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Author: Melanie Joseph

With hands-on experience in gardening and lawn care, Melanie has been a dedicated writer for LawnLove for years now. She’s passionate about sharing practical tips to help homeowners cultivate healthier, greener yards — one blade of grass at a time.

5 Signs of Freeze Damage on Plants

By Melanie Joseph | Published: January 10, 2025
Landscaping

Split bark on trees and distorted, falling, wilting, or blackened leaves are the signs of freeze damage on plants you should be aware of.

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How to Save Plants After a Freeze

By Melanie Joseph | Published: January 10, 2025
Landscaping

Knowing how to save plants after a freeze involves assessing the damage, watering, pruning, and applying herbicide and fertilizer.

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How to Tell Your Lawn Needs Lime

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Want to know how to tell if your lawn needs lime? Look for patchy growth and yellowing grass on your lawn, among other things.

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How to Avoid Over-Fertilizing Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Know how to avoid over-fertilizing your lawn. From soil testing to the best time to apply, these tips can help.

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How to Fix an Over-Fertilized Lawn: 6 Easy Steps

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Don’t know how to fix an over-fertilized lawn? Here’s a step-by-step guide, from inspecting the damage to replanting the affected area.

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When to Add Lime to Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Not sure when to add lime to your lawn? The secret is to apply it in the fall or early spring. And avoid liming in certain conditions.

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Benefits of Lime for Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

The benefits of lime for your lawn include neutralizing soil acidity, improving soil structure, and enhancing grass growth.

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Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Learn about the pros and cons of homemade weed killers before using one. They’re budget-friendly but the effects can be short-term.

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How to Care for New Grass

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Don’t know how to care for new grass? Here’s a complete guide on proper watering, mowing, fertilizing, and protecting new lawns.

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6 Different Lawn Mowing Patterns

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Different lawn mowing patterns like stripes and zig-zags can make your lawn stand out while promoting healthy grass growth.

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