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Australian Gardening & Lawn Mowing Blog. Features the best tips about looking after your yard & lawn so that it stays beautiful all year round. Lawn.com.au is the lawn mowing & garden maintenance service in Australia. We help you get better at gardening and lawn care by providing research and opinion pieces from industry experts.
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4d ago
Spring is such a fun season – the weather is warming, the birds are singing, and the wattles are painting the town in golden-yellow sunshine. But while wattles are often considered the herald of spring, they don’t all start flowering on National Wattle Day in September (or August, if you’re in QLD.) Some varieties start […]
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3w ago
In spring and summer, it often feels like you can’t go anywhere without seeing a wattle tree. There are puffy yellow flowers everywhere, spreading sunshine and cheer (and pollen) as they burst into bloom. But that wattle you’re seeing is just one of almost a thousand wattle varieties in this country. From the iconic golden […]
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3w ago
The fluffy yellow blooms of Australian wattles are a well-loved sight during spring and summer. These native trees and shrubs are common along roads and in parks, but you can plant wattles right in your yard too! How to grow wattle? They’re easiest to propagate from seeds, but you can also get starter plants from […]
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1M ago
Lavender shrubs are gorgeous plants, adding colour and fragrance to any garden by themselves. However, even plants can benefit from having friends around – that’s where companion planting comes in! Whether for visuals or function, companion plants make the most out of your garden. Lavender thrives in hot, dry summers and well-draining soil that’s slightly […]
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2M ago
The sight and scent of lavender flowers make a statement in any garden. The purple flowers add bursts of colour in spring or summer, and fill the air with a relaxing aroma. However, as time passes, the colours fade and the plants start to look… not as great. Spent flowers will naturally fall off on […]
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2M ago
Lavender is an amazing and versatile plant (well, semi-shrub). Growing it can be incredibly rewarding, with gorgeous flowers and a heavenly scent that permeates your garden. But lavender, like many plants, needs regular pruning to stay healthy! It also slows woody growth, allowing the plant to thrive and grow for longer. Keep your lavender plants […]
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2M ago
For a gardener, there are few things more dismaying than looking out onto your “kingdom” and noticing some plants are looking, well… Less than happy. Lavender is known as a hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plant. But there are still conditions that may cause your lavender plant to decline – such as overwatering, underwatering, fungal diseases, […]
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3M ago
Lavender is a very popular plant, whether out in the garden or indoors in a pot. The delicate flowers smell heavenly and add colour to any home. And like other plants, watering is a key part of keeping your lavender healthy and happy. How often to water lavender? It will depend on the season and […]
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3M ago
We all love adding a touch of personality to our gardens. Sometimes it’s by growing flowers in our favourite colours; other times, we sow fruit trees for fresh produce. But if you really want to make a statement — and give yourself an intriguing conversation topic — try cultivating carnivorous plants. A carnivorous plant is […]
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4M ago
Few things can startle like a lawn mower that starts with a loud bang. It not only shocks you, but also shocks your unsuspecting neighbours.
That happens when your mower backfires, meaning the fuel has combusted outside the engine.
Why does a lawn mower backfire when trying to start it? Common causes include:
Bad fuel
Overheating
Dirty air filter
Dirty spark plug
Faulty carburetor
Poor carburetor adjustment
Faulty flywheel key
Ignition delay
Compression problems
Faulty valves
If your mower has backfired, it’s important to identify the cause so you can prevent it from happening again.
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