That overgrown hedge isn’t just ugly—it’s hiding termites. Those yellow lawn patches? They’re spreading underground. Most homeowners focus on obvious gardening jobs (like mowing), while silent problems grow into expensive disasters.
Based on over two decades of garden care, here are the most overlooked tasks—and how to fix them before they ruin your outdoor space.
1. The Termite Highway: Untrimmed Hedges
Where to look:
Why it’s urgent:
Termites use touching foliage as bridges into your home. QLD’s humid climate accelerates infestations.
Our fix: Precision trimming with 10cm clearance from structures + termite inspection referrals.
2. The Mulch Menace: Too Much or Too Little
Warning signs:
Why it's urgent:
Improper mulch depth kills plants and attracts pests. Queensland's heavy rains wash away thin layers in weeks.
Our fix: Perfect 5cm depth with termite-resistant eucalyptus mulch (stays put 3x longer).
3. The Invasive Time Bomb: Neglected Garden Edges
Problem areas:
Why it’s urgent:
Every inch of lost edging costs $50+ to restore later.
A fix: Steel-blade edging that lasts 5x longer than DIY strimming.
4. The Stealth Weed: Creeping Oxalis
Where it thrives:
Why it's urgent:
One oxalis bulb multiplies to 100+ in a season, choking grass and gardens.
A fix: Targeted hand-weeding before seed pods form + corn gluten pre-emergent.
5. The Silent Lawn Thief: Scalping from Incorrect Mowing
Warning signs:
Why it's urgent:
Cutting more than ⅓ of the blade at once starves the roots, leading to:
→ Patchy, weak lawns
→ 5x higher weed invasion
→ Water runoff (wasting irrigation)
Our fix: Keep couch grass at 2-3cm in summer.
6. The Hidden Hazard: Unsecured Garden Decor
Danger zones:
Why it’s urgent:
Storm season turns projectiles into insurance claims.
Our fix: Professional anchoring or removal of potential hazard.
"Out of sight": Problems develop underground or inside dense foliage
DIY myths: YouTube tutorials often show harmful techniques
Slow damage: Unlike plumbing leaks, garden issues take months to surface
✅ Termite-risk trimming
✅ Safe pruning
✅ Hazard securing
✅ Fertilising and treating gardens
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