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Which gardening task do you “hate” the most?

Whether it's mowing the lawn, removing weeds from joints, or trimming hedges, there are several unpopular gardening tasks. myHOMEBOOK wants to know which ones people "hate" the most.
Whether it's mowing the lawn, removing weeds from joints, or trimming hedges, there are several unpopular gardening tasks. myHOMEBOOK wants to know which ones people "hate" the most. Photo: Getty Images
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May 26, 2023, 9:41 am | Read time: 2 minutes

Many people dream of having their own garden. A bit of greenery to enjoy feels like a piece of freedom to some. But those who have a garden can not only enjoy it but also need to pitch in a little.

Enjoying the view of a colorful flower bed, taking a swim in the pool, or playing soccer with the kids on the lawn–this is what the perfect life with a garden could look like. However, the beautiful greenery also has its downsides, as there are some, often rather unpopular, gardening tasks to be done. Pulling weeds, mowing the lawn, and trimming the hedge every year. We at myHOMEBOOK are now looking for the gardening task you “hate” the most.

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Gardening tasks are a tedious affair

Anyone who owns a garden knows all too well that it can be hard work to keep it looking neat. The lawn should be trimmed regularly, and hedges and trees need to be pruned. Once a year, the lawn needs to be aerated. If you have flower beds, they need to be weeded and raked at regular intervals. These tasks are among the less popular gardening chores for many people. Vote now on which gardening task you “hate” the most:

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@myhomebook.de.

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