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simples
simples
21 February

Soak Well Suggestions

Soak Well Suggestions

Finally got the Soakwell at my house sucked out. Now I’m looking for ideas on how to hide it as it’s a bit of an eye sore. I’m thinking I’d like to turf over the…

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simples
Feb 21, 2024 8:21 pm
butters7388
butters7388
5 January

Pool surround gardening

Pool surround gardening

Looking for some advice on pool surround planting. We have roughly 500mm wide garden bed around the edge of our pool. Depth of the bed is only around 250-300mm to top…

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butters7388
Jan 05, 2024 9:05 am
Pulse
Pulse
27 September 2021

Retaining wall and landscaping near pool - need advice

Retaining wall and landscaping near pool - need advice

It will be expensive. You could: 1. get a builder/structural landscaper to supervise and manage the whole project, expect 20% builders margin, $2000 for engineering,…

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Pulse
Sep 27, 2021 9:15 pm
Noname
Noname
2 September 2021

Lawn.. what would you do

Lawn.. what would you do

turf it, do the prep work yourself. put a couple days aside to do it. you'll be fine.

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Noname
Sep 02, 2021 12:34 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
20 July 2021

TROPICAL GARDEN - HELP

TROPICAL GARDEN - HELP

HEY EVERYONE! We have next to no garden outside and I really want to make a new one that is tropical! Only problem is, I'm not sure what type of tropical plants/trees…

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Harweeeee
Jul 20, 2021 12:58 pm
Harweeeee

Help me landscape my front yard

Help me landscape my front yard

Hi, you do not mention your climate nor orientation to want tropical. If you are not already up here it can be expensive, character building and time consuming as soil,…

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On the wrong Planet
Jun 03, 2021 12:47 pm
sakgcaus
sakgcaus
27 April 2021

Front landscaping hell.

Front landscaping hell.

Thank you! That is what we originally kind of came up with. We were hoping to avoid going to council BUT I don't know if it's going to be possible. we don't like all the…

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sakgcaus
Apr 27, 2021 10:31 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 10:35 pm

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 6:12 pm
John0322
John0322
19 October 2020

Retaining Wall to boundary or offset?

Retaining Wall to boundary or offset?

It is from the back

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John0322
Oct 19, 2020 3:43 pm
reb123
reb123
29 April 2020

Grass has taken a turn

Grass has taken a turn

Hi all, Looking for some advice here. I laid sir grange Dec last year and noticed the last few weeks my grass has taken a turn for the worst! I've aerated, fertilised…

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reb123
Apr 29, 2020 5:40 pm
MTS2000
MTS2000
21 April 2020

Weed or turf

Weed or turf

Hi guys I laid Empire zoysia 2 month ago。 recently I found something difference from empire zoysia turf。Does anyone know what it is In the bottom of the photo Thank…

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MTS2000
Apr 21, 2020 8:45 pm
djdamo123
djdamo123
28 January 2020

Lawn ID and tips.

Lawn ID and tips.

Hey guys, I just bought a house and wanted to double check the Lawn ID please before i use and weed killers. Thanks Damian

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djdamo123
Jan 28, 2020 9:25 am
Dynamic
Dynamic
9 January 2020

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners
1 ... 12, 13, 14

this is how they make a good bean sproud https://shrinke.me/Orxw . you can try to make it by yourself.

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Dynamic
Jan 09, 2020 7:27 pm
roookstar
roookstar
1 December 2019

Amending Clay Soil with Natramin

Amending Clay Soil with Natramin

Hey all, anyone had any experience using Natramin Cal-K or Natramin Cal-S on their stubborn rock clay ground? I've pretty much got a yard of solid, hard clay and some…

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roookstar
Dec 01, 2019 7:48 pm
nulled
nulled
27 November 2019

Couch lawn height too high?

Couch lawn height too high?

Over the last few years I think I've been mowing my couch lawn too high. It's currently ~50mm in height and after looking online it should be around the 20-30mm…

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nulled
Nov 27, 2019 11:29 pm
butters7388
butters7388
2 October 2019

Ideas for narrow strip next to driveway

Ideas for narrow strip next to driveway

I'm looking for some ideas for a garden along the length of my driveway between the boundary and concrete. Currently it has grass but it is a pain to mow given the…

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butters7388
Oct 02, 2019 7:27 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
4 August 2019

my bromiliads

my bromiliads

This looks awesome, I love the ferns mixed in 🙂

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Alex2424
Aug 04, 2019 1:01 pm
Alex2424
Lizz89
Lizz89
14 June 2019

Plant ideas

Plant ideas

I'm into small trees so I'd recommend you Plumeria rubra (Frangipani) with beautiful white and yellow flowers! Or Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Brown gardenia) grows up to 7m height!

