Jealous Neighbour Lawn Care
Michael doesn't just mow, he digs into neglected yards and asks what extra jobs need doing.
Customers most often mention Michael being on time, doing what he said he would, and leaving the yard looking properly neat. A smaller but consistent group describes him taking on rough or neglected jobs, not just weekly mowing, including one same-day emergency clean-up and a multi-day property blitz. Reliability is the word that keeps coming back, along with pricing that feels fair rather than cheap. One customer hired him sight unseen while overseas and kept him on after coming home, which tells you something about trust. If your job is messy, big, or has a deadline, reviews suggest Michael is worth asking directly.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (39 total)
“always on time which is awesome”
“tackled the jungle I'd neglected”
“very reasonable price”
“happy to take on additional jobs around the yard”
“leaves a neat job”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 3 lawn cares in Ballarat
Credentials & background
Sourced from 2 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Jealous Neighbour Lawn Care
Michael runs this as a one-man show, and the reviews make clear he does more than mow. Several customers describe asking him to take on extra yard work, like clearing neglected gardens, pulling monster weeds, or doing multi-day property jobs. That flexibility is the real point of difference here. One customer hired him to look after lawns while overseas and just kept him on after returning home. Others mention he came back after the initial booking to finish extra tasks without fuss. He clearly handles one-off cleanups, not just regular mowing runs. People also praise how tidy he leaves the place after each visit. If your yard has got away from you, that combination of reliability and willingness to take on the rough stuff matters. The name Jealous Neighbour isn't just a gimmick, and one reviewer jokes the end result actually made their neighbours jealous. Prices get called reasonable, competitive, or very fair across a heap of reviews. That is worth flagging for anyone who has been burned by a big franchise quote.
Best for: regular lawn mowing with neat results, neglected or overgrown yard clean-ups, and households looking for an extra-hands yard helper who can take on small property jobs alongside the mowing.
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Claim This Profile — Free →Common questions about Jealous Neighbour Lawn Care
Does Michael do more than just mow lawns?+
Yes, and that's one of the things customers mention most. Reviews describe weed removal, clearing neglected gardens, and extra jobs around the yard done on request. If you have rough or overgrown work, ask him directly.
Is Jealous Neighbour Lawn Care priced fairly?+
Multiple reviews describe the pricing as reasonable, competitive, and fair. A few customers specifically said the work was worth every penny. Exact rates aren't listed, so confirm a quote before booking.
Can Michael start the same day for urgent jobs?+
At least one customer had an emergency clean-up done the same day. Because he is a one-person business, same-day work will depend on his schedule. Call first thing if it's urgent.
Will Michael keep doing my lawn while I'm away?+
Yes, and a review shows this is a real pattern. One customer hired him while overseas and was so happy he just kept him on after returning home. That suggests he is comfortable working from agreed schedules without you being there.