Landscape & Garden Design AU 
Landscape design helpThanks mb.
Specifically I wanted to ask if the plan is good enough/acceptable. Thanks for the vege patch advice. Now I am thinking of moving it towards the left side. By… Ozlizz replied 2 March 2015 ago How to increase the level of lawnHi BeatrixKiddo
Thanks for your reply.
I will do this now and hopefully can raise it by a few cm before winter comes, and then will do the remaining leveling during… mtz08 replied 24 February 2015 ago mtz08Feb 24, 2015 10:19 am Ornamental pear tree`sThanks Quenda, I think it would be too close to plant any tree`s where I wanted to so close to the pipes so im not going to, thanks for your help  Rotary Hoe & Irrigation - Don't mix?Hello everyone,
I'd like to say thank you to everyone so far for there expertise on this forum, it has given me many ideas wish I could give more back to the community,… Kay Parris Magnolia - sick plantJust a quick reply, you need to water at least once a day atm 2 or more if it's hot like it has been the last 2 weeks.... You need to water it like it was in a pot, even… how much topsoilYou need to dig it down further than that otherwise your grass will find it hard to send roots down far enough so it can become drought… Decking Footing AdviceI did see another hole (no photos), the footing was directly on top of the pipe. That hole was not as deep as the others.
Would it be a problem if the concrete over it? Help me identify this HakeaIt looks very similar to one that our friend has in his leafy garden although in Sydney but he has commented on the black cockies liking it too although the ones in your… Plants suitable for clayDon't dig down into heavy clay if you can help it, instead build up a raised garden bed using organic compost, gypsum and mulch. Maybe even use some mushroom mulch and… Private certifiers gold Coast Hi, long shot I know, but is there any private certifiers for the Gold Coast on this forum? Just need some advice about a retaining wall that needs building in a little… Please help me to identify this treeThey are a great tree don't write them all off. The dwalf grafted flowering gums (2-3m) are better behaved. Smaller = less mess. In a garden… joea replied 11 February 2015 ago Improving Wintergreen Grassalso try checking the pH levels of the subsoil, without correct pH levels you will always be uphill chasing. around 6.0 would be fine. it can be adjusted with lime if its… Looking for a landscaperI know that most tradies down here in Vic are pretty busy at the moment.
Could you consider project managing it yourself and get the various tradies in?
Fencing first (if… PaulyT replied 5 February 2015 ago Lawn installation this summerYes summer grasses such as buffalo, kikuyu and couch should be laid between October - March for best results. I put down Village Green Kikuyu in February and as long as… radiuz replied 5 February 2015 ago Retaining wallYour idea sounds like a retaining wall that is 900mm high which is a serious retaining wall that will need council approval.
If you want to have a 600mm wall within a… Hi all,
First post and i'm really hoping someone has some good advice to repair my lawn...if that's still possible!
It's fairly new turf, laid beginning of November and… Planting native grassesNativeseeds is the business that recommended the Kangaroo Grass, they were extremely helpful. Good luck on the planting! MnT replied 31 January 2015 ago Engineering costs for contoursWe're looking at a cut of 1m and retaining walls a similar height. But council only allows 600mm cut & said no way they'll approve a cut that big.
But spoke to cdc and… Nelly83 replied 28 January 2015 ago Medium Maintenance GardenI always refer to the plants your local council plant around roundabouts, nature strips, etc.
There isn't anyone caring for them apart from some mulch every few… Seeking ideas on my small courtyard.A few ideas;
Retractable clothesline
new large format pavers over concrete
creeper grown on fence to hide and give illusion of garden being larger. (perhaps star… Vertical Vegie Garden - PerthHas anyone in Perth attempted this?
I am thinking of utilizing the side of our house (dead space) and turning it into a vertical vegie garden.… Landscaping ideas & contractors/designersIf you did a google search for landscapers in Perth , the result would throw up quite a few. These days nearly everyone has a website so I'm sure you would get some good… Pergola/alfresco ideas please.Browse Houzz. Lol that rhymes.
It's a great resource but even better post a few pics and many members will be willing to give you their opinions
Crazyk replied 25 January 2015 ago Sugar cane mulch always dry?Sounds great!
The sugar cane mulch is a great mulch but having it between quick draining soil and the wood chip mulch didn't do it any favours; spread some good organic… SaveH2O replied 21 January 2015 ago Magnolia 'Little Gem' PruningHi,
I've planted a few of these Magnolia 'Little Gem' (24 to be exact) in my garden, now, some are planted outside my window.
As they are evergreen, I want to keep the… JB1 started a topic 21 January 2015 ago With all the rain we have had recently it's making it hard to control the weeds that have come through. In saying that I would rather have the weeds come through now then… Zoysia project in Melbourne
I wouldn't use fescue it would be even harder than rye to get rid of. If you use rye just follow the above advice, it will make for a better year round lawn.
You can… Levelling topsoil/turf underlayHit it with the sprinkler a few times and it will naturally compact. Then roll dry as Pauly said. A dump of rain is the ideal.
Retaining wall questionthe retaining wall is within our boundary so i assume we are responsible for the entire cost. Mortarless blocks for small wallThanks for the reply.
So far I've found ezy wall, versa wall and heron blocks which I believe all allow a vertical wall.
The only thing I can't figure out with all of them… pittosporum screenmasterYes all good.It was my fault.l had used a herbicide for gorse,stays in soil for twelve months.l had sprayed there
and forgot ideas for a tropical pool landscapePossibly The Pool Master on Discovery Channel. I've seen two episodes. In one he built a 'natural pool' (swimming pond) on a cliff edge in the mountains. Used heavy… Edible garden landscaping - Melbourne
We've always incorporated edibles within garden beds in previous gardens. Using a border of chives, or cauliflowers or lettuce in a garden is fun and easy to do, but… LANDSCAPING DAMAGE LIABILITYHi landscaper ordered in a truck of soil. He directed the truck driver to drive over the pavement, which of course cracked.
I was surprised he did this as I know they… tracey em started a topic 16 January 2015 ago
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