When's the best time to waterblast in Christchurch?
Late winter or spring is prime time. Here's why, and when a house wash or moss treatment beats the blaster.
Read the briefing →Intel from the General
Local knowledge. Straight answers.
Practical briefings on keeping a Christchurch property squared away: when to do what, what it should cost you in effort, and when to just call it in.
How often should you mow your lawn in Christchurch?
Fortnightly in the spring flush, monthly in winter. The Canterbury mowing calendar, month by month.
Read the briefing →Gutter cleaning in Christchurch: when, why, and what happens if you don't
After the storms and again in spring, and what blocked gutters quietly do to fascia, foundations and ceilings.
Read the briefing →How to get rid of green waste in Christchurch: 4 options compared
Organics bin, EcoDrop, compost, or hire it out: an honest comparison by cost, effort and how big the pile is.
Read the briefing →When to stain a deck in Christchurch, and when not to
Spring or autumn, never under a blazing summer sun. Why the hottest day is the worst day to stain.
Read the briefing →Grass grub in Christchurch lawns: the signs, and what to do about it
Canterbury's number-one lawn wrecker: how to spot grub damage, when to treat, and how to bring the lawn back.
Read the briefing →The General's field notes: quick wins for a sharper property
Wash windows on cloudy days, walk the gutters after storms, patrol the shade line. Small habits, sharp property.
Read the briefing →Call in the General
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