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mockkie
mockkie
1 March

Native garden plans

Native garden plans

Fig Landscapes has produced an e-book and native plant index, available for purchase from their website. It's a great resource, full of inspiration and tips. Another…

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mockkie
Mar 01, 2024 9:24 am
chippy
chippy
19 August 2023

Getting decking ready to sell the place

Getting decking ready to sell the place

Use a product like Equisol's Vitalise to clean the deck then coat with a penetrating timber oil. It will look 10 years younger and add value to your home. Visit for…

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chippy
Aug 19, 2023 10:04 pm
chippy
random111
random111
19 July 2023

Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock

Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock

As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining…

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random111
Jul 19, 2023 10:35 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 July 2023

Using tank overflow for drip irrigation

Using tank overflow for drip irrigation
1, 2

If the water has passed through a filter screen that has apertures that are less than 1,000 micron (1 mm), the water can be diverted directly into a tank through a valve…

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SaveH2O
Jul 03, 2023 12:06 am
SaveH2O
Noname
Noname
14 December 2022

Feeding young roses

Feeding young roses

Maybe try a gardening forum?

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Noname
Dec 14, 2022 7:43 am
ussmc
ussmc
7 August 2022

Distance from dwelling

Distance from dwelling

I want to plant a pomegranate tree at my front yard - 3.5m away from the house.…

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ussmc
Aug 07, 2022 5:29 pm

Hi folks, I bought a couple of vertical slatted…

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Ehsantl
Jul 28, 2022 5:36 pm

It will pond at the high point because that is where your cut is and rock has been exposed. Water will travel through clay and tend to accumulate on top of the rock.Once…

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groundzero
Jul 19, 2022 10:34 pm
orionnebula
orionnebula
23 May 2022

Plain concrete marks

Plain concrete marks

Thanks so much, appreciated it!

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orionnebula
May 23, 2022 3:07 pm
tedburton88
tedburton88
15 September 2021

Water run-off

Water run-off

I had the same sort of problem ,the neighbours had a big tank that would overflow Apparently Council don't see it as a problem I think the only way is to build a decent…

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tedburton88
Sep 15, 2021 6:21 pm
smokyjoe
smokyjoe
12 September 2021

Pittosporums in planters

Pittosporums in planters

Hey all, there's a section of my yard in which I'd like to grow some pittosporums for privacy (pittosporums because we already…

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smokyjoe
Sep 12, 2021 4:58 pm
moudzj
moudzj
31 August 2021

Delete

Delete

Technically, because the wall is >1M high it requires engineering. This post has probably failed due to a bad footing, or not inadequate embedment. You could repair this…

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moudzj
Sep 01, 2021 12:46 am
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
29 August 2021

Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

I purchased the up down lights because they only light up a very dark area and act as both security and safety for my elderly parents. My previous…

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maddisonjean
Aug 29, 2021 12:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 November 2020

rainwater tank pump

rainwater tank pump

Hey! There are plenty of factors when choosing a pump for your rain water tank. I had a similar question, and was helped out by the team at Ag-Superstore they deliver free…

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SaveH2O
Nov 02, 2020 3:50 pm
SaveH2O
raj_27
raj_27
28 October 2020

10 Year old Molases seasol and powerfeed

10 Year old Molases seasol and powerfeed

Hi Guys, I have few liters of opened seasol and powerfeek and 10 kg of molases all opened and stored in garage which is roughly 10 years old. Is it still ok to use on…

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raj_27
Oct 28, 2020 4:28 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
6 October 2020

Bald Plant & Prunning Yuccas

Bald Plant & Prunning Yuccas

Drive around and look for mature Yucca Elelphantipes and then you'll make a decision about where they should be planted.

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Phil of Sydney
Oct 06, 2020 5:36 pm
seekers11
seekers11
23 September 2020

Vertical garden / living wall discussion and advice

Vertical garden / living wall discussion and advice

Hey, In the beginning, I had confused about vertical garden installation but after that, I started with a pallet garden because it is an easy and effective way to grow…

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seekers11
Sep 23, 2020 9:51 pm
TorquaySurfer
TorquaySurfer
23 September 2020

Landscape lighting

Landscape lighting

What's the best way to provision for external lighting in a build if I am unable to do detailed landscape plans prior. Would provision for a switch near the house exit…

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TorquaySurfer
Sep 23, 2020 8:38 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
6 September 2020

