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Smiling Grinch

@GrinchSmiling

I ride at dawn when it comes to my family and friends. Camping, BBQ, two cheeky dogs, 5 chickens. Sometimes words just fall out of my mouth. Be kind & humble.

Brisbane, Katılım Aralık 2025
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Soph 🧲
Soph 🧲@aussiesoph·
Salada, butter, vegemite & cheese Iconic ✨
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
@xskinn Good morning, Kitty, Unit and Ian! What's shaking today? 🙂
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PeachProof@PeachProof23·
The secret to a high-end garden isn’t expensive plants or professional landscaping. ​It’s all about the edge definition. ​When grass creeps into the flower beds, a garden instantly looks unfinished and messy. Creating a crisp, clean border between the lawn and the soil is the single most effective way to elevate an outdoor space from amateur to luxury level. ​Here is the step-by-step breakdown to achieving a flawless, professional look with minimal effort: ​1. Slice, Don't Tickle ​Grab a half-moon edger or a sharp spade. Instead of just skimming the surface, slice straight down vertically. The goal is to create a clean, distinct break in the soil that separates the green grass from the brown earth. Placing a long, straight wooden board along the edge can act as a perfect guide for a laser-sharp line. ​2. Form a Physical Barrier ​Remove the cut clumps of grass and dirt to create a clean, shallow trench. This empty space isn’t just for looks—it acts as a physical barrier that stops aggressive grass roots from invading the flower beds for weeks to come. ​3. Clear and Cleanse ​Weed the actual garden bed thoroughly. A pristine backdrop of smooth, dark soil provides a striking color contrast against the vibrant green of a freshly cut lawn. That contrast is what makes the entire garden visually pop. ​4. The Perfectionist’s Polish ​For the final touch, use a pair of long-handled lawn shears to trim any stray blades of grass hanging over the new edge. A quick pass with a leaf blower to clear away any loose debris will leave the border looking absolutely immaculate. ​Pro-Tips for an Even Better Result: ​The Mulch Trick: After defining the edge, add a fresh layer of dark hardwood mulch to the flower beds. It suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and deepens the color contrast for that ultra-luxurious feel. ​Maintain the Angle: When cutting the edge, a slight inward angle (about 80 degrees) toward the flower bed helps the lawn retain its structure and prevents the edge from collapsing during heavy rain. ​A Weekly Touch-up: Running standard lawn shears along the established trench during the weekly mow takes less than five minutes but keeps the border looking razor-sharp all season long. ​A tiny bit of extra effort yields a massive return in curb appeal. Turn a chaotic yard into a manicured masterpiece this weekend.
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Sam Preston
Sam Preston@Sam_SSSLearning·
Busy day setting up the quadgrow planters in the greenhouse & sun bubble for some of the tomatoes. Managed to erect the sun bubble, but now sporting a black eye from the metal central plate which fell. It’s a nightmare to do single handed. I’m sure Ted was stifling a smirk.
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CATH.UNWIN
CATH.UNWIN@CathCath77·
Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
Such a late sleep in again, it's like I can't keep my eyes opened... Morning Sunday! 🙂
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
@CathCath77 Thinking about selling and packing up, trip around Oz... Life is too short!! 🙂
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CATH.UNWIN
CATH.UNWIN@CathCath77·
@GrinchSmiling It’s absolutely fabulous down here! I’m two hours south of HOBART in the bus that is ..1 1/2 by car. Are you looking to move down here?
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
Tasmania - Does interest me... The more I research, the more I like....
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
The sound of rain, gonna be a good snoring session tonight LOL
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
@xskinn I just laughed at the magnet! Four bills rocking in - and then a free magnet! Not even opening the bills... LOL
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
Shouldn't have checked the letter box, bills, bills and more bills.... and a shiny magnet!! 🤣
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
@jo_barto Happy Birthday to your eldest!! Sounds like a fun night with good food and desserts!!! 😋🥳
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Jo ☕️💫🌻
Jo ☕️💫🌻@jo_barto·
Had a lovely evening celebrating our eldest sons 30th birthday 🥳 He spent the day with friends playing FootGolf (which is a combo of soccer & golf) then we all went to a lovely Indian restaurant. He’s not a cake fan, so had doughnuts & homemade Milo slice. Lots of fun 🥰💜
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
"Yeah sorry, no chocolate on this week's shop" - as I try sooooooo hard to move the chocolate down the side of the couch.... shhhhh🤭
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Smiling Grinch@GrinchSmiling·
Had to make my veggie n beef soup. Felt a little nauseous and fatigued the last two days. Better now.
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