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watering system and termite protection. help please

watering system and termite protection. help please

well the further away from the mains, the worse your water pressure is. That is why they are always run from a point as close to the mains as possible. Eg the front tap…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 01, 2009 3:19 am
TheGardenWhisperer

With the above plants these just are not an issue. It isn't like we are planting a Tuart tree nearby. When garden beds are against the house you do need to be mindfull of…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 02, 2009 12:48 am
TheGardenWhisperer
rustygirl
rustygirl
4 July 2009

NEED NEW COLOUR FOR BATHROOM

NEED NEW COLOUR FOR BATHROOM

yes i will have them ready monday morning can you tell me how to attach picture they…

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rustygirl
Jul 04, 2009 11:07 pm
FireFox
FireFox
4 July 2009

Unusual Boundary Fence Question

Unusual Boundary Fence Question

we used to live in sydney, and share our back fence with now good friends of ours (25yrs on!) we had a pool in our backyard and they had a excellent bbq area :D worked out…

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FireFox
Jul 04, 2009 12:58 pm
FireFox
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themax
Jul 04, 2009 8:52 pm
themax
themax
themax
4 July 2009

Eucalypt Help!!

Eucalypt Help!!

I also agree with the sensitive root system. I think that the Seasol etc, is the best chance also. You may be lucky and get new Spring growth. I think it's worth putting…

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themax
Jul 04, 2009 9:07 pm
themax
themax
themax
4 July 2009

had dirt removed... now what??

had dirt removed... now what??

ICE????? ICE????? I just read that bit... ::hyst::

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themax
Jul 04, 2009 9:09 pm
themax
OMG
OMG
4 July 2009

Dog / Pet friendly gardens

Dog / Pet friendly gardens

A friend's dog got sick from the grapevine at their friend's house, though I did know that grapes are bad for dogs. Another friend has seen a…

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OMG
Jul 04, 2009 11:35 pm
billdsl
billdsl
6 July 2009

Do I need a retaining wall?

Do I need a retaining wall?

that would work and be quite easy to put into place, and no need for engineering either all round win :-)

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billdsl
Jul 06, 2009 4:26 pm
billdsl
Sharon
Sharon
7 July 2009

retaining wall ideas please ?

retaining wall ideas please ?

I went with the Archistone wall blocks (500 x 250 x 200 65kg ea)with the bevelled edge, they look great with bullnosing on top. I worked in…

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Sharon
Jul 07, 2009 12:48 pm
themax
themax
7 July 2009

Capsicum From Kitchen Table Seed?

Capsicum From Kitchen Table Seed?

Sorry Paul. I have no idea what you are talking about. You are talking of people passed away, I am talking Horticulture. :D Did I miss something?

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themax
Jul 07, 2009 3:31 pm
themax
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
8 July 2009

Seed potatoes??

Seed potatoes??

I am using offspring of the last, last, years spuds Just leave some in the ground, they wont grow.

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onc_artisan
Jul 08, 2009 11:05 pm
onc_artisan
sarhil
sarhil
8 July 2009

Front garden issues

Front garden issues
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:-/ Does anyone know - for us down south (and in frost) - we would use choisya for hedging instead of murrayas - for similar effect (growth, perfume etc)??

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sarhil
Jul 08, 2009 11:57 pm
Paul Neri
Paul Neri
9 July 2009

Green Sin?

Green Sin?

Why thank you there, Buzz. I like variety. Hate mail/love mail that sort of thing (assuming you're being genuine). You see Buzz (you don't mind me calling you by your…

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Paul Neri
Jul 09, 2009 10:31 am
ani
ani
9 July 2009

Artificial grass

Artificial grass
1, 2

Thanks Haywgl. My friend is thinking of getting it, but her dog is normal (not insane). Your dog sounds like my old dog - she's 12 now but when she was little she was…

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ani
Jul 09, 2009 9:53 pm
ani

Question for Topiarius

Question for Topiarius

Yeah :) Just a bamboo stake, or any stake for that matter, that is the length/ height of the topiary you want to create :) Easy Topiary :) Just about to upload a new one as…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 09, 2009 11:08 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

