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Shady
Shady
26 February 2008

Alternative to 'setting' blueboard joints

Alternative to 'setting' blueboard joints

Its going over a sleeper retaining wall that I will frame up between the posts to provide more support. I know its gunna move, I just need it to look good for 6-12 months.

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Shady
Feb 26, 2008 2:57 pm
vpande
vpande
11 March 2008

An idea for my water feature...

An idea for my water feature...

Great design Matt. I have seen some of the merbau fading in the sun within few months so looks like they require ongoing maintenance. I have similar idea but might use …

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vpande
Mar 11, 2008 7:55 am
haywgl
haywgl
16 March 2008

Would love some opinions

Would love some opinions

Zonk - sorry should have put that in my post - its actually for an old house we will have to demolish, we plan on building in Newport. :) It is very expensive but we are…

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haywgl
Mar 16, 2008 9:52 pm
haywgl
Mikita
Mikita
18 March 2008

Can anyone recommend a good landscaper/paver in Melbourne?

Can anyone recommend a good landscaper/paver in Melbourne?

Mikita, voila!!!!! We have one in our homeone forum member group...Send a PM to member davinci, I'm sure Troy would be more than happy to…

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Mikita
Mar 18, 2008 8:36 pm
Mikita
jamiet
jamiet
26 March 2008

stone tile cladding for water feature

stone tile cladding for water feature

Another site worth looking at for the stone is: http://www.leisurestone.com.au They are located in Melbourne.

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jamiet
Mar 26, 2008 9:58 am
Adrian B
Adrian B
26 March 2008

Boral factory outlet - Sydney

Boral factory outlet - Sydney

Hi Michelle, Most of the places in Melb have either limited stock, or charge you a fortune for delivery. I need about 20 retaining wall blocks (not quite a pallet). At…

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Adrian B
Mar 26, 2008 9:59 am
Adrian B
davinci
davinci
26 March 2008

Garden Pebbles

Garden Pebbles

i have only been to hampton park so i dont know, maybe call them and ask if they have the same pebble range

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davinci
Mar 26, 2008 4:35 pm
davinci
Adrian B
Adrian B
7 April 2008

Landscape Gardener for Geelong area

Landscape Gardener for Geelong area

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good garden designer for the Geelong / Lara area (Vic). A relative is looking for some advise and ideas. Thanks in advance Adrian B

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Adrian B
Apr 07, 2008 10:29 am
Adrian B
to_do_list
to_do_list
9 April 2008

Exposed Aggregate Finishes

Exposed Aggregate Finishes

For all those looking at exposed aggregate finishes there is a very good reference at http://www.concrete.net.au/search.php?c ... ate&menu=6 Click "GO" on the third…

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to_do_list
Apr 09, 2008 9:30 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
to_do_list
10 April 2008

NATIVE

NATIVE

A good native ready reckoner: http://www.metrotrees.com.au/treehandbo ... sting.html

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to_do_list
Apr 10, 2008 8:23 am
to_do_list
to_do_list
to_do_list
12 April 2008

flower and garden show

flower and garden show

Apparently, these are very, very slow growing. …

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to_do_list
Apr 12, 2008 12:23 am
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_Al_
_Al_
17 April 2008

What's the best way to kill a tree?

What's the best way to kill a tree?

What's the best way to kill a tree? A James Sterling.....or whatever they're called. A friend was…

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_Al_
Apr 17, 2008 9:51 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
18 April 2008

My backyard plans....

My backyard plans....

...if I give them paths then at least they run through the garden without running "through" the garden....maybe be…

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to_do_list
Apr 18, 2008 11:13 am
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arkraider
arkraider
18 April 2008

Oil Barrel BBQ

Oil Barrel BBQ

Make one 3xb, it is not that hard.....surely with your talent...... :) :)

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arkraider
Apr 18, 2008 10:09 pm
arkraider
to_do_list
to_do_list
23 April 2008

Native Lawns

Native Lawns

May be a slight funding issue.....but may be some part of it may be in the mix.

