Landscape & Garden Design
AU
LanceFeb 12, 2004 10:03 pm Television show looking for stories...We haven't done our garden yet but it will have to be dog friendly. Could do a story on asbestos removal becuase we have a big, big asbestos shed in the backyard.
Plus,… Bella replied 1 April 2005 ago BellaApr 01, 2005 8:19 am Driveway PavingThe metro city factor, lets see… in QLD I find that there can be a difference of any where between 10 to 20% between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. There is more work… Shane replied 5 May 2005 ago ShaneMay 05, 2005 2:14 pm Killing the weedsI'm not saying don't use a weed killer, but as Steve says, that stuff will kill you! Ze*o, *oundup, *oger et cetera have all been strongly connected to the name AGENT… Strumer replied 16 November 2005 ago Levelling a gardenThanks for the response Jo.
We have pretty much come to expect that we need a retaining wall. This is not something we intend to do immediately… Jo replied 29 March 2006 ago Instant lawnsHi everyone,
I think I might have some answers to some of your lawn queries!!
If you are after a lawn that is very hardy and dog friendly (which will repair) there… Use a level, or use the sidewalkJust off the top of my head, is your land level or does it run slight down?
I think dig the hole the length of the bed, do a string line, then see if it all levels… back yardHow funny…..I didn’t even look at the post time.
And I spent ages replying to it!!! Potting Raphis PalmYes Dukekamaya, Raphis Palms are one of the most expensive palms to buy. They are an excellent indoor plant, but like all indoors Palms will need the best position with… Sand FliesOur block is on quite hard sandy soil a great home to the million sand flies that love to bite me or rather wee on me
Can anyone recommend a good insecticide to… snappy started a topic 10 January 2007 ago HedgingAll hedging will require ongoing maintainance.
Ring around some of the larger wholesale nurseries - there is a lot up around Dural/Kenthurst way. Rainwater tanks down hillAs you are in melbourne, I would strongly suggest you go talk to Reece P.lumbing in their Irrigation division. Take all your measurements, plans etc, and they can talk you… What to do with the pool when rebuildingNellie, I'm glad you're putting in the 150UBs. The last thing you want is for someone to fall in the pool/tank due to rotten supports. I wouldn't like to just rely on… Bud977 replied 28 February 2007 ago Premium Soft Leaf BuffaloHey all...was just curious as to what was the main reason in deciding to build? ie - couldnt find an established house you liked/ always… Lance replied 8 March 2007 ago LanceMar 08, 2007 4:20 pm Fruit TreesEstablished fruit trees don't require a lot of work...just keeping up the watering (amount will depend on the type of tree), pruning if required & thinning out fruit if… What do do on side of my house?My personal opinion is that a nice garden adds value to the house but if you're going to sell soon, there's no point in investing a lot of time & money into this one. The… Coloured Concrete costs?I to am looking at doing this in Victoria area - does anyone cost in VIC (western suburbs)
thanks Wine Barrel PlantersI suspect they are rotting from the water inside more than outside. 2 ideas you could consider for the inside.
1. Burn out the inside and the charcoal should protect the… WA Nativesthanks so much for that they were i big help Timber DeckingAnyone know anyone who will do it cheaper than this, or does anyone know of a good alternative that is not as expensive?
We were looking into hiring someone to… Cutting into hard dirt - rockWhy do you want to terrace it if it is so hard? Normally terracing is used to stop it collapsing. If you just want it to look better, try digging out some small holes and… Limestone wall alternativeThere are literally dozens of reconstituted limestone products on the market. They are similar in appearance and tend to be more uniform in size/shape/composition,… Fake grassThey now have a new product (40mm high instead of 50mm) and it is only $75 per sqm + excavation!!
Matt SAVING WATER OUTDOOORS1. I'm currently using the drip system.
2. Mulch is already in place.
3. Planning to divert my washing machine pipeline... need to do a bit of research on that. Eg:… devank replied 29 May 2007 ago Solar Lighting
Yak Chat,
Thanks for the reply. 1.5 m diameter is nice and compact.
I've got many low energy heating and cooling aspects pretty well worked out as they will be on… Casa2 replied 31 May 2007 ago Casa2May 31, 2007 6:06 pm Cocos Palms
The Cocos palm ( or Queen palm) is native to Brazil.
It is actually listed as a noxious weed in Australia! Responsible nurseries no longer sell them. The native Bangalow… Do i need to lay ag pipe??Driving over AG pipe depands if you are driving along (down the side of a driveway) or over it (across a driveway).
If you drive over it and it's at least 200mm below… Hidden Retaining Wall.Shagsy, As your in SA check out the Auspine range of products made at Kalangadoo.
They do a range of Creasote treated fence posts and their process includes pressure… Hebel BlocksHi Ewan,
Have you considered other options. There are various specially designed blocks that slot together (a bit like lego) and don't require cement. Ask at a pavers… Paving peopleIs there anyone here that can point me in the direction of where to find someone to lay the paving in our back yard of our new house for us. And about how much/how do they… TurfYeah, we had every intention of laying it ourselves, but with the comment in this thread about how it is cheaper to get someone to lay it per sqm…
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