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Shambini
Shambini
1 April 2014

Landscape Designers in Adelaide - Recommendations please!

Landscape Designers in Adelaide - Recommendations please!

Hey Broom, check out your PM. I used a forum member "Cherub" who has put together a great landscape design plan for…

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Shambini
Apr 01, 2014 1:30 pm
Shambini
SimonR
SimonR
31 March 2014

Improve clay soil couch lawn

Improve clay soil couch lawn

Hi Folks, new member to the forum here. I am in Adelaide with a couch lawn front and back. Front lawn was laid April last year with instant turf, and the back was…

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SimonR
Mar 31, 2014 11:50 pm
SimonR
kexkez
kexkez
24 March 2014

murraya compost

murraya compost

I'd add some perlite to the hole as well as this will lighten up the heaviness of the soil. I have lots of clay and rock mix at my place. The plants that seem to do…

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kexkez
Mar 24, 2014 11:22 am
kexkez
SimonR
SimonR
23 March 2014

Winter grass

Winter grass

Hey Kempe, I am in Adelaide with the same grass on similar soil. Post emergent control is just a pain, so this year I did a bit of research and found that a pre-emergent…

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SimonR
Mar 23, 2014 1:50 pm
SimonR
filthydeluxe
filthydeluxe
4 March 2014

Feature trees for the Adelaide Hills

Feature trees for the Adelaide Hills

So the Wife and I were wandering the hills nurseries looking for a medium tree with weeping foliage that will go well in clay soil. Ended up with a Redwood. So obviously…

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filthydeluxe
Mar 04, 2014 9:06 pm
filthydeluxe
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bradk
Mar 02, 2014 7:15 am
Peter2012
Peter2012
22 February 2014

FREE CLEAN SOIL WANTED URGENTLY, FLAGSTAFF HILL SA

FREE CLEAN SOIL WANTED URGENTLY, FLAGSTAFF HILL SA

Hi, guys, I'm looking for the chance of getting around 20 tons or less of clean, garden soil for free, hopefully in a few days. If you have some, please call me on…

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Peter2012
Feb 22, 2014 2:32 pm
Surfnturf
Surfnturf
2 February 2014

Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!
1, 2

Well its been a few years since I started this garden and its going quite well,Except for a little…

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Surfnturf
Feb 02, 2014 3:21 pm
Roann
Roann
11 January 2014

Do Siphon Mixers work ok?

Do Siphon Mixers work ok?

Can anyone tell me whether the Siphon Mixer like the on available from sustainable outdoors work ok? What problems are you likely to get? I am thinking about trying it…

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Roann
Jan 11, 2014 1:31 pm
energywindowfashions
energywindowfashions
10 January 2014

How to fix this lawn?

How to fix this lawn?

Whilst I can't really advise you on how to prepare for lawn (I've never done it myself after seeing how much time and effort my dad and grandfather have put into such…

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energywindowfashions
Jan 10, 2014 11:01 am
Random
Random
23 November 2013

Tap timer for the other end of the hose.

Tap timer for the other end of the hose.

Thanks, that is pretty close, though the output needs to be female as sprinklers etc usually have a male end, but I have that sorted. I love forums!

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Random
Nov 23, 2013 2:40 am
acam
acam
22 November 2013

What lawn do I have? Help rid of bindis

What lawn do I have? Help rid of bindis

Thanks krilnik. I will have a look at that information. I have identified the lawns as Kikuyu.

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acam
Nov 22, 2013 5:25 am
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
23 October 2013

How much should we prune our lemon tree

How much should we prune our lemon tree

A couple of years ago my Dad decided to give our very old lemon tree the pruning of its life. We had just moved in and it appeared to have been left alone for years, and…

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Teaswizzler
Oct 23, 2013 1:02 am
Teaswizzler
vozdra
vozdra
16 October 2013

how much zeolite?

how much zeolite?

Long time reader, first time poster. I am about to plant some English box along my driveway (it's a clay soil) I am just wondering how much zeolite you would recommend as…

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vozdra
Oct 16, 2013 8:08 pm
FionaT
FionaT
15 September 2013

Lawn Rehab

Lawn Rehab

Looks like Kikuyu, my husband said if you keep it regularly mowed it should be OK,just don't let it get out of control. It should bounce back,hope this helps.

