offs, and more.

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How to Remove Shrubs: The Best Way to Pull Out Bushes

By Luminita Toma | Updated: August 7, 2026
Landscaping

Experts say the best way to remove old shrubs is to cut back the branches, dig a trench to expose the root ball, sever the roots, and safely pull the stump out.

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How to Install a French Drain in 9 Steps

By Luminita Toma | Updated: October 20, 2026
Landscaping

Experts advise digging a 1% sloped trench, lining it with nonwoven fabric, adding washed gravel, laying the perforated pipe holes down, and burrito-wrapping it.

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How to Install Artificial Grass

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Have you ever wanted your lawn to look as stunning as the ones featured on social media? While it sounds […]

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How to Clean Artificial Grass

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Artificial grass may be low-maintenance, but it still needs some loving now and then. Before you know it, your backyard […]

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How To Choose The Right Artificial Grass

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

While installing artificial turf may seem like the easiest thing in the world (especially compared to traditional lawn care), a […]

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Is Artificial Grass Bad for the Environment?

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Synthetic turf is often touted as a “green” alternative to lawn care, and some have speculated that it may even […]

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When to Apply Starter Fertilizer

By Luminita Toma | Updated: August 7, 2026
Lawn Care Tips

Learn when to apply starter fertilizer: early fall for cool-season grasses, late spring for warm-season. Plus NPK ratios, rates, and when to skip it.

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What is Starter Fertilizer?

By Luminita Toma | Updated: October 16, 2026
Lawn Care Tips

Key Takeaways • Elevated phosphorus levels accelerate initial root growth: Starter fertilizers emphasize phosphorus over potassium to support seedling development, […]

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A Complete Guide to Fertilizing New Grass

By Luminita Toma | Updated: October 5, 2026
Lawn Care Tips

Fertilizing new grass the right way starts with a phosphorus-rich starter fertilizer. Learn how to choose it, when to apply it, and how much to use.

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