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Fore2
Fore2
30 March 2021

Concrete Recommendations - Sydney South West (liverpool)

Concrete Recommendations - Sydney South West (liverpool)

Hi All, As title says looking for recommendations for Driveway, side paths and steps. Quite a big job but some concreters out they dont even show for the time agreed…

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Fore2
Mar 30, 2021 1:03 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
22 March 2021

Any way to get a free standing fence that doesn't blow over?

Any way to get a free standing fence that doesn't blow over?

Maybe buy some pots, insert a fence post and fill them with concrete? The pots can be whatever style, size and shape you need to make it work.

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Phil of Sydney
Mar 22, 2021 9:29 am
Pulse
Pulse
18 March 2021

Drip irrigation on a slope

Drip irrigation on a slope

yes but you need pressure compensated tube, I think netafin sells it, it means the plants at the bottom and top get the same water

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Pulse
Mar 18, 2021 11:51 am
Pombearinoz
Pombearinoz
17 March 2021

Gable Dilemma

Gable Dilemma

They are a lovely looking tree. I would have thought that if anything the roof will fade behind the trees especially once they are in bloom. Good luck with the rest of…

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Pombearinoz
Mar 17, 2021 2:38 pm
Pombearinoz
Jayt
Jayt
14 March 2021

Insect Eating Lilly Pilly

Insect Eating Lilly Pilly

Hi your lillies are being eaten by tiny green calypso beetles. Go buy yates baythroid, only need 10ml per two litres, spray all over with weed sprayer as watering can…

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Jayt
Mar 14, 2021 9:12 pm
michaeljh1965
michaeljh1965
5 March 2021

Landscape for new house

Landscape for new house

In landscaping, I really like alpine slides and ponds! Consider this option!

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michaeljh1965
Mar 05, 2021 10:17 am
michaeljh1965

Hi all, I am currently doing a DIY landscaping job. As an essential part of my design I need to alter the level of the ground to create the desired slope. I have…

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indo26slate
Mar 05, 2021 8:30 am
s-X-s
s-X-s
3 March 2021

Brick or concrete block front fence

Brick or concrete block front fence

If you have the budget, you can do stackstone (over concrete bricks) with slats for nice looks.

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s-X-s
Mar 03, 2021 12:25 pm
s-X-s

Even with no trees around you can still have gutters totally filled with dirt and moss growth, we see it all the time.

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Graysons Gutter Cleaning
Mar 02, 2021 3:54 pm
martyricko82
martyricko82
28 February 2021

Retic Low pressure / noisy when stations turned on

Retic Low pressure / noisy when stations turned on

Hi all, i’ve recently replaced all the valves in my retic from the main isolation valve off the mains , dual check valve, master valve and all solenoids. It all seems to…

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martyricko82
Feb 28, 2021 5:44 pm
MCDAT
MCDAT
22 February 2021

Need help with west facing wall.

Need help with west facing wall.

Only just noticed your reply. Thanks very much for the info and link. I will do some research.

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MCDAT
Feb 22, 2021 8:55 am
Dmac25
Dmac25
18 February 2021

Encourage nice grass to flourish over the crap stuff

Encourage nice grass to flourish over the crap stuff

Hi eazyware, appreciate your feedback

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Dmac25
Feb 18, 2021 1:37 pm
BarS
BarS
13 February 2021

One of my projects. Bird feeder.

One of my projects. Bird feeder.

Made a LED-lit feeder in my garden.

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BarS
Feb 13, 2021 10:31 pm
stockysan
stockysan
12 February 2021

Advice on retaining plinth/sleeper under colorbond fence?

Advice on retaining plinth/sleeper under colorbond fence?

Hi everyone, Looking for advice / experiences on this. I have a neighbour wanting to put in a new fence and get rid of the old asbestos one which is falling over.…

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stockysan
Feb 12, 2021 6:06 pm
Fore2
Fore2
11 February 2021

Black marks on timber fence

Black marks on timber fence

WTF is that?

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Fore2
Feb 11, 2021 9:35 pm
Eazyware
Eazyware
10 February 2021

Help to identify this tree.

Help to identify this tree.

