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Wandering
Wandering
19 May 2011

Storm Water pipe depth

Storm Water pipe depth

Thanks so much for that Trinity - that helps so much - nice to have some documentation to back the 'gut feel'! (the site is difficult to scroll through though!!!)

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Wandering
May 19, 2011 9:40 pm
TinaG
TinaG
17 May 2011

The 10 oldest trees in the world.

The 10 oldest trees in the world.

beautiful trees!

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TinaG
May 17, 2011 2:12 pm
zoe's mama
zoe's mama
16 May 2011

Zoe's mama's new turf. Just a quick question!

Zoe's mama's new turf. Just a quick question!

thanks so much fu, I can hear some rainfall atm so maybe we will get a winter after all :z:

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zoe's mama
May 16, 2011 12:39 am
KerryF
KerryF
13 May 2011

Design my Landscape

Design my Landscape

Have you not got enough work on at the moment or something? :P

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KerryF
May 13, 2011 8:17 pm
KerryF

Avocado pruning

Avocado pruning

As tempted to answer this as I am, I'd really love for you to get the feedback of Peter Coppin at our Beyond Gardens forum. Peter's advice would come as the best you can…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 10, 2011 11:16 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Dollar
Dollar
7 May 2011

Boab Trees

Boab Trees

I'm going to pay particular attention to the price when I see them again.

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Dollar
May 07, 2011 11:03 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
6 May 2011

Lawn recommendations - Dog/Children

Lawn recommendations - Dog/Children

Fu meister-if I ever get around to a front lawn I shall cheerfully choose the Zoysia-or anything else you recommend! ::lol:: At the moment I'll be cheering the day I see the Kike…

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Deemaree
May 06, 2011 10:35 pm
Deemaree

Feijoa

Feijoa

Worth looking at other independent garden centers first. Give these little blokes a go, often the knowledge they have is of a highly skilled nature. They can offer that…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 06, 2011 4:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

sir walters yellow where growing and green where stagnant

sir walters yellow where growing and green where stagnant

If nutrient deficiencies and the like were a problem, I'd mention them. ;) What is going on is that if we focus purely on processed fertilisers as a means to make something…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 04, 2011 1:22 am
TheGardenWhisperer
abbeybox
abbeybox
3 May 2011

2 wheeled wheelbarrow - Perth

2 wheeled wheelbarrow - Perth

Allready found one thanks.

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abbeybox
May 03, 2011 12:28 pm

Doggie memorial tree

Doggie memorial tree

I'd be planting something that brings life into the garden. Birds and little skinks etc :) Chooser the little Weeping WA Eucalypt "Silver Princess" What that will do for…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 12:45 am
TheGardenWhisperer

Need Help with my Lawn

Need Help with my Lawn

No way would I suggest the use of such products for a few reasons. The most important being that the contents of them will harm the living soil microbes which are critical…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 12:23 am
TheGardenWhisperer
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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 22, 2011 3:42 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 April 2011

Kangaroo Paws

Kangaroo Paws

Just stick with the local black kanga paw which is available now. Big red, yellow gem. Can't go wrong.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 22, 2011 1:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
PaulW
PaulW
21 April 2011

Perlite

Perlite

That ebay page links to a few actual stores (real stores) that sells the perlite if you don't want to order online. The one at Varsity lakes here on the coast sell the…

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PaulW
Apr 21, 2011 4:43 pm
miss_petepie
miss_petepie
21 April 2011

Retic problem, installed professionally

Retic problem, installed professionally

we had ours done by T.E and have lost about 3 sprinklers out the rear that need to be fixed and a decent leak from the drippers.. they fixed the front because anyone can…

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miss_petepie
Apr 21, 2011 3:57 pm
miss_petepie

An even better option would be the Kennedia nigricans, Coral Vine. An excellent bird attracting native climber that will grow faster than a…

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kek
Apr 16, 2011 6:01 pm
kek
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
14 April 2011

Vertical gardens

Vertical gardens

You might be better off getting in touch with Old Mate from GreenRoofs UK ;) http://www.greenroofsuk.co.uk/ http://www.gardenhousedesign.co.uk/living-walls.html

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 14, 2011 11:22 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
cmooring
cmooring
12 April 2011

Can a new lawn be laid in winter?

Can a new lawn be laid in winter?

Sad but true. Never mind, Maybe Colin will get his canal idea up and…

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cmooring
Apr 12, 2011 11:49 pm
cmooring
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 April 2011

Frogs in the Garden

Frogs in the Garden

They maybe mole crickets or sand gropers. MOre likely. Have a listen to these sounds of the Perth metro frogs. If it's not one of these sounds, it will be the above…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 11, 2011 10:48 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 April 2011

White fluffy sticky stuff on my Hardenbergias - Perth

White fluffy sticky stuff on my Hardenbergias - Perth

::stop:: I am forbidden to comment. ::stop:: Put it this way, If you haven't heard me recommend it, there's a reason ;) I'd suggest you use molasses. In fact I'd further suggest you mix a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 11, 2011 2:14 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 April 2011

Rain Dial RD900 Controller different cycles problem

Rain Dial RD900 Controller different cycles problem

I'd still see about getting it repaired with your local Toro dealer. Great controllers. However, out there, there will be someone not happy with a dud in regard to any…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 11, 2011 2:11 am
TheGardenWhisperer
KerryF
KerryF
10 April 2011

what's wrong with my peach tree?

what's wrong with my peach tree?

