{"id":16332,"date":"2021-06-14T19:39:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T09:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=16332"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:47:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:47:00","slug":"overgrown-garden-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/overgrown-garden-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing an Overgrown Garden in Australia Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clearing_overgrown_garden.jpg\" alt=\"How to clear an overgrown garden\" class=\"wp-image-16575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clearing_overgrown_garden.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clearing_overgrown_garden-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clearing_overgrown_garden-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clearing_overgrown_garden-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I.P. Visual Solutions \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful, lush garden is a fantastic place to relax or get together with friends. But if the greenery is left unchecked, your little piece of paradise can quickly turn into a wild jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An overgrown garden can not only be unsightly, though. It can also bring about other problems, like invasive weeds taking over or pests making a home in your backyard. To keep your property safe and presentable, you\u2019ll want to know how to tame it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for those of you who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Have bought or rented a new house and found the garden is a mess;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are looking to sell your property but have let the vegetation run wild;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are dealing with pest issues due to your jungly green space,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Then you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll teach you how to clear an overgrown garden and keep it looking neat and tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of content:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Garden_makeover_plan\">Coming up with a \u201cgarden makeover\u201d plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tame_the_messy_garden\">&#8220;Taming\u201d the messy garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tackle_an_overgrown_lawn\">Tackling an overgrown lawn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Avoid_the_messy_garden_in_the_future\">How to avoid dealing with a messy garden again<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Garden_makeover_plan\">Come up with a \u201cgarden makeover\u201d plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do when clearing an overgrown garden is to make a strategy. It depends on the condition of your greenery, but more often than not, you can\u2019t jump in without a battle plan. You\u2019ll likely get lost and give up if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start chopping down plants, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>How bad is the garden\u2019s condition? Is the entire area overgrown or is it just one part of it that\u2019s giving you trouble?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>How much time will clearing the overgrowth take? Can you do it over the weekend or is it a lengthy project?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Do you need to have it done quickly (if you\u2019re selling the house, for example)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>If the overgrown area is sizeable, make a plan on which parts to deal with first. Dividing the garden into smaller sections and tackling them one at a time will make the whole process more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that you can\u2019t handle the whole thing on your own, or if you need to get it done quickly, <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/garden-maintenance\/\">calling on a gardening professional<\/a> is the smarter way to go. They know what they\u2019re doing and can tidy up your garden quicker and more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Need a trustworthy local gardener?<\/h3> <!-- \/.check-price-box__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">We have real pros with plenty of experience available to you!<\/p> <!-- \/.check-price-box__desc -->\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"Garden maintenance\" >\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"certificates-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"certificates certificates--small\">\n\t<li class=\"certificates__title\">We're certified:<\/li>\n\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-bicsc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-fwc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-safe-cantractor\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-green-achiever\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-chas\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-fmc\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul> <!-- \/.certificates -->\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.certificates-holder -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__image\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/check-price-box-bg.png\" alt=\"Need a trustworthy local gardener?\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__image -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tame_the_messy_garden\">How to \u201ctame\u201d a messy garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to go the DIY route and clear your overgrown garden by yourself? Then grab your garden boots and let\u2019s get to it. First, let\u2019s go over\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Rubbish bin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Garden hoe or spade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Garden rake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Rototiller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Rocks or bricks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Clear plastic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Compost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Got everything? Good. Time to get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear the paths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to clear some space so you can actually move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will likely be some old items to get rid of. Unused garden furniture and tools, old planters, broken or rusty decorations &#8211; anything you won\u2019t be using that\u2019s getting in the way should go in the rubbish bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have lots of green waste to remove, too. You can start a compost pile for any organic waste, such as grass clippings, leaves, shrub trimmings, etc. If you don\u2019t fancy dealing with compost, then chuck these in the green waste bin. But we advise you to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-use-compost-in-your-garden\/\">learn what you can do with compost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weeds, just like pests, love a messy garden. Therefore, the paths will probably be covered in invading weeds. Don\u2019t worry about them for now &#8211; we\u2019ll tackle them later. For now, all you need is room to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-is-eating-seedlings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What Is Eating Your Seedlings?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/holes-in-leaves-featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"What Is Eating Your Seedlings - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"What Is Eating Your Seedlings &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-is-eating-seedlings\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What Is Eating Your Seedlings?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat Is Eating Your Seedlings?