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