--- title: Lawn Talker, a Lawn Shopper blog | John Fenner description: John Fenner is a seasoned landscaping consultant residing in Chicago with his wife and furry companion, Sparty. Originally from Washington State, John has always been passionate about horticulture and spent a decade running his own successful landscaping business before moving to Chicago. In his free time, John enjoys exploring the city with his wife and dog, trying new restaurants, and visiting botanical gardens. --- [Skip to content](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/author/john-fenner#main-content) [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LawnShopper_Color_Circle_Wordmark-Left.png?width=238&height=50&name=LawnShopper_Color_Circle_Wordmark-Left.png)](https://lawnshopper.com) - [Sign In](https://web.lawnshopper.com/login) - [Weekly service](https://www.lawnshopper.com/weekly) - [About](https://www.lawnshopper.com/about) - [Projects](https://www.lawnshopper.com/specialty) - [For Landscapers](https://www.lawnshopper.com/landscapers) - [Sign In](https://web.lawnshopper.com/login) - [Weekly service](https://www.lawnshopper.com/weekly) - [About](https://www.lawnshopper.com/about) - [Projects](https://www.lawnshopper.com/specialty) - [For Landscapers](https://www.lawnshopper.com/landscapers) # Lawn Talker Blog If you're a homeowner in the Chicagoland area, you know that the weather can be unpredictable and challenging to work with. That's why we’re launching Lawn Talker – a blog by Lawn Shopper dedicated to sharing practical landscaping and lawn care tips and tricks, specific to the midwest. Stay tuned for upcoming articles and [reach out](mailto:info@lawnshopper.com) if you need landscaping help! ## Posts by John Fenner: [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cicadas-1.png?width=365&name=Cicadas-1.png)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/your-lawn-the-cicada-super-bloom-of-2024) ## [Your lawn + the Cicada Super Bloom of 2024](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/your-lawn-the-cicada-super-bloom-of-2024) As we gear up for the 2024 cicada super bloom, homeowners in Deerfield, IL, and the North Shore... [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/johnson004_beautiful_early_morning_photo_of_a_rotating_lawn_spr_26bfb077-1b16-453a-9894-1c4beffa6f25.png?width=365&name=johnson004_beautiful_early_morning_photo_of_a_rotating_lawn_spr_26bfb077-1b16-453a-9894-1c4beffa6f25.png)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/watering-tips-for-a-healthy-chicagoland-yard) ## [Watering Tips for a Healthy Chicagoland Yard](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/watering-tips-for-a-healthy-chicagoland-yard) We all know that maintaining a lush, green lawn takes a little TLC, especially during dry spells... [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/johnson004_a_hyper-realistic_super_clean_photo_of_large_dark_br_3583c227-ad8a-4c88-bffb-116e8ebabebb.png?width=365&name=johnson004_a_hyper-realistic_super_clean_photo_of_large_dark_br_3583c227-ad8a-4c88-bffb-116e8ebabebb.png)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/the-benefits-of-using-mulch-in-your-garden) ## [The Benefits of Using Mulch in your Garden](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/the-benefits-of-using-mulch-in-your-garden) Mulch serves several purposes in the garden, including suppressing weeds, slowing moisture... [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/johnson004_photo_realistic_image_of_a_midwest_US_suburb_backyar_6d93742e-e683-4a11-b5ab-37a16c8382c1.png?width=365&name=johnson004_photo_realistic_image_of_a_midwest_US_suburb_backyar_6d93742e-e683-4a11-b5ab-37a16c8382c1.png)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/get-your-yard-get-together-ready-for-spring) ## [Getting your yard "Get Together Ready" for spring!](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/get-your-yard-get-together-ready-for-spring) Spring is here and we're ready to bust out of our winter caves and get some fresh air! The last... [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design(10).png?width=365&name=Untitled%20design(10).png)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/top-3-most-common-post-winter-lawn-problems) ## [Top 3 Most Common Post-Winter Lawn Problems](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/top-3-most-common-post-winter-lawn-problems) After a long Midwest Winter, it's time to start thinking about how to get your landscape back into... [![](https://www.lawnshopper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EnglishGarden.jpg?width=365&name=EnglishGarden.jpg)](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/dealing-with-winter-turf-and-plant-damage) ## [Dealing with Winter Turf and Plant Damage](https://www.lawnshopper.com/blog/dealing-with-winter-turf-and-plant-damage) Winter weather can take a toll on your lawn and landscaping in Chicago and Northern Illinois.... [mailto:info@lawnshopper.com](mailto:info@lawnshopper.com) ##### **Lawn Shopper** Deerfield, IL ##### [Terms of service](https://www.lawnshopper.com/terms) ##### © 2026 Lawn Shopper. 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