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Crazyk
Crazyk
4 November 2014

Landscaping options with poor access.

Landscaping options with poor access.

Those steps look like they need some TLC also. Anyway it does look steep but hard to actually tell from the photo. Go the fruit tree option, plant it out. You can also…

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Crazyk
Nov 04, 2014 7:17 pm
Crazyk
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
27 October 2014

Identify plant

Identify plant

Also have a look at dracaena varieties. :D

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Treeseachanger
Oct 27, 2014 12:08 am
Lobby2
Lobby2
26 October 2014

Which way is cheaper?

Which way is cheaper?

Hi We are currently building a new house and are starting to get quotes for our landscaping. We need a fair bit done - driveway, fencing, pool surrounds with fencing and…

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Lobby2
Oct 26, 2014 6:24 pm
claypot
claypot
25 October 2014

Help identifying 'pest' in new turf

Help identifying 'pest' in new turf

I got your link open, thinking may be african lawn beatles, but no never seen those bugs before. We use Yates Baythroid to control african lawn beatles in our lawn that…

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claypot
Oct 25, 2014 10:00 am
chadsticles
chadsticles
19 October 2014

Type of grass?

Type of grass?

Hi All, Been de-weeding and slowly getting grass back which was 80% weeds (was pretty bad). I had had some grass or weeds come through and wanting to know should I remove…

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chadsticles
Oct 19, 2014 4:21 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 October 2014

Turf as part of build or later?

Turf as part of build or later?

Sure did! We got shredded turf rather than roll on. It was cheaper that way, and eventually we had the best lawn in the street. We were 600m from the ocean as…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 16, 2014 10:04 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
14 October 2014

Landscaping comments/advice needed !!

Landscaping comments/advice needed !!

Yes, even when it's not flowering the leaves are lovely. They are shaped like butterflies (hence the butterfly tree is one of its common names). I also like how the tree…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 14, 2014 11:33 am
chadsticles
chadsticles
14 October 2014

Lawn Care Assistance/guidance

Lawn Care Assistance/guidance

Hey All, Just thought I'd update you all. It looks like some of the grass is coming through ok in the back yard. Though the front yard where I had all the…

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chadsticles
Oct 14, 2014 9:59 am
Canvas n Shades
Canvas n Shades
12 October 2014

White Shade Sails - anyone have one - do they get too dirty?

White Shade Sails - anyone have one - do they get too dirty?

Hi, A couple of other things to note with shade sails: You will need to keep the tension in shade sail, so that it doesn’t sag. Make sure that you have the right…

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Canvas n Shades
Oct 12, 2014 1:43 pm
Canvas n Shades
Alex2424
Alex2424
10 October 2014

Yucca Dilema

Yucca Dilema

I love yuccas for the same reasons you do, they`re tough and they look good. But im not sure if its possible to plant them in the pots in the ground and what effect that…

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Alex2424
Oct 10, 2014 11:03 am
Alex2424
CC101
CC101
22 September 2014

Anyone built a DIY shed?

Anyone built a DIY shed?

I will pay stratco to install

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CC101
Sep 22, 2014 7:57 pm
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
20 September 2014

Dividing one veg garden for crop rotation

Dividing one veg garden for crop rotation

Hi CH2012, I'm sure the fibre cement sheeting would be safe, but you might check if the cement content leaches out in time to make the soil alkaline. Great idea rotation.…

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Leonardo_23
Sep 20, 2014 11:44 am
bpratt
bpratt
1 September 2014

Paulownia trees

Paulownia trees

I sometimes suffer from 'brown thumb-itis' myself, but I think these will be worth the effort for us.

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bpratt
Sep 01, 2014 1:59 pm
spamhamster
spamhamster
23 August 2014

What Plant is this?

What Plant is this?

Thanks guys! :)

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spamhamster
Aug 23, 2014 3:49 pm
maximus
maximus
16 August 2014

Outdeco Screens

Outdeco Screens

Interesting. Who makes the screens you're using?

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maximus
Aug 16, 2014 11:09 pm
maximus
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 July 2014

Ideas what to do with this stone garden

Ideas what to do with this stone garden

I've just bought a new house, and this is what runs along the southern side of the house. Mind you given the…

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Stewie D
Jul 04, 2014 9:46 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 June 2014

Ideas for hard area ?

Ideas for hard area ?

Will check it out - thanks Tina. Hi Emy - yes - I…

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Saint Mike
Jun 19, 2014 6:30 am
Saint Mike
CH2012
CH2012
15 June 2014

Bare rooted rose suppliers? Can't find Climbing Cinderella!

Bare rooted rose suppliers? Can't find Climbing Cinderella!