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to_do_list
Apr 23, 2008 10:16 am
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Maxie
Maxie
23 April 2008

Trees on your Nature Strip

Trees on your Nature Strip
1, 2, 3

I'm also surprised that they aren't planting natives - I thought all councils/estates were doing that now. In our estate, anything non-native is an absolute NO-NO (well,…

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Maxie
Apr 23, 2008 8:47 pm
Maxie
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dreamhome
Apr 26, 2008 10:23 am
dreamhome
DeeElle
DeeElle
27 April 2008

Merbau & Batu Timber Question

Merbau & Batu Timber Question

you can use any quality timber oil on batu the only draw back to batu is there is almost always small borer holes in it were do you live almost…

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DeeElle
Apr 27, 2008 3:07 pm
DeeElle
zaff
zaff
27 April 2008

Render

Render

I'm by no means a pro but I've done a fair bit of rendering around my place on both brick and blue board. I haven't used the Dulux products as I thought it was a bit pricy…

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zaff
Apr 27, 2008 8:24 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
29 April 2008

is japanes box a good hedging plant??

is japanes box a good hedging plant??

chelle, It is commonly reffered to down here as BoxOz and was a big seller for Chris and Marie at Wombat Gully. It is fast growing buy not as hardy or drought…

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mattwalker
Apr 29, 2008 10:36 pm
mattwalker
Michelle
Michelle
2 May 2008

I killed a cactus

I killed a cactus

Too much water mek! :(

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Michelle
May 02, 2008 12:25 pm
Michelle
Rikster
Rikster
8 May 2008

Reputable Sydney Landscape contractor??

Reputable Sydney Landscape contractor??

Hi Guys, I'm after someone too... for the upper north shore area. Anyone have any recommendations ?

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Rikster
May 08, 2008 9:28 pm
Rikster
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
10 May 2008

Time to get creative with screens. Any suggestions

Time to get creative with screens. Any suggestions

You do know of course that those Greens will very quickly…

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Cabinfever
May 10, 2008 1:02 am
Cabinfever
dreamhome
dreamhome
12 May 2008

Landscaping cost???

Landscaping cost???

Dreamhoime, try Waterpros. I have found them very very…

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dreamhome
May 12, 2008 10:06 pm
dreamhome
Justin
Justin
14 May 2008

Landscaping Plans - Has anyone used this company

Landscaping Plans - Has anyone used this company

Hi We are currently in the process of trying to get a landscaping plan done. Have found an internet based Landscaping Architect Company on the internet called u plan (

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Justin
May 14, 2008 9:53 pm
Djelibeybi
Djelibeybi
15 May 2008

Getting landscaping quotes

Getting landscaping quotes

Hey gang, We're at the point of requiring a landscaping quote for our block. Our Design Guidelines insist that at least the front is landscaped within six months (which…

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Djelibeybi
May 15, 2008 1:55 pm
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
16 May 2008

Do treated pine logs eat ungalvanised screws?

Do treated pine logs eat ungalvanised screws?

Any outdoor fixing should be galvanised or stainless steel - I'm afraid the Bunnings guy is on the money. I'd replace what you can.

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Dukekamaya
May 16, 2008 8:29 pm
Dukekamaya
NOC
NOC
18 May 2008

Help with gate

Help with gate

I've been a big fan of timber gates, and I reckon it kind gives houses abit of character.. colourbond fences are ok.. but just too many houses with the same look.. …

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NOC
May 18, 2008 6:42 pm
NOC
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sandra77
May 20, 2008 7:12 pm
neri
neri
21 May 2008

Bringing out the lustre in sea-shells

Bringing out the lustre in sea-shells

Excellent! Many thanks!

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neri
May 21, 2008 4:46 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
23 May 2008

back fence privacy

back fence privacy

+1 for Pittosporums I've planted a side hedge of limelights, but with a row of camelias in front. The camelias grow much more slowly, but…

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to_do_list
May 23, 2008 9:57 am
to_do_list
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The Dynamic Duo
May 24, 2008 2:15 pm
The Dynamic Duo
DeeElle
DeeElle
25 May 2008

What do you put under a raised deck to prevent vegetation?

