Lawn Care
Having a garden with lots of shade can be fantastic in the hot summer months. Shady spots offer a place to retreat from the harsh summer heat and are great for entertainers who tend to spend a lot of the summer outdoors. But, too much shade can cause issues for many types of lawns. Often, […]
As spring is well-underway and the temperatures slowly creep up, it’s time to begin thinking about how you can help protect your lawn from heat damage in the summer. The strong Australian sun can transform the greenest lawn into an unfortunate patch of brown if it is not properly protected! At Jim’s Mowing, we’re experts […]
If you are new to the world of lawn care, you may be bamboozled over the term ‘lawn core’ and why you need to perform this type of maintenance. Surely, lawn care is just about mowing, right? But, if you really want your lawn to be the talk of the town (or at least the […]
If you are in the process of preparing your garden for the spring, you will likely come across the term ‘lawn dethatching’. Spring is the perfect time to help generate some more growth and ensure your lawn is ready for the hotter months. But what exactly is lawn dethatching? Is it the same as lawn […]
No matter if you are working with a small balcony garden or your very own urban jungle, growing plants from cuttings is an easy way to expand your existing collection of plants without having to take a trip to the nursery. Learning to propagate is also a great skill for any aspiring gardener who is […]
As temperatures begin to drop and you start preparing your garden for the winter, it’s also time to begin thinking about how the colder months might affect your lawn. Frost, also known as radiation frost, occurs when the air and ground temperatures cool down due to a loss of heat and there is minimal wind […]
If you’ve just mowed your lawn, you may be left wondering what to do with your grass clippings? Should you leave them, bag them or try mulching them? There’s actually multiple different ways you can use your clippings to benefit your lawn, from adding essential nutrients to preventing weeds. We explain various methods of handling […]
There are many types of lawn out there, and it can be daunting knowing which one to pick! With different varieties comes different strengths, weaknesses and attributes. What may work for one property, won’t necessarily work for another. So, where do you start when it comes to choosing the right lawn type for your property? […]
If you’re in the market for the best lawn mower in Australia, you may feel slightly overwhelmed by choice. As there is no shortage of mowing products promising to transform the health and appearance of your lawn, choosing which lawn mower to purchase can take some time and research. We at Jim’s Mowing know a […]
Many Australians are well versed in cutting their own lawns, but do you know how to make them look polished with a whipper snipper? Often a daunting task, using a whipper snipper to clean up edges of your lawn can make a huge difference to the overall aesthetic of your lawn. Handling this tool can […]