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ht1
ht1
11 December 2009

What are some brands of petrol powered branch pruners...?

What are some brands of petrol powered branch pruners...?

I have a powered Stihl extended hedge trimmer works fine. Unfortunately they don't have a detachable brushcutter. The Husqvana has. Hmm.... Surely there must be more…

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ht1
Dec 11, 2009 3:24 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 December 2009

How do you connect a water meter to a garden hose?

How do you connect a water meter to a garden hose?

Glad it gave you some ideas for creating an answer to your problem :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 11, 2009 9:17 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
lisanne
lisanne
12 December 2009

Front garden idea's!

Front garden idea's!
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Well done Lisa!! You are a far braver woman that I :: :: I can't wait to see pics!! :) What size area did you do? I'm interested because I'm trying…

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lisanne
Dec 12, 2009 5:21 pm
fruitty
fruitty
12 December 2009

permanent weed prevention on side of garage with fence

permanent weed prevention on side of garage with fence

kek, thanks for the info, I'm probably worrying too much. There is still a bit of the moisture membrain there I might just tape it to the fence and leave it at that.

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fruitty
Dec 12, 2009 6:31 pm
fruitty
jodester
jodester
12 December 2009

Help! I need to repair a lawn in 4 weeks...

Help! I need to repair a lawn in 4 weeks...

Hi grasshopper, our landlord has been a right p***k so I'm not about to spend any extra money on him when he can't even be bothered to fix our light switches..... SO GLAD…

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jodester
Dec 12, 2009 10:01 pm
Redman
Redman
13 December 2009

Edible Street plantings.

Edible Street plantings.
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Pink - red variegated leaves. RE: topic. Basil going well. putting in more. Mint on a small bit between driveways (has a risk of escape but surrounded by concrete). Thyme…

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Redman
Dec 13, 2009 12:16 am
Redman
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2009

best mulch for close to pool ?

best mulch for close to pool ?

pebbles means you will never be able to feed the soil. This is the very key to happy healthy garden ;) Use green mulches (freshly chipped) from tree loppers etc. This stuff…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 13, 2009 12:56 am
TheGardenWhisperer
haywgl
haywgl
13 December 2009

Who is good at maths??

Who is good at maths??

Thanks Havingfun !! :D That is exactly the same set up as our cubby and it looks fantastic onto the grass!! Yep that is what I want to do!!! :z: :z: I'll just order the…

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haywgl
Dec 13, 2009 5:21 pm
haywgl
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
13 December 2009

deck and pergola questions

deck and pergola questions

Thanks for the replies, Oregon is definetly off the list, so I will be using H4 treated pine for everything besides the decking slats. I hadn't…

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Dukekamaya
Dec 13, 2009 7:55 pm
Dukekamaya
Jodie80
Jodie80
14 December 2009

Pooch Couch or Hound Dog Hardy??

Pooch Couch or Hound Dog Hardy??

Years and years and years ago i read it (it was a series of books wasn't it?) Thats about the only thing i remember really. Really should go and find them!

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Jodie80
Dec 14, 2009 12:55 am
Jodie80
davinci
davinci
14 December 2009

fake rocks

fake rocks

for brown granite rock i use granatic sand in texture stage of construction over a white and light brown oxide base kinda hard to describe if you havnt done fake rock before

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davinci
Dec 14, 2009 4:30 pm
davinci
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
15 December 2009

Fu would like some advice-re Dwarf Abelia-

Fu would like some advice-re Dwarf Abelia-

From time to time, you'll see them stress in the heat. They might drop all their leaves or a heap but they will always shoot new ones. the drop leaves in winter often as…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 15, 2009 12:25 am
TheGardenWhisperer
coopsmummy
coopsmummy
15 December 2009

how to move/transplant established silver birches? possible?

how to move/transplant established silver birches? possible?

Thanks -I will def wait until end of winter to attempt it - which should be good timing because the house should be finished being built by then! Thanks for the help! :D

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coopsmummy
Dec 15, 2009 10:38 pm
coopsmummy
ariscott
ariscott
16 December 2009

Help please.......our cycads are dying!