What do you put under a raised deck to prevent vegetation?

lol miniature sheep :wink: . but then you'd have to sheer them, dip them and generally look after them :shock: . I'd think weed mat would be less labour intensive in the long run :D.

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DeeElle
May 25, 2008 3:49 pm
DeeElle

Dolly22…..while I used to work in a nursery, and have a very green thumb, my DD was never interested in gardening. That is until she got her own home! I bought her a…

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Michelle
May 25, 2008 7:18 pm
Michelle
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
25 May 2008

Cost of Bricklayer

Cost of Bricklayer

You will pay anywhere from 55cents to $1.20 per brick depending on the state of the building industry i.e. how busy it is

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Dukekamaya
May 25, 2008 9:19 pm
Dukekamaya
mattwalker
mattwalker
26 May 2008

My rear fence...

My rear fence...

Back fence all finished now... Base stained (wood) to match fence and almost ready for the cricket pitch! ;)

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mattwalker
May 26, 2008 10:18 pm
mattwalker
joles
joles
1 June 2008

Rubble Gardens.

Rubble Gardens.

Does anyone have any experience in rubble gardens? Apparently the idea is to use the soil on your block (even dug up clay stuff) and mix it with crushed rock. No need for…

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joles
Jun 01, 2008 4:08 pm
joles
cjklbed
cjklbed
3 June 2008

Federation wire gates

Federation wire gates

Where can i find these at an economic price in Melbourne or Northern Victoria?

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cjklbed
Jun 03, 2008 4:47 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
5 June 2008

What to do....

What to do....

Having wasted a fortune on roll out turf 8 years ago and then being hit with the drought there is no way I would ever, ever, ever go this option again. If…

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Yak_Chat
Jun 05, 2008 8:01 pm
Yak_Chat
bec
bec
7 June 2008

Tiger Turf

Tiger Turf

it looks fantastic

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bec
Jun 07, 2008 7:38 pm
Paula
Paula
7 June 2008

Synthetic grass

Synthetic grass

My old place now. :D

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Paula
Jun 07, 2008 7:49 pm
Paula
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
11 June 2008

Cultivating? What the hell is that?!?

Cultivating? What the hell is that?!?

Loosening up the soil so it is soft and friable. - not leaving it hard and packed down. Steve

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Yak_Chat
Jun 11, 2008 12:54 am
Yak_Chat
Tony & Emma
Tony & Emma
11 June 2008

Drive & Fence - rough costs?

Drive & Fence - rough costs?

That's great, thanks for that. Do you know if the drive of fence guy do walls & gates as well? Would you mind PM'ing me the company details? We'll probably be…

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Tony & Emma
Jun 11, 2008 12:35 pm
_Al_
_Al_
12 June 2008

Choosing plants that won't poison cats??

Choosing plants that won't poison cats??

Good topic...I'm making a list.

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_Al_
Jun 12, 2008 8:29 am
gpierce
gpierce
13 June 2008

Landscape Concept plan for DA- quote letter

Landscape Concept plan for DA- quote letter

I agree, and I think Ryde is right behind you in strictnicity (is that a word?:) I'm glad you're happy with your sketch. There were some things in ours that was not as…

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gpierce
Jun 13, 2008 9:28 am
sammy
sammy
13 June 2008

Nurery in the shire

Nurery in the shire

it depends on what you are looking for. I am not a green thumb- in fact, i don't even have a garden right now- waiting for the house to be built. As mentioned before,…

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sammy
Jun 13, 2008 10:00 am
sammy
jules21
jules21
14 June 2008

Ponds

Ponds
1, 2

thanks for that - i'll take it no fence is needed. i'd also appreciate any advice on construction - at the moment i've dug out a rectangle below ground level. but it's…

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jules21
Jun 14, 2008 4:14 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
16 June 2008

Long high fence .. ideas needed

Long high fence .. ideas needed

thank you all for the responses you have been very helpful :D

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DeeElle
Jun 16, 2008 12:43 pm
DeeElle
Weez
Weez
16 June 2008

Calling all green thumbs...

Calling all green thumbs...

wow.. if only i could afford! thanks M.

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Weez
Jun 16, 2008 9:37 pm

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