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6banga
6banga
17 February 2016

Backyard not quite level

Backyard not quite level

Can you please post a picture of what it looks like now. I think it would be ok what I would do is build the level up against your slab by adding soil and have a slight…

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6banga
Feb 17, 2016 8:29 pm
6banga
6banga
17 February 2016

horizontal slat gate mounting

horizontal slat gate mounting

HI Everyone. I picked up some sturdy steel horizontal slat gates. I was going to mount them on a piece of RHS 50mm x 50mm and dyna bolt them to the brick wall on the…

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6banga
Feb 17, 2016 7:42 pm
raina
raina
15 February 2016

Need some advice regarding Timber vs Colorbond sheds

Need some advice regarding Timber vs Colorbond sheds

Hi all, We are building in sydney and we want to install a small sized shed in our backyard for garden supplies and other bits and pieces. We like Timbersheds but they…

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raina
Feb 15, 2016 12:15 pm
MrBee
MrBee
14 February 2016

H4 timber posts in ground what to do help....

H4 timber posts in ground what to do help....

If you're that worried about it you should probably instead use something like this http://www.bunnings.com.au/ridgi-150-x- ... r_p1080303

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MrBee
Feb 14, 2016 12:41 pm
MrBee
6banga
6banga
12 February 2016

Help Building Steel Gal Retaining Wall

Help Building Steel Gal Retaining Wall

Is throwing bricks and rocks in cutting corners? Im making sure as a bare minimum that my wall height is 600mm im planting my gal post at least 600mm in the ground also?…

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6banga
Feb 12, 2016 6:49 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
10 February 2016

Driveways on acreage

Driveways on acreage

My access road on my acreage was about 600m+. It cost about $30,000. Most of this was for materials and cartage. For your 40m driveway expect between $1,000 & $2,000

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Beetaloo
Feb 10, 2016 10:07 pm
Beetaloo
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 February 2016

Building a pond to control mosquitos

Building a pond to control mosquitos

D101 you also have to remember that mossies may need water to breed - mostly in ponds but even in the water of large crown leaves but they eat plant material and nectar.…

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Stewie D
Feb 03, 2016 8:28 am
Martin Johnson
Martin Johnson
2 February 2016

Advice!!

Advice!!

If moisture is getting into the masonry wall eliminate source of moisture by properly tuckpointing any cracks or missing mortar in the wall or patching concrete with a…

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Martin Johnson
Feb 02, 2016 5:00 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
31 January 2016

Help identify this tree please :)

Help identify this tree please :)

Is it a Tuckeroo - a lovely tree. Doesn't grow too high AND has non-invasive roots. BUT - I'm no expert - maybe someone will tell you it isn't ... :)

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Saint Mike
Jan 31, 2016 9:04 am
Saint Mike
MDRL
MDRL
29 January 2016

Landscape design and construction

Landscape design and construction

Hi, I am building a house in Marsden Park NSW 2760. Any recommended companies to get the landscaping done?

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MDRL
Jan 29, 2016 8:55 am
Michelle
Michelle
29 January 2016

My deck project

My deck project

I haven't posted up here for a while...hows everyone going? :) Here my project over the Christmas break. Got my hands on a real which I cut then used as a table for my…

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Michelle
Jan 29, 2016 8:25 am
Michelle
VerticalGardener
VerticalGardener
20 January 2016

Vertical garden/screening

Vertical garden/screening

Ever felt like making your unused space more attractive? The most significant benefits and advantages of…

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VerticalGardener
Jan 20, 2016 9:23 am
Nick87
Nick87
19 January 2016

Smartphone app for identifying plants

Smartphone app for identifying plants

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any apps on either android or iPhone that can reliably identify plants in NSW? Thanks for any help in advance.

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Nick87
Jan 19, 2016 2:37 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 January 2016

Topiary plant dying.

Topiary plant dying.

1) Upload your photos to an image hosting site like Photobucket. 2) Click on your photo that you want to post here. 3) Locate the IMG tag under "Share Links" on the right…

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Stewie D
Jan 18, 2016 10:02 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
17 January 2016

To late for Buffalo?

To late for Buffalo?

I agree with kidsbuggingme, you can lay anytime of the year. In my experience i find that laying buffalo in winter + shade = about %70 success over the lawn. It does self…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jan 17, 2016 10:58 pm
Lorri
Lorri
17 January 2016

Driveway trees and front landscaping on acreage

Driveway trees and front landscaping on acreage

Hi, our land is in Tasmania, but I thought that the Bal was the same Australia wide but maybe I am wrong, I haven't looked it up to see. We will be thinking about what we…

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Lorri
Jan 17, 2016 12:05 pm
Lorri
jschalky
jschalky
15 January 2016

HELP ! Kept turf rolls on pallet for too long before laying

HELP ! Kept turf rolls on pallet for too long before laying

yeah, i just laid mine. Didn't realize some of my lawn wasn't getting water for a day or so, went brown, though it was dead but it came back after a few weeks. Just give…

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jschalky
Jan 15, 2016 4:57 pm
Bjhf
Bjhf
8 January 2016

Outdated patio and pool area - need inspiration/help!