Hedges

Hedges

:lol: They aren't Aussie plants though :lol: Diosmas will grow in shade and they go greener they just need lots of clipping. But so will any hedge at first.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 09, 2009 11:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
9 July 2009

Raised garden beds/best citrus

Raised garden beds/best citrus

Some local SA info for you. Malcolm W. Campbell BA, MAIH, MIPPS He is also on ABC talkback radio on Sundays I…

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Yak_Chat
Jul 10, 2009 12:52 am
Yak_Chat
Eager
Eager
11 July 2009

Stones and Lawn Seed Advice needed

Stones and Lawn Seed Advice needed

Hello Eager, Can I please ask the Brunning seeds you used, you said it died in summer, now regrow, does it regrow by itself or you re…

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Eager
Jul 11, 2009 11:19 pm
Eager
Vascariz
Vascariz
11 July 2009

Bonsai - Juniper - How to water!?

Bonsai - Juniper - How to water!?

Roseville NSW (near Chatswood!) Thanks heaps!

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Vascariz
Jul 11, 2009 11:39 pm
Vascariz
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
12 July 2009

Qs re path around house

Qs re path around house

Easy keep the shreder in the filing cabinet :shock: They say it is best to keep your files confidencial :wink: but to everyone :z: :lol:

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onc_artisan
Jul 12, 2009 10:55 pm
onc_artisan
locus
locus
12 July 2009

Can anyone ID these two plants for me? :)

Can anyone ID these two plants for me? :)

Dracaena Black Knight and I could even tell you the nursery that grew it from the pot :lol:...That is pretty sad :( The second is a tropical…

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locus
Jul 13, 2009 12:23 am
locus
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 July 2009

Top of retaining walls

Top of retaining walls

If you wanted to prevent falling a hedge is not you answer. You might get a similar result by setting up a fence with treated pine poles as posts and run lengths of wire…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 13, 2009 8:33 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
13 July 2009

We've been tree planting!

We've been tree planting!

Jo K Said We are situated between Adelaide & Melbourne. Adelaide side Just don;t plant and of those yellow leaved Gum trees will you :wink:

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Yak_Chat
Jul 13, 2009 11:07 pm
Yak_Chat
lisanne
lisanne
15 July 2009

Compost

Compost

Wow thanks Fu! That PDF has soooooooo much good information in it!! :D Looks like I wasn't even feeding my worms enough to begin with before they all died in the heat. I…

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lisanne
Jul 15, 2009 12:39 pm
Helloween
Helloween
15 July 2009

Couch and how to kill couch

Couch and how to kill couch

looks like your dog and I think alike.. hey you said kill couch, not kill weeds!

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Helloween
Jul 15, 2009 1:25 pm
Helloween
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
15 July 2009

Soil improvement enquiry

Soil improvement enquiry

Phosphorus sensitivity is only applicable to native plants that are Proteaceae. Even then not all are as sensitive as others. try blood and bone that is just blood and…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 15, 2009 10:14 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 July 2009

Building a Bottle wall

Building a Bottle wall

Spoke about this this evening. A few suggested searching Youtube for a how to ;) There was one on around the world in 80 gardens with Monty Don and they can be viewed on ABC…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 17, 2009 2:53 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 July 2009

moving a cycad

moving a cycad

They "luurrve" their Cycads those people in the cycad society :lol: I love the Cycads too :) I have a few ;) They have some excellent resource on their webpage :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 17, 2009 12:10 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
17 July 2009

Plants for along fence line....courtyard

Plants for along fence line....courtyard

Fu, yup both suppliers that I used had both of them, one had the cherry sensation and the other the Electric Pink, they are very bright for an australis, similar in colour…

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Planned LScape
Jul 17, 2009 2:38 pm
Planned LScape
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
17 July 2009

Near ground level deck question, no spaces between boards.

Near ground level deck question, no spaces between boards.

