Property Care Tips & Tricks
A selection of videos, 'how to' articles, and expert pointers to help get your property looking its best.
How-To HQ
Vaughan Smith
New Zealand radio broadcaster, self-confessed ‘Wanna Be Tradie’, and all-round nice guy.
Join Vaughan as he puts our 4044R compact utility tractor to the test on his property north-west of Auckland.
Get your grass growing with Nutrition
Lush, green grass is a sight to behold but professional greenkeepers always insist it's what can't be seen beneath the soil's surface which helps to make sure a lawn thrives.
Keep your mower performing at its best
The peak lawn growing and mowing season is upon us and a few simple maintenance habits can go a long way Karl Johnson Turf Manager at the iconic FMG Stadium Waikato explains.
Make your lawn standout with stripes
Karl, from New Zealand's Seddon Park explains how to turn your lawn into a showpiece.
Lawn renovation
Dwaine from Queensland's Toowoomba Christian College, recommends rolling out a lawn renovation project when your grass is actively growing, so anytime in the summer months is ideal.
Take a look underground
The key to a healthy lawn lies beneath the surface. Peter, from Scotch College explains what to look for.
Water deeply & less often
This will give your lawn a deeper root system making it more resistant to drought conditions. Find out more from Hugo Struss, General Manager at Tinamba Turf, Queensland.
The one third rule
It's the key to a healthy, legendary lawn. Find out why from Brian at Tara Iti Golf Club, New Zealand.
See how to change your oil in 30-seconds
That's how quick our Easy Change TM 30-second Oil Change System* is. Talk to your local John Deere dealer for more information about just how easy it is.
Find out how to navigate around obstacles with ease!
If your property has lots of obstacles to mow around, John Deere's Residential ZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mowers get the job done quicker.
A great lawn, made even easier
Find out how to make the most of your lawn clippings and protect your lawn at the same time with the John Deere Electric One-Touch MulchControl™ attachment.
How to get the best cut for your lawn
Our E Series Ride-On Mowers are designed with comfort in mind. Shifting between controls and cut heights requires minimal effort and the ergonomic seat and steering wheel means you're always comfortable.
The journey to growing a great lawn
Ensuring your backyard has a healthy, thriving turf can be challenging in the best of times, but it's a hurdle made even more difficult if you are growing grass in a tough climate.
All the turf's a stage for NZ legend
Turf Manager of FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park Cricket Ground Karl Johnson isn't too proud to weed his own ryegrass lawn at home on the family's lifestyle block in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Lush lawn a work of art at Sculptureum
A perfectly groomed, lush kikuyu lawn that forms a rolling green carpet over nearly five hectares is at the heart of the success of world-class tourist attraction, Sculptureum, on New Zealand's North Island.
Making the most of every drop
As the maintenance manager of the only turf oval in Australia’s driest town, John Whittaker relishes the challenge of keeping the grass green through the strategic use of recycled sewage and runoff from Coober Pedy’s 2000 residents.
Rural Lifestyle Equipment
100 Series Ride‑on Mowers
Residential ZTrak™ Zero‑Turn Mowers
Select Series™ Mowers
Compact Tractors
We're Just Down The Road
Whatever the size of the equipment you’re riding or the land you’re riding it on, you’ll always receive a warm welcome at your local John Deere dealership. There you’ll be met by a friendly team who’ll remove any stress or worry and help find the right solution for your needs. So, drop in and say hi. We’ll roll out the green carpet for you.