Outdated patio and pool area - need inspiration/help!

Also, a water feature would look lovely cascading down one of your rock walls

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Bjhf
Jan 08, 2016 9:20 pm
Bjhf
Matt1
Matt1
4 January 2016

Subsurface irrigation for lawn

Subsurface irrigation for lawn

Lookup Toro Drip-In PC with Root Guard. I'll be installing this under my turf and gardens in the next month or so. Plenty of plans on the net. Ran the idea past a…

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Matt1
Jan 04, 2016 2:59 pm
Matt1

I think a DEB works best for a smaller drop and a wall works best for a higher drop. Another factor is what your neighbours have done and wheather or not it conforms to…

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MadamImAdam
Dec 24, 2015 8:43 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 December 2015

Help identify this week and kill

Help identify this week and kill

I'm unsure what type it is but we have it our place too. It is easily controlled by just pulling it out. They don't seem to have deep or large root systems. Stewie

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Stewie D
Dec 18, 2015 3:00 pm
jj1
jj1
9 December 2015

Replacing the lawn ?

Replacing the lawn ?

Can't remember the brand/type exactly, but a cheaper version of "Sir Walter" is ringing a bell. You could well be right that the lawn is in fact not dead, but it sure…

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jj1
Dec 09, 2015 5:37 pm
jastreb
jastreb
8 December 2015

Weed Identification in lawn please

Weed Identification in lawn please

I have found a herbicide that is safe to use on buffalo and will control both the weeds as a pre emergent. Its called Surflan AS Herbicide. However I can't find where I…

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jastreb
Dec 08, 2015 3:12 pm
MnT
MnT
1 December 2015

Does pigs face have a shallow root system?

Does pigs face have a shallow root system?

I already have it growing and was going to transplant it. The one I have is not a fast grower as its been in for 3 years but probably is more to do with the poor soil &…

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MnT
Dec 01, 2015 9:35 pm
MnT
claypot
claypot
1 December 2015

Boulder Retaining Wall - Cost effective?

Boulder Retaining Wall - Cost effective?

Hey bg100, Ours is only 600 - 800 mm high x 20 mts It is at the front of the house, on 10 acres so we have heaps of space. So I'm going to taper it back over 2 meters or…

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claypot
Dec 01, 2015 6:24 pm
Gaggy
Gaggy
29 November 2015

Help required regarding retaining wall and landscaping

Help required regarding retaining wall and landscaping

.......... I made sure tge retaining walls re less than 600 mm . Splitting the front one into two now…

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Gaggy
Nov 29, 2015 11:47 am
Gaggy
Stuward
Stuward
21 November 2015

Synthetic turf - Installation costs ?

Synthetic turf - Installation costs ?

Awesome guys thanks

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Stuward
Nov 21, 2015 8:12 am
mb21
mb21
19 November 2015

What else to plant with lilli pilli

What else to plant with lilli pilli

I have 5 acmena smithii lilli pilli's left from my original 20 that I have grown from tube stock (15 where used for planting a hedge) and have been in 25cm pot for 10…

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mb21
Nov 19, 2015 10:15 pm
mb21
mb21
19 November 2015

Identify plant please

Identify plant please

Sorry for the late reply but thanks Osinode you are spot on

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mb21
Nov 19, 2015 10:06 pm
PHL
PHL
13 November 2015

Where to buy Zanthoxylum piperitum

Where to buy Zanthoxylum piperitum

I'm looking for a Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese Pepper, or Sansho) plant, ideally in Sydney. I've looked on-line, and there were leads to Diggers, but they do not appear…

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PHL
Nov 13, 2015 11:07 pm
mb21
mb21
7 November 2015

Native front garden ideas

Native front garden ideas

Hi Hoping some people can give me ideas for plants or even post pictures for native gardens. Currently thinking of using a Christmas tree bush as a feature tree with…

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mb21
Nov 07, 2015 11:10 pm
Mon445
Mon445
5 November 2015

looking for landscaper in Sydney

looking for landscaper in Sydney

Urban jungle landscapes. He's based in Caringbah. Check out their Facebook Mon

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Mon445
Nov 05, 2015 9:52 pm

Hi there, we had a retaining wall constructed approx 2 years ago. It's core filled besser blocks, then rendered/bagged in a cream/light sand colour. The render has never…

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daniboombani
Oct 28, 2015 3:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 October 2015

Retaining Wall - Timber - any concerns?

Retaining Wall - Timber - any concerns?