Have seen treated pine decking pop up off the nail when it was laid in tight with no gaps. I've also seen hardwood decking snap screws when its been butted in tightly. A…

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Dukekamaya
Jul 17, 2009 8:20 pm
Dukekamaya

Ohh Yeah! How good would they be :D Beautiful. Also try some aquilegia. They should do really well :) You will need to copy and paste these names into google and search…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 18, 2009 12:39 am
TheGardenWhisperer
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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 18, 2009 12:48 am
TheGardenWhisperer
seranay
seranay
21 July 2009

Unreliable Tradesman - Fencing Quote Needed

Unreliable Tradesman - Fencing Quote Needed

I am located in the north west, Jacana. The same thing happened to us with 2 fencing companies :roll: We finally got onto one that we are thrilled…

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seranay
Jul 21, 2009 12:17 pm
ozzybird
ozzybird
22 July 2009

Concrete sleepers as a retaining wall

Concrete sleepers as a retaining wall

Thanks for that, I will check the info. Much appreciated.

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ozzybird
Jul 22, 2009 7:15 pm
LOC
LOC
22 July 2009

Is it a plant or a weed?

Is it a plant or a weed?

After looking at both I am pretty ure it is "Alternanthera" looks exactly like it and similar vibrant colours. I wonder whether it came from the sugar cane used or birds…

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LOC
Jul 22, 2009 11:23 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 July 2009

Fu, what did I buy?

Fu, what did I buy?

Fu Manchu wrote If the things on the left say Aussie palm then they would be a plain old Cordyline Australis with an amazing…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 22, 2009 11:40 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
23 July 2009

Avonview Lavender

Avonview Lavender

I might add as well that if you can't get victoria blue salvia, wait til summer and they will be readily available. we pay about $2.50 for a punnet of 8 plants here in WA.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 23, 2009 11:59 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
24 July 2009

Any building permit experts out there? (Decking)

Any building permit experts out there? (Decking)

You can do the stumps and sub-frame at the same time to save time/money. Simply support the subframe with offcuts/scrap with the post anchors 'dangling' in the footing…

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Dukekamaya
Jul 24, 2009 5:13 pm
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
26 July 2009

staining pergola timber

staining pergola timber

The pergola isn't necessarily CCA treated pine, it may be LOSP treated pine for example. Not that it would make any difference. The main concern is how weathered the…

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Dukekamaya
Jul 26, 2009 8:25 am
Dukekamaya
apeg
apeg
27 July 2009

Fill and Leveling Required

Fill and Leveling Required

I am just about to finish building a house in the the ponds (NW Sydney) and we need our land levelled which requires around 30-40cm of fill for approx 150sqm2 (approx 80…

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apeg
Jul 27, 2009 7:19 pm
yvette72
yvette72
27 July 2009

landscaping ideas for pool

landscaping ideas for pool
1, 2

thanks veryone need more ideas so keep them coming

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yvette72
Jul 27, 2009 9:15 pm
kan83
kan83
28 July 2009

Aluminium decking/battens/slats in wood finish

Aluminium decking/battens/slats in wood finish

Hi everyone Has anyone heard or used these products. I saw them at the home expo in Melbourne. I wanted to use wooden slats above my porch as well as use wooden…

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kan83
Jul 28, 2009 10:04 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
28 July 2009

Oz Breed grasses

Oz Breed grasses

Bloody hell, sounds like you work for ozbreed :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 29, 2009 12:43 am
TheGardenWhisperer
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
29 July 2009

Basic landscaping questions

Basic landscaping questions

Can I add... Gardens, lawn etc adjacent to a house pad risks are 2 fold - whiteants and rising damp. The slab edge should be clear of anything other than parging, this is…

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onc_artisan
Jul 29, 2009 1:45 am
onc_artisan
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 July 2009

DIY Turf

DIY Turf

I will say that is an excellent run down there Adrian. I don't suggest just layering good top soil on though for a few reasons. It holds a layer of moisture close to the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 29, 2009 2:07 am
TheGardenWhisperer

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