Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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32.1% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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67.9% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
RED CROSS ANNUAL APPEAL 2026!!
Hello Neighbours,
It is that time of the year again for our Red Cross Annual Appeal.
Held annually in March, the Red Cross Annual Appeal is New Zealand Red Cross’
largest fundraising campaign of the year. It helps us raise awareness, bring in vital
funds to support people affected by emergency and conflict, and help vulnerable
communities here at home, in the Pacific and around the world. As a charity, we
rely on donations to make our humanitarian programmes possible. We reach
thousands of people in need every year. Every dollar counts.
Across the country, Red Cross members, volunteers, and employees, as well as
community groups, workplaces, and passionate individuals all get behind Red
Cross fundraising efforts. People can fundraise for the Annual Appeal in a range of
ways – any year–round fundraising events can be held during the appeal
You are also welcome to come instore and make a kind donation to our friendly staff and volunteers at our shop located at 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure and please visit our website www.redcross.org.nz... for further queries, on how to donate.
Thank you so much to you all in the community for your support!
Treat YOURSELF!!!
Hello Neighbours and Happy Monday😀
Own the season! March into style with statement layers and accessories that turn heads. Shop Autumn trends at our Red Cross Shop here in Panmure.
Feel free to come in and see what we have, located on 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure or contact us on 09 527 8153 for any further queries.
Hope to see you all there.
Have a great start to your week!!!!
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