Tips & Guides
Lawn & garden know-how from the team
Regular Gardener or a One Off Tidy Up? How to Decide
Some yards need rescuing once. Others need someone who simply turns up. Here is how to tell which one you actually need, and what a regular visit involves.
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How Much Mulch Do I Need? A Simple Garden Bed Guide
The maths on mulch is easier than it looks, and getting it right saves you a second trip. Here is how to work out how much you need, and how deep to lay it.
Buffalo, Couch or Kikuyu? How to Tell What Lawn You Have
Knowing whether you have buffalo, couch or kikuyu changes how you mow it, water it and what you can safely spray on it. Here is how to tell in about a minute.
How to Get Rid of Bindii Before Barefoot Season
Bindii is easy to beat in winter and miserable to fix in December. Here is when to treat it, what is safe on buffalo, and how to stop it coming back.
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost in Sydney?
What actually drives a gutter cleaning quote in Sydney, why two quotes for the same house can be $200 apart, and how to tell an honest price from a cheap one.
How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters?
Most Sydney homes need their gutters cleaned about twice a year, more if you're under heavy tree cover. Here's how to work out the right rhythm for your place.
What Does Garden Maintenance Include?
Garden maintenance covers the regular jobs that keep a garden tidy: mowing, edging, weeding, hedge trimming, mulching and a general clean-up. Here's exactly what's involved and what to expect.
Can You Fertilise the Lawn After Mowing?
Yes, straight after a mow is one of the best times to fertilise, as long as you water it in. Here's why it works, what to avoid, and how to feed a Hills lawn without burning it.
Should You Water the Lawn After Mowing?
You don't have to water straight after mowing, and on a hot day it can do more harm than good. Here's when a water helps, when it doesn't, and the timing that actually keeps a Hills lawn green.
What Time Can I Mow My Lawn? (Hills District Guide)
In most of NSW you can run a mower from 8am on weekends and 7am on weekdays, finishing by 8pm. Here's the simple version, plus the best time of day for the lawn itself.
When to Trim Hedges in Australia: A Hills District Guide
The best time to trim most hedges in Australia is late spring through summer, with a tidy-up in early autumn. Here's the timing for the hedges we see most around the Hills.
How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost in the Hills District?
Regular mows start at $60, but the honest answer is "it depends on your block." Here's what actually moves the price, and why a free quote beats a guess.
Can You Mow the Lawn When the Grass Is Wet?
Short answer: you can, but it's usually worth waiting. Here's why wet mowing causes trouble, and what to do when a Sydney wet spell won't let up.
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn in the Hills District?
A simple, season-by-season guide to how often to mow your lawn in Sydney's Hills District, and the small habits that keep it lush all year.