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That Rotary Clothesline in the Middle of the Lawn? Here’s the Better Way
Case study: how we ditched a rotary clothesline in a tiny yard, freed up lawn space, and added smarter wall‑mounted drying options that actually look good.
Skip the Retaining Wall: A Smarter Fix for a Mild Slope and Tricky Mowing Strip
Thinking about a cheap retaining wall for a mild slope? Here’s why it rarely pays off, and how a no‑mow planting strip solves mowing and erosion.
Ripping Out Plastic Grass in a Shady UK Garden: How to Turn It Into a Woodland Floor
Hate your plastic lawn in a dark, damp UK garden? Here’s how we turned one soggy fake‑turf rectangle into a layered woodland haven of moss, ferns and beds.
Narrow Side Return in Coastal Australia: How to Turn a Dead End Into a Native Green Screen
Stuck with a narrow, shady side path and ugly pipes? See how to use slim Aussie natives, better soil, and smart spacing to make it lush and low‑care.
How to Protect Ugly Water Meters From Mowers (and Make Them Look Designed on Purpose)
Tired of mowers smashing your water meters? See how we regraded, reshaped, and rocked this awkward square into a clean, mower-proof landscape feature.
How Much Rock You Can Leave Under a New Lawn (Without Killing the Grass)
Tearing out an old gravel strip for a simple dog‑potty lawn? Here’s how deep you actually need to dig, how much rock can stay, and how to fix that low drain.