On the regular early morning walk, you see it all—freshly striped lawns, shaggy patches waiting for attention, and the odd berm left to the wild.

It is part of the mix that makes Hibiscus Coast streets familiar, but there are a few quiet customs that help things tick along smoothly.

Most neighbours reckon a mower sounds best after 9 am, especially on weekends.

The official rule is no mowing before 7 am or after 10 pm, but a later start keeps the peace.

Clippings are another one.

It is easy to let them scatter onto the footpath or across the fence, but sweeping them back onto your own lawn keeps things tidy and makes for handy mulch.

A quick check of where your mower chute is pointing saves cars and fences from a peppering of green.

Berms are part of the picture too.

Council leaves them to us, and when they are mown, the whole street feels tidier.

And then there is neighbourly give and take.

If you want to help trim a shared edge, or need a car shifted before mowing, a quick word usually does the trick.

Hibiscus Coast App Tips:

• If the grass is brushing your ankles, it's probably too long.
• Aim for 3–5cm—once it hits 8–10cm, mowing is harder and messier.
• In spring and summer, try not to leave it more than 2–3 weeks.

None of this is heavy stuff—it is just the small courtesies that keep our streets neat, our mornings quieter, and our walks more pleasant.

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