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Lizz89
Jun 14, 2019 8:12 pm
Lizz89
Littlegem
Littlegem
11 February 2019

Questions regarding new Buffalo turf

Questions regarding new Buffalo turf

Need to spray with fungicide every couple of weeks currently. Mancozeb would be a good start

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Littlegem
Feb 11, 2019 8:46 pm
BuLe
BuLe
2 January 2019

Project builder for landscaping

Project builder for landscaping

No worries, thanks

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BuLe
Jan 02, 2019 4:39 pm
BuLe
SteveMc
SteveMc
10 August 2018

Landscaping and highly reactive clay - prevent ground movt

Landscaping and highly reactive clay - prevent ground movt

Having had a similar build on piers/posts/bearers I share your concerns. Avoid any possible water movement to your piers/posts and your all good. In my case I had piers in…

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SteveMc
Aug 10, 2018 7:39 pm
SteveMc
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gillybean
Jul 13, 2018 4:52 pm
gillybean
aaronaaronaaron
aaronaaronaaron
5 June 2018

Removing rock to lay turf

Removing rock to lay turf

I have an old rock retaining wall in the middle of my lawn that now needs to have lawn at the top of the walls current height. The wall is not load bearing and just in the…

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aaronaaronaaron
Jun 05, 2018 1:20 pm
Imightbedave
Imightbedave
26 March 2018

Re: SOAKWELLS - How easy are they to put in and install ?

Re: SOAKWELLS - How easy are they to put in and install ?
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi all, Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. Using this guide, I installed my own soakwells a few months back. Pit in the back, pit in the front, with…

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Imightbedave
Mar 26, 2018 7:07 pm
NthHome
NthHome
26 January 2018

Shade tolerant grass with Blue Couch

Shade tolerant grass with Blue Couch

Another option aside from the buffalo grasses are zoysia grasses. Jimboomba Turf has a fantastic shade tolerant zoysia called Sir Grange. They even offer a service now…

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NthHome
Jan 26, 2018 9:08 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 November 2017

How did the trees die?

How did the trees die?

Lack of water. Depending on the usual direction of the weather, they may also have been planted in a rain shadow.

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SaveH2O
Nov 27, 2017 7:08 am
SaveH2O
bones
bones
24 October 2017

Help with Fu's guide to lawn prep.

Help with Fu's guide to lawn prep.

Hi there. I've read all through Fu's guide to soil and lawn prep multiple times so here's my quick question. In Brisbane with a heavy clay soil should I be going through…

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bones
Oct 24, 2017 4:49 pm
PVBuild
PVBuild
2 September 2017

Nature strips without lawns

Nature strips without lawns
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I love this thread. For everyone that says that nature strips should be grass or flat so you can see over it - welcome to my nature strip. Council has no problems with us…

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PVBuild
Sep 02, 2017 9:31 am
bg100
bg100
15 August 2017

Buying / Landscaping a Sloping Block

Buying / Landscaping a Sloping Block

I second the gumtree option - just search for "sandstone boulders" or something similar and you should get a few options. Keep searching over a week or two because new…

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bg100
Aug 15, 2017 5:17 pm
Dal01
Dal01
29 June 2017

New garden in a very rocky clay soil Brisbane block

New garden in a very rocky clay soil Brisbane block

Hi Corinda dream 2016, the best place I found for this information, quality plants at less than half price (for most) was the Rocklea Markets on Saturdays. We have just…

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Dal01
Jun 29, 2017 6:29 am
marcoola
marcoola
4 May 2017

Palmetto problems

Palmetto problems

Elaborate....?

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marcoola
May 04, 2017 8:46 am

Subsoil Irrigation for Lawn

Subsoil Irrigation for Lawn

MP rotators by Hunter. I use Toro sprinkler bodies to fit them to. You might find Hunter MP rotators on eBay at good prices. Remember, they need to be spaced much…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 01, 2017 7:17 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
roscoepikotrain
roscoepikotrain
8 March 2017

Taylex HSTP Effluent area and Vegetable/Fruit patch

Taylex HSTP Effluent area and Vegetable/Fruit patch

What pump did you have for your Taylex HSTP. How long till it failed?