Hi this is a pittosperum tenuifolium Commonly known as the cheese tree it’s actually native to newzeland

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Eazyware
Feb 10, 2021 8:31 pm
csingh
csingh
10 February 2021

Suggestions for Water Fountains in Sydney

Suggestions for Water Fountains in Sydney

Hi All, Looking for places which sell water fountains in Sydney. I've looked through google but not finding much that sells what I'm looking for, I'm looking for…

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csingh
Feb 10, 2021 1:13 pm
nieldy
nieldy
10 February 2021

Different Kikuya Blends

Different Kikuya Blends

We recently got some new Eureka Kikuya lawn turf put into our back yard. The reason we got Kikuya is because that's what we have in our front and we were advised it's best…

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nieldy
Feb 10, 2021 9:06 am
Althom
Althom
4 February 2021

Does anyone know what these are?

Does anyone know what these are?

Looks like Black Scale. Garden Centre or Big Green Shed should have a scale spray.

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Althom
Feb 04, 2021 3:11 pm
Althom
moges79
moges79
2 February 2021

What is this gum tree?

What is this gum tree?

It's not a Moreton Bay Ash is it? There are apps for your phone that can actually help you identify plants by taking photos of leaves/flowers. Pretty amazing technology!

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moges79
Feb 02, 2021 7:54 am
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
31 January 2021

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

Our block in on a corner. On the long side the ground level is 2.62, which extends out flat 6m to the boundary. Then from the boundary to the road is 3m and the ground…

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broadwaterbuild
Jan 31, 2021 2:32 pm
moges79
moges79
28 January 2021

Help with Pond

Help with Pond

No matter how clean the water in the pond is, it gets dirty after some time. You need to maintain it properly in order to keep it clean and free from dirt and insects. I…

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moges79
Jan 28, 2021 7:20 am
stevo6069
stevo6069
25 January 2021

Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

Hi, So i very recently laid 130sqm of SW buffalo and followed the Fu Manchu’s guide to a tee. Was wondering people’s views on pre-emergent herbicides and if it’s…

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stevo6069
Jan 25, 2021 11:09 am
JimmiJ87
JimmiJ87
23 January 2021

Kikuyu Problems

Kikuyu Problems

So, I figure it's time to approach those far more knowledgeable than I in the area of lawn awesomeness and seek their wisdom for my poor kikuyu in our backyard. A bit of…

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JimmiJ87
Jan 23, 2021 7:28 pm
Pharian
Pharian
20 January 2021

Help with these palms please

Help with these palms please

Here's some links to the first two pics, the ones that are sideways... very weird. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r5lc6tuiwot2h ... 1.jpg?dl=0

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Pharian
Jan 20, 2021 4:42 pm
Pharian
stevo6069
stevo6069
20 January 2021

Watering in a new lawn - advice

Watering in a new lawn - advice

Hi, Have just layer 130sqm of SW Buffalo and have a very good retic system with awesome coverage using hunter MP rotators. In WA and it’s hot all the time and have been…

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stevo6069
Jan 20, 2021 11:01 am
Anndrew
Anndrew
18 January 2021

Paving

Paving

Thank you... The melange D stone looks like what i am trying to achieve.. Thanks again

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Anndrew
Jan 18, 2021 5:00 am
Splashers
Splashers
14 January 2021

We layed our turf 8 days ago and it's starting to die

We layed our turf 8 days ago and it's starting to die

Looks like all the soil from the backing roots has been washed off, just water the Lawn gently and not spray hard at the grass. I noticed there seems to be no soil at all…

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Splashers
Jan 14, 2021 6:08 pm
Splashers
Darn
Darn
12 January 2021

Apricot disease ID

Apricot disease ID

Anyone know what this disease on my apricots is? Any info would be appreciated thanks in advance! :)

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Darn
Jan 12, 2021 6:49 am

Hi all, hoping you may be able to ID a few plants for us. The first one is the tall Pandanus/Yakka looking tree below: This next photo I would like to know the spiky…

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shaun2456
Jan 03, 2021 1:58 pm

Hi we are facing two issues (1. soil always damp outside our house, 2.Soil erosion) due to frequent heavy downpour, we already graded the soil and will install a spoon…

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Henryqld
Jan 02, 2021 1:35 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
29 December 2020

Retaining wall - treated pine sleeper length

Retaining wall - treated pine sleeper length

Hi All I am about to begin diy building retaining wall to hold some soil in the back yard and then on the front yard as well. I initally planned to use 2.4m H4 treated…

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JoePathan
Dec 29, 2020 12:21 am

We are finishing a build and attention has gone from the house to the outside. Our back yard is a blank and rocky canvas. We have a part plan. The lower area will be…

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sakgcaus
Dec 28, 2020 5:12 pm
71percent
71percent
24 December 2020

Wooden Panel on Exterior of House

Wooden Panel on Exterior of House

There’s a wooden feature on the outside of my house, that I can’t reach (even with a ladder). So I was thinking of getting something like

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71percent
Dec 24, 2020 6:58 pm
piir
piir
22 December 2020

what are these plants? (most are weeds)

what are these plants? (most are weeds)

Yes, I moved to the property less than two months ago. Can you point out which are lettuces?