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FionaT
Sep 16, 2013 12:02 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
31 August 2013

Kwik kerb

Kwik kerb

Look for "garden edges" etc. Kwik Kurb may be OK - but as said above - they are all…

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Saint Mike
Aug 31, 2013 10:55 am
Saint Mike
Landed_Gentry
Landed_Gentry
19 August 2013

Tools for planning a big landscaping job

Tools for planning a big landscaping job

Thanks for that comprehensive post. I took your advice re:getting a quote and was a bit shocked at the…

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Landed_Gentry
Aug 19, 2013 4:35 pm

What im thinking at the moment is The third…

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Gristy
Jun 07, 2013 11:59 am
hachy
hachy
1 June 2013

landscaping around septic tank?

landscaping around septic tank?

has anyone had to design their front garden around a septic tank? what sort of things did you do?

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hachy
Jun 01, 2013 10:09 am
hachy

landscaping programs

landscaping programs

Hi, Try this link - http://smallblueprinter.com/garden/planner.html Bear in mind that designing your own garden doesnt take into account soil conditions, climate,…

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Online Gardener AU
May 09, 2013 6:12 pm
Online Gardener AU
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 April 2013

Jasmine and herbs in the same pot?

Jasmine and herbs in the same pot?

Sounds like your the part of your brain that controls gardening it very active :) To have a climber of any sort in a pot is a tough gig. It's fine at first but in time…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 18, 2013 9:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 February 2013

My lawn is looking very sick

My lawn is looking very sick

You can't use them because water is needed to carry them through to the roots. Unless a huge rainfall comes along and washes it through... and then away, you can get some…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 13, 2013 11:14 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Mclaren
Mclaren
8 February 2013

Problem with my veggie box ...

Problem with my veggie box ...

Thanks Fu - you're on fire today!! :lol:

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Mclaren
Feb 08, 2013 4:12 pm
Mclaren
Althom
Althom
10 January 2013

Euonymus Tom Thumb heat damaged

Euonymus Tom Thumb heat damaged

Spray with Stressguard/Droughtguard

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Althom
Jan 10, 2013 2:23 pm
Althom
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
7 January 2013

Pool friendly plants

Pool friendly plants

We have a pool and a lilly pilli tree in our back neighbours yard. It is a nightmare and has caused havoc with our filter DO NOT EVER PLANT a…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 07, 2013 5:29 pm
roadrunner14
roadrunner14
5 December 2012

When to weed n feed prickle patch

When to weed n feed prickle patch

Any time the weeds are growing you will usually get a kill but in this case the burrs (looks like creeping oxalis) have formed and it would have already spread seeds for…

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roadrunner14
Dec 05, 2012 9:49 am
mikeg12
mikeg12
23 November 2012

Help in Adelaide

Help in Adelaide

Living Pictures aren't too bad - i have used these guys for first consult and design. http://www.livingpictures-landscapegard ... m.au/home/ But I have an appointment in…

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mikeg12
Nov 23, 2012 9:00 am
Surfnturf
Surfnturf
22 November 2012

Herb Garden (need advice first,please)

Herb Garden (need advice first,please)

Thanks heykaramba for the response. I actually rang the company that makes Zero and they said exactly the same thing to me so I did it about a week ago .I will start to…

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Surfnturf
Nov 22, 2012 11:20 pm
oldmacdonald
oldmacdonald
18 November 2012

Grass, grass and more grass.......

Grass, grass and more grass.......

Another thought....... I have a huge, HUGE! mound of old pine needles and mulchy fine stuff that I hand raked from under all the pine trees (been on the soil for 50 or…

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oldmacdonald
Nov 18, 2012 3:59 pm
ring09
ring09
3 October 2012

solution to rusting new fence

solution to rusting new fence

Hi I would go back to the supplier with an email along with photos. I agree condensation should not cause this problem.

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ring09
Oct 03, 2012 3:32 pm
ring09
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 11:28 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
DazzaB
DazzaB
28 August 2012

Moss Rocks Budgeting

Moss Rocks Budgeting

Hi Folks, I'm trying to decide whether to get some moss rocks for my front yard. If you've got them can you please tell me how much they cost and the size of the area you…

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DazzaB
Aug 28, 2012 5:16 pm
1stBuildFR
1stBuildFR
3 August 2012

Using Sleepers as garden Edger?

Using Sleepers as garden Edger?

Thanks, jus remembered my brothers friend owns a concreting company that does driveways and retaining walls. So might give him a buzz. Or better, get my brother to give…

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1stBuildFR
Aug 03, 2012 1:19 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
31 July 2012

Can I save my mop top??? i think it drowned :(

Can I save my mop top??? i think it drowned :(

http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/impor ... 04_019.pdf As nice as they look, they are an absolute menace in landscapes. i deal with disputes regarding these at least every…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 31, 2012 1:10 am
TheGardenWhisperer
bashworth
bashworth
30 July 2012

Moss Rock retaining wall over 1M needs council approval?

