From the round

Practical notes on lawns, trees and tidy sections — learned on Christchurch properties, written in plain English.

Line trimmer edging a lawn with green clippings flying

Why edges make the lawn

The mow gets the credit, but the edges do the talking. How crisp boundaries lift the whole section — and how to keep them.

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Well-used pruning loppers resting on pavers with soil

When to prune in Canterbury (and when to wait)

Prune at the wrong time and the tree pays for it. A plain-English guide to pruning timing for Christchurch gardens.

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Tidy suburban backyard with lawn, flower pots and timber fence in summer

The pre-winter backyard tidy checklist

Seven jobs that set your section up for winter — and which ones are worth handing to Carl instead of the weekend.

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