Hi The Huntbegins Firstly may I compliment you on your photo mark up and sketch. :) There should be no issues with Steel post and timber rails I've calculated the height…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 26, 2015 8:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
mightymo
mightymo
20 October 2015

Difference between Empire & Platinum Zoysia?

Difference between Empire & Platinum Zoysia?

There a bunch of different zoysia grasses on the market a lot of them aren't great oz wide. I have to say, like you, it's very bloody…

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mightymo
Oct 20, 2015 5:40 pm
jastreb
jastreb
15 October 2015

Identify weed please

Identify weed please

I have rooted a sample. ON left is winter grass and on right is the weed I would like to know what it is. You can see that the winter grass has rounded leafs as the…

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jastreb
Oct 15, 2015 2:47 pm
monalisa
monalisa
12 October 2015

Drainage Issues - please help!!!!

Drainage Issues - please help!!!!

Hi all! We are building our home with Metricon - just got past lock up stage at the moment. We are having issues with drainage on site - our land is sloping sideways it…

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monalisa
Oct 12, 2015 9:52 pm
monalisa
Ioanaoi1
Ioanaoi1
8 October 2015

Recommendations for trees to plant for privacy on acreage

Recommendations for trees to plant for privacy on acreage

I agree, Dombeyas are amazing and they look lovely

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Ioanaoi1
Oct 08, 2015 7:46 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
7 October 2015

Plants comments

Plants comments

yes daphne, you were asking…

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Leksie5000
Oct 07, 2015 6:21 pm
grom40
grom40
5 October 2015

Plant Suggestions please - Picture of my Home

Plant Suggestions please - Picture of my Home

Hi Marsh86, You might get some replies if you specify things such as: where is your house? (suburb/state) Which way does this garden face? (north, south, east, west) and…

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grom40
Oct 05, 2015 3:15 pm
grom40
FranticD
FranticD
5 October 2015

Top soiling my lawn

Top soiling my lawn

I was thinking of getting the 80/20? is that the same as organic compost plus sand? http://parkleasandsoil.com.au/landscape ... -underlay/ But would that help address the levels?

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FranticD
Oct 05, 2015 10:24 am
Online Gardener AU
Online Gardener AU
30 September 2015

Retaining Walls and General Landscape Design HELP!!

Retaining Walls and General Landscape Design HELP!!

Try googling for a 'garden designer' or 'landscape designer'. We also offer a full landscape design service, including offering designs for clients they want to attempt…

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Online Gardener AU
Sep 30, 2015 9:12 pm
Online Gardener AU
yvonneh
yvonneh
27 September 2015

Weed or wildflowers? Identification please

Weed or wildflowers? Identification please

Thanks! Was over at a friend's place and they also confirmed they are osteospermum which are African daisies! Good one Mrsmel :)

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yvonneh
Sep 27, 2015 11:00 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
21 September 2015

Soil prep for turf

Soil prep for turf

Yeah no worries there is so many opinions on how prep should be done.. The book suggested is science based, peer reviewed and known to work.. Which is the main reason i…

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BeatrixKiddo
Sep 22, 2015 12:39 am
mightymo
mightymo
21 September 2015

Laying different turf types together

Laying different turf types together

I found a thread where Fu actually encourages the mixing of different turfs. He said it is a practice of some of the best in the horticulture industry. He advises to mix…

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mightymo
Sep 21, 2015 3:14 pm
Online Gardener AU
Online Gardener AU
16 September 2015

Please help with landscaping ideas

Please help with landscaping ideas

We do a lot of landscape designs for new builds like yours. Tashpaul is exactly right, you need to work out the main functions of your garden and then work the design…

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Online Gardener AU
Sep 16, 2015 9:12 pm
Online Gardener AU
mightymo
mightymo
15 September 2015

Garden bed behind timber retaining wall

Garden bed behind timber retaining wall

just an update ... I heard back from my landscaper today. He assured me that given the height of the wall is only 600mm, there is no need to compact the backfill and that…

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mightymo
Sep 15, 2015 2:20 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
13 September 2015

Potted plant for front porch

Potted plant for front porch

I would put one pot plant in the position where you`ve put the number 1 and another pot plant where you`ve put the number 3 then a third pot plant where you've put the…

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Alex2424
Sep 13, 2015 10:02 pm
Alex2424

So a little while ago, I put down some new turf. The area was clean and weed free and I imported about 15cubes of soil from the landscape supplies. There was a few days in…

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bradk
Sep 08, 2015 7:53 am
mightymo
mightymo
3 September 2015

compost quantity calculations

compost quantity calculations

Yes have read Fu's threads in detail. In his later posts, he recommended much less quantities than in earlier threads. So I am just trying to get some feedback that I am…

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mightymo
Sep 03, 2015 10:42 pm

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