Hi all, who do you get your bare root rose plants from? I presume many use Treloars? I've been looking for Kordes Climbing Cinderella and haven't found any in stock in my…

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CH2012
Jun 15, 2014 4:57 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
11 June 2014

Camelia troubles

Camelia troubles

I have had Camelias but they were in a shady position and gave no trouble. They were also very hardy because they frequently went without water for long periods when I was…

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SaveH2O
Jun 11, 2014 12:46 pm
SaveH2O
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 June 2014

Please help me choose some veg varieties

Please help me choose some veg varieties

Just buy a plant for the strawberries, that's what we did and they grew pretty quickly. Nothing like fresh berries off the plants. Just watch out for the slugs and snails…

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Stewie D
Jun 02, 2014 7:54 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
31 May 2014

Laying 400 x 400 pavers down the side of my house

Laying 400 x 400 pavers down the side of my house

if I buy 2x 4m rods... after I have Finished the first 4m how do I make Sure where I move the rods to is the exact same level? (I guess buying 4 rods would…

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Beetaloo
May 31, 2014 7:32 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
15 May 2014

New lawn on acreage

New lawn on acreage

Spray weeds with a broad leaf herbicide. This should not harm grasses and allow the grasses to naturally spread over your site.

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Beetaloo
May 15, 2014 3:49 pm
Beetaloo
suspct
suspct
15 May 2014

Most Economical way of using Sir Walter on a 3000m2 block?

Most Economical way of using Sir Walter on a 3000m2 block?

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to buy 1 roll of Sir Walter this weekend and prepare and mark off 5m2 of dirt on the…

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suspct
May 15, 2014 11:36 am
Ponzu
Ponzu
8 May 2014

Combination Plants with Blueberries

Combination Plants with Blueberries

have you considdered rhododendrons?

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Ponzu
May 08, 2014 9:16 am
yvonneh
yvonneh
1 May 2014

Outdoor Slab Help

Outdoor Slab Help

Thanks Matt! I'm now checking with the builder if we can increase the drop to 2 courses of brick so we can put recycled brick in... May be a bit annoying until we pave…

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yvonneh
May 01, 2014 8:19 am
Green is the Colour
Green is the Colour
28 February 2014

Recommend a lawn sweeper

Recommend a lawn sweeper

That is, if you are using one :) I broke my hip a year ago and since then I haven't been able to tend to my garden and lawn as I used to. Now, recently, I started taking…

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Green is the Colour
Feb 28, 2014 1:29 am
millermac
millermac
21 February 2014

zoysia issues Nth QLD

zoysia issues Nth QLD

Long story short , had zoysia ??? laid 3 yrs ago with no soil prep except small layer of topsoil on packed cracker dust . Landscaper obviously not a student of Fu.…

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millermac
Feb 21, 2014 4:24 pm
applor
applor
21 February 2014

One of those 'whats going on with my EZ' turf threads

One of those 'whats going on with my EZ' turf threads
1, 2

Well there is a rust lawn disease which is what you've had then. While the result may be the same, mine only suffered rust in the shaded areas. I have areas in full sun…

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applor
Feb 21, 2014 9:34 am
applor
applor
17 February 2014

Is this bug causing harm to my EZ?

Is this bug causing harm to my EZ?

Hey guys. Not really surprised I haven't had any replies, though I did manage to catch one and get a photo of it. Due to the size, it's very hard to get much detail but…

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applor
Feb 17, 2014 4:53 pm
Klacka1
Klacka1
30 January 2014

Two lawn issues, 'Caterpillars' and changing grass colour

Two lawn issues, 'Caterpillars' and changing grass colour

I've also noticed a whole heap of tiny black-ish crickets jumping on the lawn. Are these good or bad for my lawn? I've read that some eat moth larvae and other pests,…

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Klacka1
Jan 30, 2014 10:30 am
ny2000
ny2000
24 January 2014

Retaining Wall Recommendations for Brisbane?

Retaining Wall Recommendations for Brisbane?

I would not recommend Serene Scene Landscapes in Richlands, Queensland. As far as I am aware this company has done many defective works, including Category 1 defects which…

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ny2000
Jan 24, 2014 3:11 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
20 January 2014

Landscaping - red bark and rocks ?

Landscaping - red bark and rocks ?

Also a couple of bigger boulders -so the person may need a bob-cat to place them.

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Saint Mike
Jan 20, 2014 10:21 am
Saint Mike
suspct
suspct
9 January 2014

Asphalt (Hot Mix) driveway costs?

Asphalt (Hot Mix) driveway costs?

Asphalt (Hot Mix) driveway costs? Anyone had one done lately? I'm going to get some quotes but wanted a rough idea before i start. Would be looking at approx 200-300m2 of…

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suspct
Jan 09, 2014 10:01 am
hunk_ktm
hunk_ktm
10 December 2013

What kind of engineer for retaining wall??

