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kexkez

12 January 2019

Re: Our Landscaping StoryLandscape & Garden Design

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Jan 12, 2019 4:02 pm

We used the guys @ Christies Landscapes, in Perth ( https://christieslandscapes.com.au/ ), for our front yard. The work they did actually got featured on a garden magazine! A great team to deal with. HI gaynelle. You posted on an 8 year old thread about a garden in another state ( you are in WA) an...

gaynelle. You posted on an 8 year old thread about a garden in another state ( you are in WA) and your first post is to...

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kexkez

24 September 2015

Re: Welcome to WAIntroductions

Sep 24, 2015 10:51 pm

HI swfarm, Welcome to the SW. We are on 3/4 of an acre in Donnybrook. I wish we were on 10 + acres. Though 155 seems a bit daunting. :) Do you have plans for the acres not house attached?

HI swfarm, Welcome to the SW. We are on 3/4 of an acre in Donnybrook. I wish we were on 10 + acres. Though 155 seems a b...

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kexkez

29 March 2015

Re: My HGWA Build - South West WABuilding A New House

Mar 29, 2015 9:30 am

Hi. Nice to see more southwestern. Welcome to you both.

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kexkez

2 March 2015

Re: Solar Panels- Which inverterEco Living

Mar 02, 2015 7:48 am

SMA. Are a well recognised. Good brand. Haven't heard of the other but haven't been looking the last few years. We have SMA. And are very happy.

SMA. Are a well recognised. Good brand. Haven't heard of the other but haven't been looking the last few years. We have ...

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kexkez

31 December 2014

Re: How to post a PhotoPhotos, Videos & Avatars

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Dec 31, 2014 3:40 pm

well done

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kexkez

21 December 2014

Re: Block vs timber retaining wallLandscape & Garden Design

Dec 21, 2014 7:50 am

Go blocks or the sleeper retainers. Wood won't last that long. You can always wait and save some more money to pave or grass. Get your retaining and earth works done.

Go blocks or the sleeper retainers. Wood won't last that long. You can always wait and save some more money to pave or g...

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kexkez

8 December 2014

Re: PM SpamGeneral Discussion

Dec 08, 2014 10:08 pm

Seems like they really went to town. I had one as well. Thanks Homeone

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kexkez

8 December 2014

Re: A & E's House! Pg 85 - I'm so slack :/Building A New House

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Dec 08, 2014 10:06 pm

just a tad Erin :)

just a tad Erin

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kexkez

16 November 2014

Re: Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) laLandscape & Garden Design

Nov 16, 2014 12:59 pm

let us know what the end result is

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kexkez

8 October 2014

Re: Our Half Acre Heaven- turquoise and greenBuilding A New House

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Oct 08, 2014 8:18 am

I was just admiring your lovely timber poles and that pretty light fitting in the guest room. oo love the idea of a shelf on top of the dishwasher to store stuff. We also have the dreaded gap as well. It looks terrible as ours is an underbench DW so doesn't have a pretty finished top to it. Hubby di...

I was just admiring your lovely timber poles and that pretty light fitting in the guest room. oo love the idea of a shel...

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kexkez

27 September 2014

Gascoigne Furniture PerthGeneral Discussion

Sep 27, 2014 10:19 am

We have a Gascoigne leather couch set. Fabulous quality. They were happy to split it as we only wanted one 3 seater and one single recliner as in our last home that was all we had room for. We purchased way back about 15+ years ago. When we moved here 5 years ago the removalist's had damaged one of ...

We have a Gascoigne leather couch set. Fabulous quality. They were happy to split it as we only wanted one 3 seater and ...

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kexkez

18 September 2014

Re: orchard and forest viewsLandscape & Garden Design

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Sep 18, 2014 8:18 pm

well my old veggie patch is about to be resurrected. The soil there is looking lush given it's had a winter of pea straw over it. The worms have gone nuts. Better than waiting 'til i can organise and pay for dirt for my new raised bed.BUT It will be surrounded by knee /thigh high weeds. I've cleared...

well my old veggie patch is about to be resurrected. The soil there is looking lush given it's had a winter of pea straw...

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kexkez

29 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 29, 2014 7:49 am

that might be the case NOW Nemisis but 20+ years ago it was the standard in WA. The piers matched those used in the carport built by my builder so I seriously doubt they were illegal. Do you have anything helpful to contribute to this thread? I've just realised it was you who asked me for photos not...

that might be the case NOW Nemisis but 20+ years ago it was the standard in WA. The piers matched those used in the carp...

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kexkez

28 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 28, 2014 11:19 pm

yes AKB it was. awful. So very sad for the family. From what read and what our friend said there were no rods in the piers. No ties to connect to the base etc etc. horrible. Sadly some of the brickwork done by supposedly accredited building companies in the late 80's- early 90's in the estate we wer...

yes AKB it was. awful. So very sad for the family. From what read and what our friend said there were no rods in the pie...

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kexkez

28 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 28, 2014 11:00 pm

A fence is a different kettle of fish to a patio. He should be fine with piers and bricks between or piers and some other fencing system between as long as he ties them together or makes sure he has a solid base for piers only. I posted only because we were ALL asked for advice and posted the pics b...

A fence is a different kettle of fish to a patio. He should be fine with piers and bricks between or piers and some othe...

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kexkez

28 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 28, 2014 10:45 pm

nope they are still there. or at least were 3 months ago when I drove past

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kexkez

28 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 28, 2014 10:36 pm

Not in Perth Nemisis, and yes we are talking many years ago. This was the standard back then. My brickie neighbour actually now works as a building inspector having become a fully fledged builder a number of years back and for a time after this having worked for the WA Building Commission as one of ...

Not in Perth Nemisis, and yes we are talking many years ago. This was the standard back then. My brickie neighbour actua...

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kexkez

26 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 26, 2014 8:37 pm

sorry we don't live there any more so I cant give you current pics. But here are some old ones. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/63727_10151362710500664_1377849965_n.jpg?oh=6c300ed1806e138825e755bd6503de84&oe=5467FF7D&__gda__=1416883252_163073e5d3d33e5...

sorry we don't live there any more so I cant give you current pics. But here are some old ones. Our brickie neighbour di...

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kexkez

24 August 2014

Re: Show me your kitchen...Kitchen Corner

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Aug 24, 2014 12:34 am

melfordgurl I assume this was one of the pics you were hoping to show. from your blog. Love the splashback colour. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JCkkdx6WlXY/U_iRRlzE1-I/AAAAAAAAUdU/HLEpX2er3es/s1600/20140725_211807.jpg Right click on the photos in your blog and copy the "Image Location Link". ...

melfordgurl I assume this was one of the pics you were hoping to show. from your blog. Love the splashback colour. Right...

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kexkez

23 August 2014

Re: Brick front fence construction in WALandscape & Garden Design

Aug 23, 2014 11:26 am

Get your mud mix right. I did a course and still managed to have mine a bit hard though within acceptable tolerance. the piers are still standing 25 years on and are the base of a huge patio as well as an extended section which was for a fenced area. Our neighbour at the time was a brilliant brickie...

Get your mud mix right. I did a course and still managed to have mine a bit hard though within acceptable tolerance. the...