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean the edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in your overgrown garden clearance journey is to tidy up the garden bed and lawn edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s likely that the edges are practically nonexistent at this point. After all, the vegetation has been left to do what it wants for a while. Clean, sharp edges will instantly make your garden look neater, so it\u2019s a good idea to handle them next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are specialised machines available that can make cleaning up the edges easier. However, if you don\u2019t want to spend more money and don\u2019t mind a bit more work, a garden spade will do the job just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t If you want really crisp edges, grab a pair of edging shears and trim any grass blades that stick out.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identify plants worth saving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve mowed the lawn and cleaned up the edges, it\u2019s time to tackle the overgrown plants and beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When dealing with a messy garden, there will likely be some rogue plants that made their way in. So, you\u2019ll want to identify what plants are currently growing in your garden beds, which ones you want to keep, and which ones you want to get rid of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found which plants you need to remove, dig them out of the soil, roots and all. You wouldn\u2019t want them to spring back up after a while, so really take the time to do it properly, especially when it comes to perennials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for the roots of overgrown plants to become entangled. If you only want to keep some of the plants, you might need to dig all of them out, divide them, and plant the ones you want back in their place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, if you want to remove larger plants or trees, you might need to enlist the help of a tree surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Identifying plants is easier in spring, as they\u2019re in full bloom, but removing and replanting them is easier in autumn when their leaves have died back.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove the weeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from removing plants and flowers you don\u2019t want, you\u2019ll also have to deal with quite a few weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weeds can quickly become the main occupant in overgrown gardens and wreak havoc on the vegetation you actually want to keep. Some invasive plants to look out for are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Bindii<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Nettle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Clover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Dandelion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Thistle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>When you remove weeds from your green space, take extra care to pick out every single root you can find. These pesky intruders are notorious for growing and overtaking gardens quickly, and all it takes is a small root that managed to slip through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you finish with garden weeding, consider adding a layer of mulch on top of your flowerbeds. This will prevent weeds from sprouting back up later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrich the soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re left with a weedless garden and no undesirable plants, you can start working on the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-improve-soil-quality\/\">Enriching the soil in your flowerbeds<\/a> will make for good growing conditions and healthy plants. If the soil\u2019s texture or water retention qualities aren\u2019t up to par, your freshly tidied up garden might end up barren. You want to ensure your remaining greenery grows well, and proper soil conditions are essential to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-mulch-guide\/\">Mulch<\/a> and compost are two fantastic ways to improve your garden soil and add some extra nutrients. And if you want to battle badly compacted soil, aeration is your go-to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prune trees, bushes, and shrubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shrubs and trees can end up a nuisance if left to their own devices for too long. Not only will their health suffer, but they can also take over areas that aren\u2019t meant for them. So, be prepared to do lots and lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/tree-pruning\/\">trimming in an overgrown garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different tree and shrub species have different pruning requirements. For example, some should be trimmed in spring, while others may need to be pruned in the colder months or over a longer period of time. Before you start chopping off branches, take the time to research what the plant needs. This way, you will avoid doing more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tackle_an_overgrown_lawn\">How to tackle an overgrown lawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve successfully dealt with your overgrown, messy garden. But now it\u2019s time to tidy up the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, those scenes in movies where the character runs through a grassy field may look fabulous. But wading through a sea of tall grass just to get to the bins is probably not something you\u2019d want in your own backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tackling an overgrown lawn is not as easy as you might think. You can just take a regular old lawnmower to the grass. Apart from the tools mentioned above, you\u2019ll need some more heavy-duty equipment. So, here is\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What else you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Lawnmower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Scythe, sickle, or string trimmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Broadfork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Scarifying rake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Sand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Fertiliser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Grass seed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Protective gear (safety goggles and gloves)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have all the machines on hand. That\u2019s fine &#8211; lots of places allow you to rent them when you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut down the grass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lawn is extremely overgrown, you won\u2019t be able to go in with your mower directly. You\u2019ll have to shorten the grass a bit first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A string trimmer (or strimmer) with a plastic wire attachment or a scythe will work well here. A sickle is a good alternative, too, if you can\u2019t get a scythe or don\u2019t want to use one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start small and remove a little at a time until you reach a height that can be trimmed with a lawnmower. You might want to wait until about a week after so the lawn has time to recover. Cutting the grass too much can cause unnecessary stress to it, which may result in a less-than-stellar lawn and dying grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After enough time has passed, you can trim the lawn a second time, this time with your regular mower. With the blades at the highest setting, trim the grass evenly. It\u2019s more than likely that the lawn will look pretty bad afterwards since it\u2019s been neglected for so long. That\u2019s normal, and the grass will recover over the next few weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After each trim, make sure you collect the grass clippings and don\u2019t leave them on the lawn. Leaving a few clippings after a regular mow is usually not a problem, since they make a good mulch. But the layer of clippings from an overgrown lawn will be way too thick and suffocate the grass underneath.