Silver birch trees with allergies

Silver birch trees with allergies

Thanks Shazaw, you’re right in the fact that there will be a lot of plants and trees that may cause my girlfriend allergies besides the silver birch. We also have a…

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Alex2424
Sep 06, 2020 10:32 am
Alex2424
chippy
chippy
4 September 2020

Steps to front door

Steps to front door

chennaiite I think what you meant to say was different size goings. In modern landscaping it's common to mix a couple of steps with big landings of different sizes. It…

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chippy
Sep 04, 2020 7:17 pm
chippy
pgtoz
pgtoz
3 September 2020

Buffalo grass colour change

Buffalo grass colour change

Thanks 😊. It was early this year, around February. Cheers

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pgtoz
Sep 03, 2020 6:46 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 August 2020

Connecting Storm water drain to existing pipe

Connecting Storm water drain to existing pipe

Hey Bluehorse Bunnings is going to lockdown in Victoria here The irony is I've never been so busy with construction, engineering and 3D Bim my2c....Forget Click and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 05, 2020 7:29 am
StructuralBIMGuy
crash76
crash76
29 July 2020

Grate style drain along house and on stairs

Grate style drain along house and on stairs

Hi, we have a house built on a sloping block, built late 80s. Along one side, there is a patterned concrete path about 2m wide, that has a number of "steps" or levels that…

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crash76
Jul 29, 2020 10:03 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
10 July 2020

Small garden bed - Tropical Fence Screening

Small garden bed - Tropical Fence Screening

Another question added to above Did you install root barrier even though non invasive I’ve read many websites that say to do that for narrow areas anyway? And if you…

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Gaudi
Jul 10, 2020 11:54 pm
Ramee
Ramee
28 May 2020

Closed planters with bamboo on stormwater easement

Closed planters with bamboo on stormwater easement

Hi, We have a 2m wide storm water easement along our back fence. we want to plant some screening plants along the fence line to screenout our neighbours rear facing…

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Ramee
May 28, 2020 8:07 am

Hi all, we are building a single story house on a North facing block with a retaining wall as our rear boundary, as shown in the photo. Apart from staining the sleepers…

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K4neX
May 05, 2020 3:45 pm
Ottmaister
Ottmaister
19 March 2020

Identify Outdoor Tile Type

Identify Outdoor Tile Type

Well I managed to lift one out and saw it was set on sand and now presume only the ones on the edges are set in a little concrete to stop them moving. The ones on the…

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Ottmaister
Mar 19, 2020 11:37 pm
tourier
tourier
1 March 2020

planting in the easement

planting in the easement

I think, but may be wrong, you can plant shrubs but not trees, and 2m from easement. Check with utility or council

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tourier
Mar 01, 2020 6:52 pm
vc213
vc213
23 February 2020

Install artificial hedge panel across opening

Install artificial hedge panel across opening

Hey, Looking for some ideas on how to install artificial hedge panel across an opening in our alfresco area. The opening is approx 3mx3m with a brick wall on one side,…

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vc213
Feb 23, 2020 3:59 pm
ussmc
ussmc
16 January 2020

Which tool

Which tool

Garden edging

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ussmc
Jan 16, 2020 12:48 pm
MClark
MClark
9 January 2020

Pictures of my garden (Updated)

Pictures of my garden (Updated)

Love it!

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MClark
Jan 09, 2020 7:45 pm
MClark
Dynamic
Dynamic
9 January 2020

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners
1 ... 12, 13, 14

this is how they make a good bean sproud https://shrinke.me/Orxw . you can try to make it by yourself.

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Dynamic
Jan 09, 2020 7:27 pm
neutronwrangler
neutronwrangler
24 November 2019

Brick rendered planter box

Brick rendered planter box

Hi All, I am looking at getting brick rendered planter boxes in my front landscaping. I won't do a DIY, but want to make sure they are done properly, so what questions…

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neutronwrangler
Nov 24, 2019 9:24 pm
NewKid78
NewKid78
22 November 2019

Scleranthus dying back - what went wrong?

Scleranthus dying back - what went wrong?

Hi there - I did get some info from the national botanical gardens (pasted below). It worked for a couple of years and then it turned brown again and died and I've given…

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NewKid78
Nov 22, 2019 1:03 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 September 2019

Where to put paving drainage

Where to put paving drainage

It has to drain to a silt pit before connection to sw.

