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TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
6 February 2013

Herb garden - mini greenhouse

Herb garden - mini greenhouse

Get this book, http://littleveggiepatchco.com.au/the-book/ Use it as your garden bible. It's pretty funny too. :P

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 06, 2013 10:00 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
MACCATTACK
MACCATTACK
19 January 2013

New Block in Cairns- What to do?

New Block in Cairns- What to do?

I have used Gardenia sp Glennie River as some ground cover in my front garden, Gardenia sp Glennie River…

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MACCATTACK
Jan 19, 2013 3:51 pm
eimaj
eimaj
11 January 2013

What ground cover is this?

What ground cover is this?

Could be a type of Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla)?

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eimaj
Jan 11, 2013 9:11 pm
overwhelmed83
overwhelmed83
28 December 2012

backyard & pool help!

backyard & pool help!

hi there! we have just purchased our first home.. yay! we need to do something to the back yard though. we have a 1 year old daughter and there is no grass, just…

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overwhelmed83
Dec 28, 2012 11:55 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
27 December 2012

What type of grass do I need?

What type of grass do I need?

Fair enough ... :lol:

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Saint Mike
Dec 27, 2012 10:14 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
23 December 2012

Gate Ideas.

Gate Ideas.

So stain it or oil you mean. Maybe…

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Saint Mike
Dec 23, 2012 7:29 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 December 2012

Tips on drains in Gardens etc.

Tips on drains in Gardens etc.

Thanks BW. The Aggie sounds the way to go.

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Saint Mike
Dec 09, 2012 9:14 am
Saint Mike
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
8 December 2012

What trees are these?

What trees are these?

We have two types of chinese cedar. The only one that turns pink is the Flamingo variety. The other one just stays green. The Flamingo's new growth is spectacular lolly…

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Treeseachanger
Dec 08, 2012 12:25 pm

Hi All, I am looking at getting an entrance fence constructed in the new year. However I am unsure about how to find a fencing contractor who will do a good job on it. …

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Gerbz
Nov 23, 2012 9:09 pm
OneTreeFalling
OneTreeFalling
23 November 2012

Unknown Plant Sprouted in Pot on Balcony

Unknown Plant Sprouted in Pot on Balcony

It looks so strong and determined, I wouldn't want to cut it down so it's great you've moved it to its own pot.

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OneTreeFalling
Nov 23, 2012 1:57 pm
KeeperSD
KeeperSD
17 November 2012

New House landscape help

New House landscape help
1, 2

So here is final product out the front, it has taken a while and some hard work, but now it is done and now the plants are starting to come on strong there is plenty of…

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KeeperSD
Nov 17, 2012 9:05 pm
applor
applor
10 November 2012

EZ turf very water dependant - how's yours?

EZ turf very water dependant - how's yours?
1, 2, 3

Yes maybe but probably not. The houses in my area are mostly all defense force rented homes and they don't really do much gardening or have suitable areas to use it…

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applor
Nov 10, 2012 9:13 am
Lot927
Lot927
8 November 2012

Fake Grass ?

Fake Grass ?

Who have you used? Are you doing the same sort of thing around a pool? Do you have before shots?

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Lot927
Nov 08, 2012 10:20 am
applor
applor
19 October 2012

Basic reticulation off mains tap

Basic reticulation off mains tap

Hi everyone, Just hoping for some advice on what I would like to do. I would like to setup a very basic reticulation system. Im talking 3, maybe 4 MP rotators and…

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applor
Oct 19, 2012 3:30 pm
Someday
Someday
7 October 2012

Do landscape designers do consultations for a basic design?

Do landscape designers do consultations for a basic design?

Hoping someone might be able to lead me in the right direction. We have an established garden but we have a few things we'd like to change about it (primarily creating…

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Someday
Oct 07, 2012 12:53 pm

All done! worked out reasonably well. Before starting - patch we're doing is on the…

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blackpaw
Oct 03, 2012 2:30 pm
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
23 September 2012

Turf types and costs

Turf types and costs

That doesn't sound too bad. We are wanting a soft leaf Buffalo as according to my research it's low maintenance and tough in both frost and drought. I think the Palmetto…

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MalinViktoria
Sep 23, 2012 11:03 am
MalinViktoria
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
30 August 2012

Fu Manchu's Guide to Soil Prep & Laying Turf

Fu Manchu's Guide to Soil Prep & Laying Turf
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Starting to think we kill this thread as its becoming a mess after such a great start. Everything required is covered in the first 2 pages. I think a lawn forum would be…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 30, 2012 10:28 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
AdamBorzy2012
AdamBorzy2012
1 August 2012

Garden Shed

Garden Shed

Hey AdamBorzy2012 , If it makes any difference I was looking at buying through these guys.. by far the cheapest I have seen and pretty good…

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AdamBorzy2012
Aug 01, 2012 12:52 am
AdamBorzy2012
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
30 July 2012

Naked Farmer soil additive alternatives?

