Lawn & Garden

Keeping on top of the lawn and garden can be a bit of a hassle, but there's nothing quite like a nicely presented backyard. Keeping the grounds of your property in check is somewhat of a New Zealand weekend pastime.

Maintaining your property, lawn and garden can be made a lot easier by using the right equipment, correctly.

We've broken down the most common tasks in lawn and garden work, and developed some handy guides to help you get the job done.

Latest Lawn & Garden Guides

DIY Guide

How To Use A Dethatcher

This guide will cover everything you need to know about scarifying, from why you need to scarify your lawn, the process and how to effectively use our lawn dethatcher.

DIY Guide

How To Start A Lawn From Seed

If you are keen to grow a healthy lawn but have no idea where to start, let this guide be your starting point.

DIY Guide

Hirepool Guide: Prepping Your Garden for Spring

This guide will explain how to prepare your garden for spring. After reading and following our simple steps, you’ll have an oasis for a garden by the time the warmer weather rolls around.

DIY Guide

STIHL Battery-Powered Pruner: What You Need to Know

New to Hirepool’s landscaping and gardening equipment range, STIHL's GTA 26 has the comfort and cutting power you need to make your garden maintenance quick and easy.

DIY Guide

How to Use a Hedge Trimmer

If you’re wanting a nice and tidy kept garden, trimming your hedges is a great way to accomplish that. Not only that, but it’s important to maintain and trim your hedges consistently otherwise they can get out of hand, making it even harder to cut later.

DIY Guide

Best Way to Cut Lawns and Edges

There’s nothing quite like standing back and admiring a freshly mown lawn that is cut and shaped to perfection - especially when you’re the one who cut them!

DIY Guide

How to Use a Leaf Blower

Keeping your garden tidy all year round is a task that’s challenging to even the keenest landscape aficionado. Leaves and debris can make your property look messy and unkempt.

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Lawn & Garden

Keeping on top of the lawn and garden can be a bit of a hassle, but there's nothing quite like a nicely presented backyard. Keeping the grounds of your property in check is somewhat of a New Zealand weekend pastime.