Help please.......our cycads are dying!

any photo?? And what kind of cycads are they? Regards, Ari :)

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ariscott
Dec 16, 2009 12:42 am
ariscott
haywgl
haywgl
16 December 2009

Building a garden bed..sort of

Building a garden bed..sort of

Ahh excellent - those were the type of answers I was hoping for :) Thanks everyone :D

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haywgl
Dec 16, 2009 12:04 pm
haywgl
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
16 December 2009

Seed Raising Peat Pots

Seed Raising Peat Pots

Itry_ the moon phases chart might look challenging but in looking at the chart you can see the green, red and brown boxes. The green is mostly for leafy greens ie…

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onc_artisan
Dec 16, 2009 12:47 pm
onc_artisan
Southies
Southies
16 December 2009

MURRAYA MIN-A-MIN Mail Order Supplier

MURRAYA MIN-A-MIN Mail Order Supplier

You're just wonderful Fu. Thank you for your help - over & over & over :: ::

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Southies
Dec 16, 2009 3:52 pm
Southies
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 December 2009

Depth of Garden Bed & Qty of topsoil

Depth of Garden Bed & Qty of topsoil

That is something I have seen well known media personalities mention. One in particular. However, WA leads…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 17, 2009 1:10 am
TheGardenWhisperer
kek
kek
17 December 2009

Front yard help - are my ideas too busy?

Front yard help - are my ideas too busy?

::sad:: I have heaps of liriopes in the front…

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kek
Dec 17, 2009 7:46 pm
kek

Folks a great newish plant variety in nurseries is this Casuarina called "cousin it" Not a tree like most would know ;) 10cm high by 1m wide so excellent for on top of…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 18, 2009 2:15 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
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themax
Dec 20, 2009 7:46 pm
themax
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 December 2009

Irrigation Solenoid Valves - How do they work?

Irrigation Solenoid Valves - How do they work?

black goes to negative, coloured wire to positive.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 21, 2009 12:57 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 December 2009

Horticulture with Greg Gilbert

Horticulture with Greg Gilbert

This guy has sooo much to share. :lol: Many of you, including myself, can relate to his passion for plants. Yes it will steal 4.55mins of your life but heh, I bet you learn…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 22, 2009 1:22 am
TheGardenWhisperer
suh
suh
23 December 2009

What can i do with this area?

What can i do with this area?

I thought about a water feature but then thought the pool is one big water feature, especially with the sun pod and it's little fountains. …

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suh
Dec 23, 2009 11:01 am
suh
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
23 December 2009

Fu - Some plants to go with Jasmine and Lavender 4 bck yrd??

Fu - Some plants to go with Jasmine and Lavender 4 bck yrd??

Well I say it all the time and being in Perth it is all the more important :) FEED the soil :) Get good soil in before you even think about putting something in the ground.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 23, 2009 12:04 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
grasstree
grasstree
23 December 2009

Temperature underfoot of concrete vs pavers?

Temperature underfoot of concrete vs pavers?

Try Timbercrete pavers, they are 22 degrees cooler than concrete and clay. Limestone is about 17 degrees cooler. Some concrete pavers are cooler than others on a 40 degree…

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grasstree
Dec 23, 2009 2:58 pm
Fernyhouse
Fernyhouse
23 December 2009

Outdoor setting

Outdoor setting

The price is all in the chairs, choose a setting with cheaper chairs and you'll be getting a [rice you need. I would caution against glass tables, although it's tempered…

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Fernyhouse
Dec 23, 2009 7:29 pm
grasshopper
grasshopper
27 December 2009

Dead Patches - Empire Zoysia - Any Ideas?

Dead Patches - Empire Zoysia - Any Ideas?
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Don't think it's Mealybug Mealybug ; Pseudococcus Long Tailed Mealybug:Pseudococcus longispinus Mealybugs are small insects covered with a white mealy coating; some…

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grasshopper
Dec 27, 2009 8:01 pm
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
28 December 2009

Horizontal slat fence questions

Horizontal slat fence questions
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Just thought I would update that our fence is now finished. You can check it out on our…

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First_Timer_Ray
Dec 28, 2009 2:53 pm
First_Timer_Ray
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 December 2009

What plant is this?

What plant is this?

It's a citrus of some description but due to all citrus having incredibly similar features and even some having the same, you'd need a crystal ball to work out what is…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 29, 2009 2:16 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 December 2009

Calling Fu! Dietes - are any types worth using?

Calling Fu! Dietes - are any types worth using?

Like I said I could take a bunch of photos from my immediate area that says these are a menace. I won't as that may identify my immediate area ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 29, 2009 2:33 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 December 2009

How do you construct a Vine trellis?

How do you construct a Vine trellis?

