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No To Lawn Damage! Smart Maintenance Tips for Watering the Grass

Maintaining a healthy lawn goes beyond cutting grass regularly. Consistent watering, proper lawn fertilisation, and seasonal lawn care practices all play a part in keeping your yard green and healthy throughout the year. Watering is one of the most important steps in lawn maintenance. Without the right approach, the lawn can dry out or suffer from overwatering, both of which …

Lawn Mowing in South Auckland: A Comprehensive Guide

In the heart of South Auckland, lush lawns contribute to the charm of suburban homes, creating inviting outdoor spaces that enhance both the beauty and value of properties. Whether it’s a quiet family garden or a large, expansive backyard, maintaining a healthy lawn is a priority for homeowners in this vibrant region.  The climate, with its mixture of wet and …

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Lawn Mowing Services in Papakura

Professional lawn mowing services in Papakura help increase the kerb appeal of local residential or commercial properties. More importantly, it can significantly boost your property’s value. When people come to visit, the first thing they notice is the outdoor space. Nothing makes a better first impression than a well-manicured lawn that shows you’re committed to maintaining kerb appeal. This is …

Should You Catch Or Mulch Grass When Mowing The Lawn?

Taking care of your lawn means more than simply cutting the grass when it gets long. If you’re preparing to mow, there is one key decision you must make before you even start, and that’s whether to mulch the clippings or collect them in a catcher. The way you handle your clippings can have an impact on lawn health, your …

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Mow Like A Pro: Here’s How To Deal With An Overgrown Lawn

Let’s face it – everyone’s busy and most people don’t have the time to cut their grass, or they keep putting it off. This means you’re often left to deal with overgrown lawns that are very tricky to manage. It can overwhelm even the best of us. With this post, we will provide guidance and advice as well as some …

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Can I Mow The Grass In The Rain (& Will it Hurt My Mower?)

Does wet grass damage a lawn mower? The simple answer is not really, but we wouldn’t recommend it! Mowing in the rain is rarely done in New Zealand and, indeed, in countries across the world, and there’s a good reason for this. For most mowers, it’s simply too much hassle – but, let us explain. Your mower won’t be hurt, …

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5 Tips For Mowing Your Lawn When It’s Wet

Are you looking to mow your lawn, but have realised that it is wet? Don’t worry, there is still a way that you can keep your lawns neat even when they are wet! In this blog, we will explore the answer to how to mow a wet lawn and our top tips and hacks. Join Lifestyle Lawns as we explore …

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Answered! Should You Mow The Lawn When It’s Wet?

It’s always frustrating when you’ve been planning to mow the lawn all day and of course the heavens open. Now you’ll have to wait until the grass dries again to mow the lawn, right safely? It’s complicated, but there are many misconceptions about mowing the lawn when it’s wet. That said, if you’re tired of mowing your own lawn, Lifestyle …

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How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn In Winter?

When the long, dark winters roll in, your lawn can often wind up looking an absolute mess. Perhaps, quite rightly, the weather feels too unpredictable to bring the lawnmower out of the shed to give the garden the once over, but you don’t need to fear. In fact, it’s recommended that you continue mowing the lawn in winter unless the …

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The Best Lawn Mowers In New Zealand (2024)

Do you want to buy your first lawn mower or replace an existing one that has stopped working? It can be tricky to ascertain the best lawn mower to buy, as the options vary significantly in form and functionality. Below, we highlight examples of those mowers, weighing up the pros and cons of each. Bosch Manual Hand Push Cylinder Lawn …