What kind of engineer for retaining wall??

Thanks Emyn got your pm. Cheers.

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hunk_ktm
Dec 10, 2013 12:34 pm
MACCATTACK
MACCATTACK
21 November 2013

Ficus Pumila or Climbing Fig

Ficus Pumila or Climbing Fig

Left me hanging, but?

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MACCATTACK
Nov 21, 2013 7:48 am
HeathWilD
HeathWilD
15 November 2013

Fencing + Retainers - need advice

Fencing + Retainers - need advice

It all depends on who has altered the natural level of the land, If you cut 300mm and your neighbour has a natural level you are the one altering the land. If you…

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HeathWilD
Nov 15, 2013 8:49 am
HeathWilD
Hpqld
Hpqld
17 October 2013

Brisbane returf project

Brisbane returf project
1, 2

I assume you also gave up looking for spongolite or Richgro Aquatic plant mix and replaced with Perlite instead? Seems impossible to get over here.…

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Hpqld
Oct 17, 2013 8:43 pm
kiakhan
kiakhan
16 October 2013

Our Landscaping Journey - SEQ

Our Landscaping Journey - SEQ

Hello All I recently started a building thread covering the tail end of our house build. Once that is finished we will be moving very quickly onto our landscaping plans.…

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kiakhan
Oct 16, 2013 8:57 pm
PAB_34
PAB_34
9 September 2013

Looking for a Brisbane landscaper.

Looking for a Brisbane landscaper.

Hi all, Now that the build is over it's time to get the yards in order. Is there any landscapers in Brisbane you would be happy to recommend? Thanks.

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PAB_34
Sep 09, 2013 8:09 pm
PAB_34
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
4 September 2013

Retaining/boundary wall

Retaining/boundary wall

You might find that your current builder (if you agree for them to build the wall) will include the plans for the wall in your current House construction DA. Whereas any…

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KnockItDown
Sep 04, 2013 1:37 pm
KnockItDown
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
14 July 2013

No sun-concrete or artificial turf????

No sun-concrete or artificial turf????

We currently have pebbles down but have had issues with rainwater sitting and seeping into our foundation. We require something where rainwater…

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JazzyJess
Jul 14, 2013 2:23 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
8 July 2013

Feature tree help

Feature tree help

All the trees you have selected will be leafless at some point in the year. Jap maples are leafless for winter, 3-4 months. Pink flower tree could be Albizia julibrissin…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jul 08, 2013 7:37 pm
Tysonut
Tysonut
25 May 2013

Landscaping Advice

Landscaping Advice

Thanks for the advice everyone.

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Tysonut
May 25, 2013 8:30 am
Tysonut
ryan4321
ryan4321
17 May 2013

Flat Block Drainage

Flat Block Drainage

Hi Guys N Gals, I have a 2000m2 block which is dead flat and grassed. I want to make it all hard stand/parking and am thinking of boxing around the block with sleepers…

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ryan4321
May 17, 2013 12:23 pm
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
15 May 2013

Landscaping design - advise needed

Landscaping design - advise needed

I'm not sure if it was made clear, but the left side of the picture is the front of the house and the right side is the back. The back actually won't have a tall fence…

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MalinViktoria
May 15, 2013 10:53 am
MalinViktoria
tr0pp0
tr0pp0
30 April 2013

Do it yourself irrigation?

Do it yourself irrigation?

Great info there thanks, I didn't think to divide into zones, that will sort any pressure issue out. Will do something similar I think off the rainwater tank/mains…

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tr0pp0
Apr 30, 2013 12:36 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 April 2013

Lilly pilly pruning

Lilly pilly pruning

I would enlist the work of a qualified arbourist to shape these down in size. I emphasise shape. 1/2 their size should be achievable.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 18, 2013 9:13 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 March 2013

Value/Cost - Hiring People to Work ?

Value/Cost - Hiring People to Work ?

I also don't want to seem lousy or not willing to pay the going rate.

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Saint Mike
Mar 24, 2013 8:10 am
Saint Mike
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 February 2013

Agapanthus ... !

Agapanthus ... !
1, 2

treeschanger there are lots of lovely native blue flowered plants. However I've yet to see one that has a similiar form/shape to agapanthus. …

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Treeseachanger
Feb 16, 2013 9:41 pm
Online Gardener AU
Online Gardener AU
14 February 2013

Help required to design landscape

Help required to design landscape

Hi, That really is a clean slate! Some of the earlier posts are spot on. You want to firstly work out what functions you need your garden to provide, and also what your…

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Online Gardener AU
Feb 14, 2013 2:00 pm
Online Gardener AU

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