I’m in a townhouse in Marrickville with a small front hedge of lilly pillies. With spring arriving, the growth seems to have doubled in the last fortnight. I’m unsure how frequently locals arrange hedge trimming in Sydney — is it seasonal, or should I stick to a monthly plan? I don’t want to overdo it and damage the plants, but the branches are already reaching the footpath. I also don’t know if the council has any rules about hedge height near the kerb. What’s a reasonable schedule people use here?
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This post was edited by mark chris at September 19, 2025 12:44 AM EDTI live in Melbourne’s northern suburbs and recently had a gum tree removed. The arborist recommended stump grinding, but I forgot to ask how deep the grinding actually goes. It’s early September now, and the soil is still soft from all the late-winter rain, but we’re already seeing the first bursts of warmer days. I’m wondering if stump grinding just clears the surface roots, or if it goes deep enough to stop suckers from sprouting as everything takes off in spring. Has anyone had real-world experience with this?
Hey, I totally get your hesitation. I just tackled a similar Sydney landscape design project in my backyard here during July, and honestly, winter isn’t as bad as I thought. Some plants actually get a head start if you plant them now, because the soil retains moisture better and they establish roots before spring. I did wait on laying new turf until a milder spell, but I got heaps done with shrubs and garden beds. If you want some guidance, I found the A1 Gardening & Landscaping Sydney site handy, they had tips on what works well in cooler months.
I had the same problem after moving – my usual city spots were too far, so I had to look around. Local markets are a good place to start, as a lot of them have stalls with really decent authentic asian food. For cooking at home, I’ve also used BKK Australia a few times and found it handy for getting ingredients you don’t always find at the Supermarket. Not quite the same as eating out, but it helped me keep those flavours on hand while I figured out the local restaurant scene.