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roscoepikotrain
Mar 08, 2017 6:23 pm
NthHome
NthHome
30 January 2017

Lilli Pilli Hedge

Lilli Pilli Hedge

thanks

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NthHome
Jan 30, 2017 8:50 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
27 December 2016

What is eating my lilly pilly?

What is eating my lilly pilly?

Looks like possums from the photos. Grubs most certainly do not eat entire branches. Possums love new growth btw.

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BeatrixKiddo
Dec 27, 2016 7:02 pm
Vantage_35
Vantage_35
18 December 2016

Help identify this tree?

Help identify this tree?

OMG! That's it!!!!! YAY finally Thanks so much

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Vantage_35
Dec 18, 2016 8:50 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
6 December 2016

Lilly Pilly dying in same area

Lilly Pilly dying in same area

If it's not physical damage, ie ring barking from line trimmer as mentioned above, or herbicide damage (from the lawn) then it's the soil. Check the PH Check for…

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BeatrixKiddo
Dec 06, 2016 7:09 pm
Turtle1
Turtle1
6 December 2016

Matilda Buffao Grass Patches

Matilda Buffao Grass Patches

Try both of the above :) Cow manure can help but the dog might like it too much :)

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Turtle1
Dec 06, 2016 11:29 am
Turtle1
Althom
Althom
1 December 2016

Analog sprinkler timers?

Analog sprinkler timers?

HPM have one for $18 outdoor rated at Bunnings

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Althom
Dec 01, 2016 12:35 pm
Althom
djblurr
djblurr
3 November 2016

Sedgehammer

Sedgehammer

Hi there lads, I've got a quick question about this beauty product I found for killing nut grass - "Sedgehammer". The instructions say mix 1.3g into approx 10L and that…

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djblurr
Nov 03, 2016 5:05 pm
vonsta76
vonsta76
26 October 2016

Landscaping labourer?

Landscaping labourer?

Check out this site for info on landscaping. Might find a landscaper too! https://nswlandscaping.wordpress.com/

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vonsta76
Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
vonsta76
Charley
Charley
17 October 2016

How to get my new grass green again

How to get my new grass green again

Have you tried watering with seasol?

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Charley
Oct 17, 2016 9:33 pm

We're building on a fairly flat block, 15m frontage and kind of triangular with 35m along the perpendicular border. We engaged a custom builder due to the strange shape of…

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Henzilla
Oct 08, 2016 5:00 pm
Henzilla
gowie77
gowie77
30 August 2016

New turf turning yellow/brown one week after laying

New turf turning yellow/brown one week after laying

Hi. Just wondering how you got on with your lawn?? Mine was laid 9 days ago and is starting to turn a bit yellow, I have lifted a corned and no roots have taken as…

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gowie77
Aug 30, 2016 6:15 pm
vonsta76
vonsta76
25 July 2016

Fencing on Gold Coast

Fencing on Gold Coast

Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably priced fencer on the Gold Coast for boundary fencing. Thanks in advance. Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold Coast

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vonsta76
Jul 25, 2016 2:52 pm
vonsta76
LynneB
LynneB
6 July 2016

Rolling Newish Turf?

Rolling Newish Turf?

I wouldn't roll it if the ground is saturated, but rolling just because it's only 3 weeks won't hurt it. A pic might help in showing the size of 'bumps'. I don't know…

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LynneB
Jul 06, 2016 4:25 pm
LynneB
lazybones1987
lazybones1987
19 June 2016

Looking for a landscaper in Brisbane Northside

Looking for a landscaper in Brisbane Northside

Hi, I'm looking for a landscaper in Brisbane Northside (North Lakes). Can someone recommend me one? I'm not looking at doing anything fancy, just some turf and plants to…

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lazybones1987
Jun 19, 2016 12:10 pm
lazybones1987

First home - no idea what to do with backyard ...ideas help!

First home - no idea what to do with backyard ...ideas help!

I can't see the original pics but the links work for me. Looks like you have a nice clean slate to start from. I am also planning our backyard from scratch. I have a dog…

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Jun 05, 2016 7:43 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build

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