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Four Alternatives to Petrol-Powered Leaf Blowers (That Aren’t a Rake)
Everyone hates leaf blowers, and it’s not hard to see why. For most people, the noise is reason enough; if your neighbourhood has lawns, the chainsaw-level buzzing is inescapable for most of the year, and it always seems to start at the worst possible time. But the biggest, best, and most correct reason to loathe…
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How to Kill Your Lawn (and Why You Might Want To)
The lawn occupies a fascinating niche of Australian culture. The most-grown crop in the country, that patch of grass in your front yard offers nothing of practical value. We remain obsessed with a pretty lawn despite the fact that it’s thirsty, difficult to maintain, and expensive.
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How to Really Tell If You Need a Lawnmower or a Tractor
When it comes to cutting your grass, you have several options (including not planting and maintaining a traditional American lawn to begin with). The decision may be easier for those with larger yards, as using anything other than a tractor is going to be pretty time consuming.
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How to Turn Your Balcony Into a Backyard
After years of lockdowns open green spaces are more important than ever. Here’s how you can maximise your balcony by turning it into a backyard.