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Hedge trimming & lawn care guides

Practical tips for Sydney gardeners. Whether you are trimming a Murraya, managing Lilly Pilly psyllid or planning a lawn care schedule, these guides will help you keep your outdoor space looking its best.

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Dense green Murraya hedge being shaped in a Sydney garden

Hedge trimming5 min read

How to Trim a Murraya Hedge

Murraya hedges reward regular, light trimming with dense growth and sweet spring fragrance. This guide covers the best timing, tools and technique for Sydney gardens.

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Lilly Pilly hedge with fresh new growth after trimming

Hedge trimming5 min read

When to Trim Lilly Pilly Hedges in Sydney

Lilly Pilly hedges can be trimmed almost year-round, but timing matters. Trim at the right moment and you encourage dense growth without inviting psyllids or sunburn.

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Viburnum hedge recovering after a hard reduction prune

Hedge reduction4 min read

How Far Can You Cut Back a Viburnum Hedge?

Viburnum is one of the few hedges that can recover from a severe cutback. Here's how far you can go, when to do it and what to expect as the hedge grows back.

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Tall Leighton Green conifer hedge on a Sydney property

Hedge reduction4 min read

Can You Reduce the Height of a Leighton Green Hedge?

Leighton Green is a fast-growing conifer hedge, but it has a critical weakness: it will not reshoot from bare wood. Reducing its height requires a careful, staged approach.

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Neatly trimmed suburban hedge row in Sydney

Hedge trimming5 min read

How Often Should Hedges Be Trimmed in Sydney?

Most Sydney hedges benefit from two to four trims a year. The exact schedule depends on the species, growth rate and the look you want to maintain.

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Hedge showing bare wood after an over-aggressive reduction

Hedge care5 min read

What Happens When a Hedge Is Cut Back Too Hard?

A hedge cut back too hard can take years to recover, or never recover at all. Here's what to expect and how to help the plant bounce back.

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Lilly Pilly hedge with brown, distorted leaves from psyllid damage

Pest & disease5 min read

Why Is My Lilly Pilly Hedge Going Brown?

A brown or distorted Lilly Pilly hedge is a common sight in Sydney. The usual culprit is Lilly Pilly psyllid, but drainage, scale and root issues can also cause discolouration.

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Healthy Buffalo lawn being mowed in a Sydney garden

Lawn mowing5 min read

How Often Should You Mow a Buffalo Lawn in Sydney?

Buffalo grass thrives in Sydney's warm summers, but mowing too often or too rarely can weaken it. Here's the right schedule for each season.

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Freshly mowed Buffalo lawn at the correct height

Lawn mowing4 min read

Best Mowing Height for Buffalo Grass

Buffalo grass looks its best when mowed at the right height. Too short and it scalps; too long and it becomes thatchy and uneven.

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Lawn mowing4 min read

How Often Should You Mow Kikuyu?

Kikuyu is one of the fastest-growing lawn varieties in Sydney. Without regular mowing it can quickly become overgrown and invasive.

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Neatly maintained lawn showing the result of regular mowing

Lawn mowing5 min read

Weekly vs Fortnightly Lawn Mowing

Weekly mowing gives a cleaner finish and healthier grass, but fortnightly mowing is more budget-friendly. Here's how to choose for your lawn.

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