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SaveH2O
Sep 25, 2019 11:02 am
SaveH2O
Alex2424
Alex2424
1 September 2019

What plant would grow well with agapanthus

What plant would grow well with agapanthus

Thanks amilelka, I was worried the agapanthus would be too much for what I wanted to do with the pot. I’ll either just have the agapanthus or move them to a different…

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Alex2424
Sep 01, 2019 2:12 am
Alex2424
smokyjoe
smokyjoe
19 August 2019

Help with my Lilly Pillies

Help with my Lilly Pillies

Thanks for the advice, My wife wants to rip them out and plant bamboo, but we're going to give them this coming spring to show some improvement, or else they're out!

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smokyjoe
Aug 19, 2019 3:39 pm
ElyseHayzo
ElyseHayzo
29 July 2019

Maple tree looks distressed?

Maple tree looks distressed?

Heya, I know this also another late reply sorry. I agree with Daniel86. Was it a really dry year the last two years? Even a well developed small tree like a maple will…

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ElyseHayzo
Jul 29, 2019 8:14 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
8 July 2019

How to raise lawn 200-300mm ??

How to raise lawn 200-300mm ??

Update..... found an earthmover on gumtree who was happy to dump 7m3 of soil at the front for free - it was to my surprise really good stuff. Took me 3 hours yesterday to…

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brokenstick
Jul 08, 2019 4:55 pm
brokenstick
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
23 June 2019

Landscaping cut and fill batters

Landscaping cut and fill batters

I like the idea of ground covers and some stairs. So many things can be done 😊

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DustyBlue
Jun 23, 2019 5:40 pm

Hi everyone, hoping someone may be able to give some advive. We are currently building a new house with a subfloor supported on concrete stump. The cladding is JH Scycon…

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Stuie Simmons
Jun 13, 2019 1:10 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
12 March 2019

Sleeper retaining wall cover with HardieFlex or HardieTex

Sleeper retaining wall cover with HardieFlex or HardieTex

I can't understand why you would cover a timber sleeper retaining wall with cement sheet. If you've ever seen these walls after 12 months you would notice significant…

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SteveMc
Mar 12, 2019 8:10 pm
SteveMc
Maria M
Maria M
28 February 2019

Perlite & Vermiculite in Melbourne Area

Perlite & Vermiculite in Melbourne Area

If anyone is looking for either of these in the Melbourne area for cheap, cheap, cheap.... Anyone interested? ::wink:: Hi Kerry, Are you still looking for some people…

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Maria M
Feb 28, 2019 11:48 am
fyeahm
fyeahm
21 February 2019

Sir walter buffalo backyard

Sir walter buffalo backyard

What did you use as top dress? I tried Hortico Top Dress from Bunnings once and it left some bark which got hot and burnt the lawn around it.

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fyeahm
Feb 21, 2019 2:49 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
20 February 2019

what can I do with my backyard?

what can I do with my backyard?

Hello there, You can create a beautiful lawn out here with beautiful flower pots aligned with the boundary in L shaped and grass all around the floor and can make it look…

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brokenstick
Feb 20, 2019 1:40 pm
brokenstick
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 January 2019

water pump

water pump

You need to work backwards from the required flow rate at the sprinkler(s). It is impossible to give an opinion without knowing your flow rate objective, elevations etc.…

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SaveH2O
Jan 31, 2019 11:47 pm
SaveH2O
subdivide hopeful
subdivide hopeful
8 January 2019

Artificial Grass Melbourne Clayton Area

Artificial Grass Melbourne Clayton Area

Hi dear, Thanks for your kindly reply and good to hear your garden had finished. If you have any question on artificial grass in further,feel free to contact us at any…

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subdivide hopeful
Jan 08, 2019 9:02 pm
amilelka
amilelka
14 December 2018

Plant Selection for screening. Near pool, narrow bed

Plant Selection for screening. Near pool, narrow bed

How about citrus trees? They are evergreen, dense and don't have very invasive roots. Plus the blossoms smell great in spring and you can eat the fruit.

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amilelka
Dec 14, 2018 3:37 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
11 October 2018

When to prune an English Box Hedge

When to prune an English Box Hedge

Definitely prune often. You need to keep in mind that as the hedge matures, the trunk and branches get woody and lack any decent leaf growth. Another reason to prune often…

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SteveMc
Oct 11, 2018 5:25 pm
SteveMc

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