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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 —...
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...
Has your lawn mower gone up in smoke? If there's white smoke coming from your lawn mower, don't freak out! There are two common causes – spilled oil or too much oil – and both have simple solutions. You'll either need to burn off the oil on your engine, or drain...
Picture this: you've put on your sunnies and slopped on some sunscreen. You've got a cold drink waiting for you after a morning of mowing the lawn. You get the mower out, ready for a few hours of yard work – and as soon as you start it, the starter rope comes right...
Mowing the lawn is an important routine for many homeowners. You wait for the best weather, set aside a full morning, form a game plan... Then you get the mower out, and the pull cord won't budge. Change of plans – now, you need to figure out the problem so you can...
A lot of us enjoy the task of mowing our lawns. It can feel soothing, walking back and forth across the grass, and of course, there's the satisfaction of a well-mowed lawn at the end. So what happens when you start your beloved mower... only for it to sputter, then...
When it comes to lawn mower maintenance, we usually think about ensuring clean fuel or dusting off the air filter. But to improve your machine's performance and keep it in top shape, you'll need to clean the lawn mower thoroughly – from the handles to the mower deck....
Just because the weather is cooler doesn't mean your garden has to go into hibernation. Winter can actually be a great time to get out in the garden and start growing plants. Growing plants during the winter in Australia means they won't bolt to seed as quickly as...
Caterpillars are an integral part of the Australian ecosystem; gardeners often encounter them in various forms. From the common green caterpillars munching on your lettuce to the fluffy ones that look almost cuddly, these critters can be both fascinating and...
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