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rake the grass clippings off and either throw them away or add them to your compost pile. Then give the lawn a good watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-lawn-care-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/seasonal_lawn_care_guide-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Seasonal Lawn Care - The Full Guide\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Lawn Care<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-lawn-care-guide\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear weeds and moss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to weed and scarify the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For weed removal, your best option is to do it by hand so you don\u2019t damage the grass. If you don\u2019t fancy the manual labour, there are some other options, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/killing-weeds-in-the-lawn-without-killing-the-grass\/\">vinegar, boiling water, or selective herbicides<\/a>. Still, it depends on your circumstances and often the size of your lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve taken care of the weeds, take a scarifying rake and work it through the lawn in small areas of around 1m. This will remove any moss from the surface. If your lawn is on the larger side, you can rent a scarifying machine to help reduce effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fertilise your lawn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When trying to clear an overgrown garden or lawn, keep in mind that fertiliser should normally be applied in spring and avoided in autumn before the cold sets in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a fertiliser of your choosing and apply it to the grass, following the instructions on the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overseed if necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the lawn has been neglected for a long time, it\u2019s almost certain that some bald patches will appear once you clear the overgrowth. That\u2019s normal and you shouldn\u2019t get discouraged. You just need to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/overseeding-a-lawn-how-and-when-to-repair-your-lawn\/\">overseed the lawn<\/a>. This is best done in spring or autumn when the conditions are favourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that for badly damage lawns, laying fresh turf is often the better option. And if you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll have enough time to properly care for real turf, artificial grass is always an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-to-plant-in-autumn-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What to Plant in Autumn in Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-to-Plant-in-Autumn-in-Australia-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"What to Plant in Autumn in Australia - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"What to Plant in Autumn in Australia &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-to-plant-in-autumn-in-australia\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What to Plant in Autumn in Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Plant in Autumn in Australia\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Avoid_the_messy_garden_in_the_future\">How to avoid dealing with a messy garden again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After going through this whole ordeal, chances are you wouldn\u2019t want to deal with an overgrown garden again. The good news is that you can absolutely avoid it! You just need to keep a few things in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Keep on top of garden maintenance and provide regular care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Don\u2019t bite off more than you can chew &#8211; only plant as much as you can look after.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Be familiar with the types of plants you\u2019re growing (perennials vs annuals, for example) and their specific requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Regularly pull out any emerging weeds to prevent them from taking over the whole garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Don\u2019t forget that trees and shrubs need pruning and keep them in check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>If you want a beautiful, lush garden, but don\u2019t have the time, you can always turn to expert gardeners to help you out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Are garden maintenance duties too much?<\/h3> <!-- \/.check-price-box__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">A professional gardener can save you the worried over an overgrown garden!<\/p> <!-- \/.check-price-box__desc -->\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"Garden maintenance\" >\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"certificates-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"certificates certificates--small\">\n\t<li class=\"certificates__title\">We're certified:<\/li>\n\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-bicsc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-fwc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-safe-cantractor\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-green-achiever\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-chas\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-fmc\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul> <!-- \/.certificates -->\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.certificates-holder -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__image\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/check-price-box-bg.png\" alt=\"Are garden maintenance duties too much?\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__image -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before clearing an overgrown garden, you need to have a plan in place. Otherwise, you might get overwhelmed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the paths first so you have enough room to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care to remove as much of the weeds\u2019 roots as possible so they don\u2019t grow back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When trimming an overgrown lawn, you need to shorten the grass before using a regular lawnmower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use the green waste from your garden clearance for your compost pile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular garden maintenance can prevent you from dealing with an overgrown garden again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>We hope you found this post informational and helpful. If you have any questions or you\u2019d like to share your experience with clearing overgrown gardens, let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-lay-artificial-turf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Lay an Artificial Lawn &#8211; Explained!\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-to-install-artificial-turf-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Lay an Artificial Lawn - Explained!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-to-install-artificial-turf-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-to-install-artificial-turf-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-to-install-artificial-turf-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-to-install-artificial-turf-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Lay an Artificial Lawn &#8211; Explained!\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-lay-artificial-turf\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Lay an Artificial Lawn &#8211; Explained!\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Lay an Artificial Lawn &#8211; Explained!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beautiful, lush garden is a fantastic place to relax or get together with friends. 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