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■ Where are you working? If autumn lawn care is your main focus, then a metal spring-tined rake is the best tool for the job. Its long, thin, pointed tines are ideal for dragging out thatch and moss f

Just like that, the leaves are on the ground and the great autumn tidy-up begins. While a leaf blower might be the easy option, raking leaves by hand is quieter, lighter on the back and much kinder to

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September, with its cooler temperatures and moist warm soil, is one of the best times of the year to make a new lawn. Grass seed germinates fast now giving quick results; about 7 to 10 days is usual.

As the growing season comes to an end, many shrubs and trees will benefit from a judicious prune to keep them in good shape, to prevent them from outgrowing their space and to promote new blooms. Inve