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piir
Dec 22, 2020 6:53 pm
piir
piir
22 December 2020

what is the plant attracts both bees and flies in the photos

what is the plant attracts both bees and flies in the photos

Thanks Amilelka. I will taste the leaves. I am not sure if it tastes the same as the dills at the grocery.

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piir
Dec 22, 2020 6:51 pm
amilelka
amilelka
21 December 2020

Hopeless lawn - advise please?

Hopeless lawn - advise please?

I would recommend you consider ripping it up - and replacing it with a native verge garden. Native plants have come a long way in the last decade and there are some…

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amilelka
Dec 21, 2020 2:32 pm

The museum doesn't tell visitors the name of these weeds.

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piir
Dec 20, 2020 11:37 pm
SaeeS
SaeeS
17 December 2020

Landscaping Quotes

Landscaping Quotes

Hi , I am looking a for an approximate quote for landscaping services for a house to be built in Mount Barker. We require paving , turfing , retaining and pergola /…

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SaeeS
Dec 17, 2020 10:09 am
OWilson87
OWilson87
12 December 2020

What can I do with my front and side garden in my home

What can I do with my front and side garden in my home

You can just make a hedge, it always looks beautiful and decorates the house. I want to tell you that I really like your house.Hope you will do something amazing!

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OWilson87
Dec 12, 2020 5:41 am
Jimdee
Jimdee
11 December 2020

Lining a new planter box

Lining a new planter box

Use coreflute will help water to run off and not sit against the blueboard

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Jimdee
Dec 11, 2020 8:14 pm
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
3 December 2020

LED 12V Garden Lights flashing

LED 12V Garden Lights flashing

Need more info What strip lights, what spot lights, which Robus 100w driver??

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TheBigHouse
Dec 03, 2020 7:12 pm
7days7bytes
7days7bytes
21 November 2020

Couch invading empire zoysia

Couch invading empire zoysia

I had this problem and fixed it with a selective herbicide called Fluazifop. It’s commercially available in products called Fusilade or Apparent Salvo 212. You need to…

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7days7bytes
Nov 21, 2020 8:32 am
bsdll
bsdll
20 November 2020

Fence load problem

Fence load problem

We had a colorbond fence built with the retaining wall plinths built into the fence, these things: https://www.teamworkfencing.com.au/colorbond-plinths/. The plinths are…

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bsdll
Nov 20, 2020 1:09 pm
Roddy Grant
Roddy Grant
20 November 2020

Help with Lemon Myrtle Tree (backhousia citrodoria)

Help with Lemon Myrtle Tree (backhousia citrodoria)

Thanks I'll pour some water over it and check how long it takes to drain. The area definitely doesn't have the best drainage. Before I redid the garden with more natives…

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Roddy Grant
Nov 20, 2020 12:58 pm
jackofalltrades
jackofalltrades
15 November 2020

Sir Walter Buffalo

Sir Walter Buffalo

There is a chance that you might have lawn grubs. When you say the grass pulls away easily, that's a classic symptom as they attack the roots and the leave the surface…

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jackofalltrades
Nov 15, 2020 10:57 am
chetansoni_3141
chetansoni_3141
14 November 2020

Welding fence bracket on steel retaining wall post

Welding fence bracket on steel retaining wall post

Hi Everyone, We have 1m retaining wall on both sides & we want to attach fence bracket. It is hard to remove top 2 concrete sleepers & bolt fence brackets, So We are…

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chetansoni_3141
Nov 14, 2020 5:56 pm
Stan C
Stan C
12 November 2020

Grass Trees Need Help

Grass Trees Need Help

HI All, I will try and make a very long story as short as I can. I am a garden novice & I had my back yard landscaped by a so called "professional" approx 5 months ago. As…

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Stan C
Nov 12, 2020 5:19 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
11 November 2020

Retaining wall design and visualisation company?

Retaining wall design and visualisation company?

Thanks for the reply as we run the recycled water and a rainwater tank for my property this is not needed

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Bcr83
Nov 11, 2020 4:17 pm
Bronleb
Bronleb
11 November 2020

Granitic sand

Granitic sand

Yes it was compacted its about 10cm thick.

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Bronleb
Nov 11, 2020 1:07 pm

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