Galv posts or coppers logs. wire every 400mm or there abouts. You will need a turn buckle to tension the wire. You may want to use galv cable as well because it will be…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 29, 2009 2:56 am
TheGardenWhisperer
BIGDOG
BIGDOG
30 December 2009

Lawn Help

Lawn Help

OK no luck with sprays I eventually had to dig it up by hand/rake and lawn is now back in it's place I will keep an eye out for it returning and deel with it as/if it…

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BIGDOG
Dec 30, 2009 12:10 pm
BIGDOG
apom
apom
27 January 2010

Building PAAL Steel Frame Home

Building PAAL Steel Frame Home

We are thinking of building with PAAL homes now. I would be interested in your experiences in dealing with them and the quality of materials, instructions and overall…

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apom
Jan 27, 2010 7:00 pm
ariscott
ariscott
4 January 2010

Do I need drainage?

Do I need drainage?

You can do an invert... so the water runs freely to the front or the back of the property... or an agpipe under the gravel... Regards, Ari :)

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ariscott
Jan 04, 2010 11:18 am
ariscott
jodge
jodge
4 January 2010

Ride on mowers.

Ride on mowers.

I bought a 2 year old MTD Yardman 42" deck 18hp ... it has been used hard for the last 7 years and is still going (does cost a bit to maintain…

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jodge
Jan 04, 2010 11:12 pm
jodge
issy jo
issy jo
5 January 2010

Veggie Patch Corner - TIPS HERE

Veggie Patch Corner - TIPS HERE

Cheers Fu, Consider this thread now deFUnked (closed) Ive been a bit too side tracked at the mo to check this thread (post,post new year).Will check out the sticky when I can. Issy

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issy jo
Jan 05, 2010 9:29 pm
issy jo
Hels
Hels
5 January 2010

Pergola Base - Adelaide

Pergola Base - Adelaide

I would ring a few suitable trades people from your local paper or classifieds. We did that as we needed a brickie and we supplied all the bricks.

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Hels
Jan 05, 2010 9:45 pm
Hels
Macy
Macy
6 January 2010

New plants - cardboard pots inside plastic pots

New plants - cardboard pots inside plastic pots

Thanks Fu. So frustrating, some plants are doing great and some aren't and I can't work out why.

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Macy
Jan 06, 2010 5:56 pm
ariscott
ariscott
6 January 2010

Evergreen Frangipani (Plumeria Obtusa)

Evergreen Frangipani (Plumeria Obtusa)

Really??? Up here, they grow so fast (well, as fast as a frangipani can...)... I haven't had to buy any yet, except for a blue one... Regards, Ari :)

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ariscott
Jan 06, 2010 9:36 pm
ariscott
brobri
brobri
7 January 2010

To excavate or not?

To excavate or not?

..... davinci i did not intend to 'slag off' all landscapers. :sh: Myself, I am just a 'hack at home'. My intention was to merely give 'speck' some help as requested, and…

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brobri
Jan 07, 2010 12:52 pm
brobri
gweluphome
gweluphome
8 January 2010

Our garden design....any suggestions or ideas welcome.

Our garden design....any suggestions or ideas welcome.

HI guys, I just wanted to share our idea for our back yard. Our back yard is actually the side of the house and it wraps around to the front aswell. This required some…

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gweluphome
Jan 08, 2010 12:15 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 January 2010

help save my hedge

help save my hedge

Do a low hedge of some perhaps Correa Dusky bells, African box, tiny trev, escallonia, Japanese box or Korean box, Captain cook bottle brushes, Banksia birthday candles maybe?

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 08, 2010 1:24 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 January 2010

Does anyone know this plant please?

Does anyone know this plant please?
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Your not going to find them that size in a nursery :( It is Yucca ele :) I was walking the mutt the other night and saw one just the same as in the photo and the bark will…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 08, 2010 1:53 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 January 2010

Cottage garden design advice

Cottage garden design advice

Creating a waterwise cottage garden http://www.watercorporation.com.au/_fil ... Garden.pdf Waterwise plants to chose from ;) (and yes they are a Perth list but nearly all…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 08, 2010 2:00 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 January 2010

identifying some plants or weeds

identifying some plants or weeds

Good question :lol: It maybe both :lol: Hebe flowers from memory will fade with age. But it can also be possible you have a couple of different hebes in together. Flowers will…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 08, 2010 4:05 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
coopsmummy
coopsmummy
8 January 2010

Another tree question!! :D

Another tree question!! :D

LOL! Thanks Fu! I'll pull it out and stop hoping! ::wornout::

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coopsmummy
Jan 08, 2010 9:55 pm
coopsmummy

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