Category Archives: Garden

Annual hard waste collection – part 2

Posted on 10/08/2021 by AlanM52

Started by dragging out the branches from yesterday’s session out to the nature strip. Here we are prepping for the awful part of the job – branch bundling! First thing – go find the old saw horse.

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Need to do some mowing

Posted on 13/06/2021 by AlanM52

Weather OK today so mustered the effort to get the backyard mowing done so it’s easier to see (search & collect) the poo bombs!

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Garden Arch pruning–part 1

Posted on 02/02/2021 by AlanM52

The three leg arch purchased from Bunnings many years ago needs a heavy prune to reduce top weight because it’s leaning downhill to the left – LOL I need to take a lot off the top.         … Continue reading →

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What sort of plant is that?

Posted on 28/01/2021 by AlanM52

Valentina is nesting in a Monstera deliciosa Liebm (Araceae) or Fruit-salad-plant.

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Garden pond pump is kaput!

Posted on 03/12/2020 by AlanM52

Lasted six years so no complaints but…not happy about the replacement cost Price of the AQUAPRO AP1050 Waterfeature Pond Pump has increased 25% now $54.45 Remove some stuff from the left back corner so I can pull through the power … Continue reading →

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Gardening–time to catch-up

Posted on 25/04/2020 by AlanM52

Finally made time to prune the garden arbor plus some other nearby shrubs around the cottage garden.

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Get the mowing done

Posted on 18/04/2020 by AlanM52

With more rain on the way first job on the list this morning was to get the mowing done. Grass has grown to that point where poo bombs are too hard to spot from a safe distance (in particular when … Continue reading →

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Mower repairs–part 6

Posted on 17/02/2020 by AlanM52

After shopping went down to the mower shop and got a ‘odd’ wheel for $20 – yay.

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Mower repairs–part 5

Posted on 17/02/2020 by AlanM52

With the main repairs done gave the mower a good test run yesterday afternoon.Nature strip, front yard, back yard – everything in sight that was green. Importantly hot starts are good. This morning we are having a look at the … Continue reading →

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Mower repairs–part 4

Posted on 17/02/2020 by AlanM52

VICTA 4 Stroke 19″ STATESMAN 550 mulching mower – Start-up video clip. The repairs went well with a satisfying DIY outcome and the parts cost $29 – happy with that. Purchased in 2008 for $399 and has the larger Briggs … Continue reading →

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