Naked Farmer soil additive alternatives?

Naked farmer is no longer available due to Debco no longer trading to the best of my knowledge. Bio Char is the only comparable product.... in the world :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 30, 2012 10:06 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
langleyp
langleyp
25 June 2012

Art Deco House Gates

Art Deco House Gates

Thanks for that. Much appreciated. Phil

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langleyp
Jun 25, 2012 6:14 am
mgg
mgg
6 June 2012

Drainage problems in yard

Drainage problems in yard

Hi H1 Team! We've got a few issues with drainage in our backyard. Back story is that we're on the side of a slope and have a number of cuts and retaining done to…

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mgg
Jun 06, 2012 9:58 am
dreamcometrue
dreamcometrue
1 June 2012

CheerupCharlies Landscaping UPDATED with PICS 31 MAY

CheerupCharlies Landscaping UPDATED with PICS 31 MAY

Isn't it great to have some greenery? :D Clivia's look great in pots too. I have the same kind of clothesline but have found that I never use just half. Mostly cause I…

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dreamcometrue
Jun 01, 2012 3:25 pm
dreamcometrue
applor
applor
15 May 2012

Opinions on my soil, organic compost and grass

Opinions on my soil, organic compost and grass
1, 2

Hello Jaans! Sorry for the late reply, haven't been on for a while. It is still growing very strong - well most of it. I have one small patch which still gets heat…

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applor
May 15, 2012 2:14 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
9 May 2012

Retaining Wall on the sides.

Retaining Wall on the sides.

Are you planning on DIY or sub-contract it out? If your budget is tight you might be able to save some cash and have a go at DIY which might allow you to go with a more…

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KnockItDown
May 09, 2012 11:07 am
KnockItDown
- stacie -
- stacie -
22 April 2012

Modular Walls or other alternative

Modular Walls or other alternative

Hi everyone, My partner and I built a house 2 years ago, and we very luckily only have one neighbour. However, I would still love some privacy from them! They have…

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- stacie -
Apr 22, 2012 12:31 pm
deadcat
deadcat
19 April 2012

Need to replace 2 retaining walls.... options?

Need to replace 2 retaining walls.... options?

No easy way to get a bob cat in there unfortunately - there is another level of retaining walls it would have to get up/down.

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deadcat
Apr 19, 2012 9:57 am
MrForgetful
MrForgetful
12 April 2012

Help me find a plant

Help me find a plant

Never mind, I finally found out what it is! http://brisbane.locanto.com.au/ID_10933 ... stage.html

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MrForgetful
Apr 12, 2012 1:22 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
30 March 2012

Is this Couch in my new EZ? Also, when to mow?

Is this Couch in my new EZ? Also, when to mow?

Good one, thats why pulling out couch doesnt really work well. It will come back but it will be interesting to see if ez out competes the couch. One way to give ez the leg…

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BeatrixKiddo
Mar 30, 2012 8:27 pm
notremaison
notremaison
23 March 2012

new lawn concern with pics, opinions please

new lawn concern with pics, opinions please

We had some really dry bits when ours was put down also. A few bags of naked farmer from bunnings sprinked over those bits and it went nuts.

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notremaison
Mar 23, 2012 1:59 pm
jzell67
jzell67
15 March 2012

STORM WATER RUN OFF PROJECT ADVICE

STORM WATER RUN OFF PROJECT ADVICE

Mook you dont need to spend a lot if your willing to put in the hard work yourself. I got a quote for $8k to dig out soil and put in drainage down the side of my…

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jzell67
Mar 15, 2012 6:34 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
5 March 2012

Removing Kikuyu for garden bed

Removing Kikuyu for garden bed

Yep you really need to poison kik, its a means to an end. Or you can hand pull till your 100 years old.