Moss Rock retaining wall over 1M needs council approval?

Its more something you could go to the council and ask for an opinion on from them - not ignoring them!

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bashworth
Jul 30, 2012 7:06 am
bashworth
Krilnik
Krilnik
26 April 2012

Santa Anna

Santa Anna

OK thanks for the advice!! I'll keep a look out later this year....

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Krilnik
Apr 26, 2012 9:34 am
ItalianGlassDecor
ItalianGlassDecor
6 April 2012

World First OUTDOOR Murano LED Lighting

World First OUTDOOR Murano LED Lighting

Hi Everybody We can enhance any Outdor Decor plan with worldfirst patented Outdoor LED Chandeliers from Formia Murano. A world first patented solution so please if you…

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ItalianGlassDecor
Apr 06, 2012 4:28 pm
ItalianGlassDecor
Mclaren
Mclaren
5 April 2012

Water features - Adelaide

Water features - Adelaide

Thanks - I'd be very interested - we may need some blinds too down the line!! Cheers Annette

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Mclaren
Apr 05, 2012 12:27 pm
Mclaren
Savanah
Savanah
1 April 2012

Best trees to create border on fence line

Best trees to create border on fence line

I have finally had a chance to get back online and reply Topiarius, thank you.

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Savanah
Apr 01, 2012 8:24 am
PHL
PHL
29 March 2012

Under Soil and Drip irrigation

Under Soil and Drip irrigation

Having installed SSI in our house, I'm now replacing it with the MP Rotators. My problem is maintenance is not trivial, with a herbicide "filter" to stop root ingrowth…

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PHL
Mar 29, 2012 10:40 pm
Broom
Broom
3 March 2012

Front & backyard trees - Claret Ash?

Front & backyard trees - Claret Ash?

The ornamental pears can have the lower growing branches cut off to raise the canopy- I did it with the ones we had at our last place. I didn't…

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Broom
Mar 03, 2012 11:24 pm
Broom
71monaro
71monaro
25 February 2012

Is rainwater ok for subsurface turf irrigation?

Is rainwater ok for subsurface turf irrigation?

Thanks Fu, As any system plumbed to the house, if it runs out then it switches over to mains, so will always have a supply for the irrigation, It will just make sure we…

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71monaro
Feb 25, 2012 9:54 pm
Broom
Broom
26 January 2012

How do I get rid of cowthrop?

How do I get rid of cowthrop?

After some advice please ::smile:: We have 2.2acres which is absolutely riddled with cowthrop! (Man those things hurt to step on) We have moved into our new house & would like to…

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Broom
Jan 26, 2012 11:39 pm
Broom
71monaro
71monaro
20 January 2012

rendered retaining wall advise

rendered retaining wall advise

I would like to acheive a rendered look retaining wall. <1m height >10m length. Is the most economical solution a concrete sleeper wall, covered in blueboard, rendered?…

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71monaro
Jan 20, 2012 11:41 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
9 November 2011

Caring for my fruit trees

Caring for my fruit trees

Try avoid regular watering. Make the lazy things work hard for water. They will send down deeper roots if the mulching is done well. Search mulch and there's a heap of…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 09, 2011 9:28 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
9 November 2011

Heavy Veg Garden Soil Mix.

Heavy Veg Garden Soil Mix.

Your set up is fine. You have just entered the real world of making soil. :) A concept absolutely foreign to nearly everyone. Check out the work of Newcastle Uni on soil…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 09, 2011 12:21 am
TheGardenWhisperer
raj_27
raj_27
28 October 2011

ordering plants online?

ordering plants online?

Raj thanks for the recommendation. Today I've ordered 2 x 34 mixed plants as postage cost remains the same for one or two boxes. In the…

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raj_27
Oct 28, 2011 10:01 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
13 September 2011

Where can I buy spongolite in Adelaide?

Where can I buy spongolite in Adelaide?

I got this response from a supplier in Adelaide - at least it sounds like I can get most of what I want .. still haven't had the conversation with the landscaper the…

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Mclaren
Sep 13, 2011 5:52 pm
Mclaren
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 September 2011

Help new lawn not looking good

Help new lawn not looking good

Pretty common after common industry advice. That's why I have done the turf laying thread.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 05, 2011 6:27 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
25 August 2011

What's between your garage door and fence?

What's between your garage door and fence?

Huggy, I'd chuck in some organic compost and some bentonite clay maybe some rock minerals. Get some tubestock Grevillea Gin Gin Gem and there is an idea for that spot.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 25, 2011 1:35 am
TheGardenWhisperer

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