101 Ways to Make Your Neighbours Jealous With Your Lawn
- Nicole Coggan
- Apr 21, 2025
- 3 min read
(But don’t worry, we won’t tell them your secret is us.)
Look, we’re not saying it’s a competition… but if it was, here’s how to make sure your lawn is the one everyone else peeks at over the fence.
Here’s a fun list of 101 ways to make your neighbours green with envy — literally.
The Basics (Don’t Skip These)
Mow regularly — nothing fancy here, just consistency.
Keep those edges sharp.
Don’t leave clumps of grass behind.
Water deep, not often.
Feed your lawn with quality fertiliser.
Choose the right mower height for your grass type.
Aerate once a year.
Keep weeds out of sight.
Patch dead spots quickly.
Get professional help (hint: that’s us).
Look Sharp, Stay Sharp
Trim around trees and posts.
Sweep your paths after mowing.
Keep your mower blades sharp.
Never mow when it's too wet.
Alternate your mowing pattern.
Use a catcher for that clean finish.
Don’t mow too short (scalping = sadness).
Use edging shears for extra crisp borders.
Keep the lawn the same length all over.
Don’t forget the side strip out front — first impressions matter.
Level Up With These Pro Touches
Install a neat border around garden beds.
Create a feature area with stepping stones.
Light it up — solar garden lights go a long way.
Lay some mulch under trees to contrast the green.
Add a statement pot or two on the lawn edge.
Use a line trimmer for tight spots.
Fix water runoff or pooling.
Top dress with fresh soil every spring.
Use lawn-friendly weed killers only.
Keep toys, hoses, and tools off the lawn.
Neighbour-Wow Moves
Install a bird bath (and keep it clean).
Add a mini herb or flower border.
Keep the fence line clear and trimmed.
Pressure wash the driveway next to the lawn.
Use patterned mowing — stripes, checkers, diagonals.
Replace patchy turf with new rolls.
Rake up leaves promptly.
Host a backyard BBQ — lawn centre stage.
Keep the letterbox area looking mint.
Plant flowering ground cover near edges.
For the Extra Keen
Use soil conditioners to improve root health.
Test your soil pH (yep, that’s a thing).
Treat lawn fungus early.
Reseed thin areas in autumn.
Create a ‘no walk’ zone when it’s soggy.
Invest in a quality hose nozzle.
Mulch mow in spring for free nutrients.
Water early morning — avoid sun scorch.
Adjust your mower height by season.
Time your fertiliser with the weather.
Neighbour Shock-and-Awe Tactics
Add lawn art (yes, that’s a thing).
Create a perfectly round mowing edge.
Add a vertical garden behind your lawn.
Build a tiny deck or platform for lawn-lounging.
Keep your wheelie bins on the side — not lawn-adjacent.
Use colour-contrasting plants near your lawn.
Add a stylish hose reel.
Create a zen stone feature.
Install a bench under a tree.
Hang fairy lights around the yard for evening lawn envy.
Let’s Be Honest… Just Call Us
Hire a reliable mower (that’s us).
Set a schedule — weekly, fortnightly, done.
Don’t stress the edges — we’ll handle it.
Forget the mess — we take it with us.
No clue what’s wrong with that brown patch? We’ll fix it.
Mowing too hard in summer? Stay cool, we’ve got it.
Hate weeding? We don’t.
Not sure what fertiliser to use? We do.
Need a lawn refresh? We’ll bring it back to life.
Just want to enjoy your weekends? Say less.
And Just for Fun…
Make a mini putting green.
Spell out your name in lawn stripes.
Install gnomes (ironically or not).
Have a “best lawn on the block” sign.
Host a croquet match.
Teach your dog to only pee on the one tree.
Name your mower.
Start a “Lawn of the Month” Instagram.
Get a drone shot of your freshly cut yard.
Offer your lawn for wedding photos (hey, you never know).
Because Why Not Go All the Way?
Plant a border of lavender or rosemary.
Add lawn-safe garden edging.
Install smart irrigation.
Create a lawncare playlist.
Start a lawn journal (watering, fertilising, mowing dates).
Give your lawn a pep talk.
Use lawn-safe weed barrier cloth.
Build a custom mower shed.
Share your cut with the neighbours (they’ll ask anyway).
Host a barefoot lawn movie night.
The Final 11 (Just to Hit 101)
Paint your letterbox to match the lawn vibe.
Install lawn gnomes… that move at night.
Build a tiny lawn throne.
Get matching green cushions for your outdoor chairs.
Offer lawn care as a wedding gift.
Enter the local garden comp (win or not — flex).
Start naming your lawn clippings piles.
Pretend to mow twice just for the reaction.
Host a neighbourhood lawn-off.
Offer your lawn as a community picnic spot.
Or just relax, book us, and pretend it’s all you.
Want a lawn worth bragging about? We’ve got you. Book today — your neighbours won’t know what hit ‘em.
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