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BeatrixKiddo
Mar 05, 2012 11:47 am
applor
applor
2 March 2012

Olsens Green Bio discontinued

Olsens Green Bio discontinued

Yeah I had actually already bought bactivate grow because it was recommended but I had also read about Olsens Green Bio as being something you should add. Wasn't aware…

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applor
Mar 02, 2012 10:52 am
phippsy
phippsy
24 February 2012

Design for sloping backyard

Design for sloping backyard

On the council approval thing, interestingly enough when I spoke to council about a wall I built years ago with sandstone roughs (uncut) the inspector informed me of the…

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phippsy
Feb 24, 2012 12:38 pm
ESB
ESB
21 February 2012

Help with our Sir Walter .... please!

Help with our Sir Walter .... please!

After years of lawns going down, what's with all the patches this year? Make sure organic composts used are low in manures especially…

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ESB
Feb 21, 2012 7:34 am
ESB
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 February 2012

Zoysia or Couch?!?!

Zoysia or Couch?!?!

If you own a golf course, lawn bowls club, public open space then like or couch are for you. If you have a domestic urban block, use Zoysia. Sent via Tapatalk

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 17, 2012 12:50 am
TheGardenWhisperer
kezacheekychicken
kezacheekychicken
25 January 2012

Organic Fertiliser - Is there one that isn't high in N?

Organic Fertiliser - Is there one that isn't high in N?

Thanks for your reply. I'm presently using Amgrow's Organix Harvest (which stinks so it must be good). The Neutrog rose one you suggested has a much more balanced NPK so…

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kezacheekychicken
Jan 25, 2012 11:22 am
applor
applor
7 January 2012

Front lawn battle of the couch

Front lawn battle of the couch

Haha yeah I wondered if anyone might take the context that way:) Thanks for your input. Both these are growing without any maintenance (short of mowing). As I said I…

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applor
Jan 07, 2012 12:44 pm
MMiad
MMiad
14 December 2011

Help please: 45-degree corners on timber retaining walls

Help please: 45-degree corners on timber retaining walls

Like to hear from anyone who has actually worked with timber walls with 45 degree angles.

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MMiad
Dec 14, 2011 9:52 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 November 2011

Tamara1975 - Landscaping - a work in progress :)

Tamara1975 - Landscaping - a work in progress :)
1, 2, 3

Make sure you read the turf threads to get a lawn that needs next to no water, fert or care. It all comes down to what you do with the soil right now.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 21, 2011 9:02 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
piddo76
piddo76
14 November 2011

My Landscape Plan - Help! Retaining walls + plants

My Landscape Plan - Help! Retaining walls + plants

Which program did you use to do your house plan and gardening, etc?

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piddo76
Nov 14, 2011 10:12 am
DJVege
DJVege
29 October 2011

Help identifying and erradicating these weeds!

Help identifying and erradicating these weeds!

Fine paintbrush, Roundup, work backwards, don't tread on it and spread it everywhere! Got it! I'll make a trip to the shops tomorrow and get it done. Thanks a lot for…

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DJVege
Oct 29, 2011 6:13 pm
cmooring
cmooring
28 September 2011

Retaining Wall Price Estimate Comparison

Retaining Wall Price Estimate Comparison

If you live in WA, you can get limestone second blocks pretty cheaply from

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cmooring
Sep 28, 2011 11:39 pm
cmooring
darrell81
darrell81
21 August 2011

help with foxtail palm

help with foxtail palm

great thanks fu

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darrell81
Aug 21, 2011 8:02 am
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
19 August 2011

Place to buy bulk plants?

Place to buy bulk plants?

I like http://www.gardenexpress.com.au It's based in Victoria but does ship to other state. Very good prices for bulk items.

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Victoria_g06
Aug 19, 2011 7:17 am
Victoria_g06
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
25 July 2011

Climbers in pots

Climbers in pots

Neater, easier, faster.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 25, 2011 5:23 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
jzell67
jzell67
20 July 2011

Dead Lawn

Dead Lawn

Woops too late... ::wornout:: I sprayed them as i got sick of looking at them.... Im putting down some…

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jzell67
Jul 20, 2011 7:32 pm
frankgrimes
frankgrimes
13 July 2011

Advice on pool area

Advice on pool area

Bump - No-one have a suggestion?

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frankgrimes
Jul 13, 2011 7:22 pm
VeronicaM
VeronicaM
11 July 2011

plants to add to a retaining wall area

plants to add to a retaining wall area

Thanks :) I googled photos and Acacia cascade ( not waterfall), Casurina Cousin It, Grevillea Gin Gin Gem. might be ok in the front garden retaining wall...that area is…

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VeronicaM
Jul 11, 2011 9:13 am

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