Before my Aussie time then. Ew.... that's some weird mixed up looking insect:…

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KerryF
Apr 10, 2011 9:02 am
KerryF
deeps
deeps
8 April 2011

How much would this cost?

How much would this cost?

What a coincidence :) 13th May sounds great, I have replied to the email. Cya then! P.S. Don't forget to bring the member discount when you come :P

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deeps
Apr 08, 2011 6:42 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 April 2011

Encyclopedia of Garden Design

Encyclopedia of Garden Design

Oh that reminds me :) Have a watch of this about lighting :) http://www.ted.com/talks/rogier_van_der ... kness.html (15mins long) well worth watching :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 08, 2011 4:26 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
ref_kt
ref_kt
6 April 2011

Where to find

Where to find

Wooo I went the blue metal. BTW Nath, Soil City (cnr Jandakot and Berrigan Dr) was waaaay cheaper then Soils ain't Soils. Don't worry Fu, I had researched your topics…

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ref_kt
Apr 06, 2011 11:31 pm
ref_kt
chuffy
chuffy
6 April 2011

Grey water system

Grey water system

Would love to have gone Fu but we are moving this weekend ::wornout:: Might have to go next year after house is built!

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chuffy
Apr 06, 2011 8:58 pm
chuffy
deeps
deeps
6 April 2011

Limestone block retaining walls - secret harbour

Limestone block retaining walls - secret harbour

Hi abbey, how long and high was the wall adn what was the cost? I'm looking into this soon

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deeps
Apr 06, 2011 1:22 pm
kexkez
kexkez
6 April 2011

Perth Garden Week 2011

Perth Garden Week 2011

not going this year so I'll be looking forward to seeing the photos anyone takes.

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kexkez
Apr 06, 2011 8:01 am
kexkez
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
6 April 2011

Anyone received free mulch through Mulchnet recently?

Anyone received free mulch through Mulchnet recently?

Yeah it is popular. I almost never score free mulch anymore. If aI see the blokes working and ask them what they want for it, they almost always have a buyer tee'd up.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 06, 2011 1:46 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
6 April 2011

Soakwells: Reln or crate? advise

Soakwells: Reln or crate? advise

Crates are the very best types. They will hold several tonnes.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 06, 2011 1:40 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 April 2011

Popup sprinkler

Popup sprinkler

The Valves will have the auto and manual to indicate you can turn it to make them work without turning the controller on. Just different words for on and off sort…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 05, 2011 10:27 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 April 2011

What to plant in the Perth Hills?

What to plant in the Perth Hills?

Oh my goodness :) Peter Coppin (who will be at Garden week by the way) is doing a series of hands on workshops about fruit trees and espaliering them. PM me your email and…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 05, 2011 2:06 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 April 2011

Kangaroo paw pruning

Kangaroo paw pruning

Do a search, there is a thread on this and I have posted pics for you :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 05, 2011 1:39 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
12 March 2011

Show us Your Front Garden/Yard

Show us Your Front Garden/Yard

It appears I skipped that one somehow! Full retraction on my behalf there. Did a search but obviously used the wrong key words and must've looked straight past the…

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Sir Snagger
Mar 12, 2011 8:02 am
Sir Snagger
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 March 2011

Is my lawn salvagable???

Is my lawn salvagable???
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Read the molasses thread. It does get microbes going. That is the very key to success on your garden with lawns and plants. Ignore pop culture about feeding plants…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 12, 2011 12:40 am
TheGardenWhisperer
zircon
zircon
10 March 2011

Weed identification help please!

Weed identification help please!

Thanks Fu. Palms of course, reminds me of my parents garden in the 1980s...at any rate I definitely don't want them growing there. Time for them to go!

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zircon
Mar 10, 2011 7:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 March 2011

Giant Staghorns

Giant Staghorns

Gum Tree, get in touch with your states landscape association, see if they could send an email out to their members or you could email members yourself :) Trading post as well.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 08, 2011 10:51 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 March 2011

Plastic Grass

Plastic Grass

Living in Perth, you would absolutely need irrigation. On 50m2 its a piece of cake. The temperature difference that small 50m2 will make to your home will be worth its…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 08, 2011 8:49 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
KerryF
KerryF
8 March 2011

Autumn leaves for mulch

Autumn leaves for mulch

Groan... :roll:

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KerryF
Mar 08, 2011 7:15 pm
KerryF
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 March 2011

Eremophila 'Kalbarri carpet' dieing back

Eremophila 'Kalbarri carpet' dieing back

It will have more to do with what is grown by the nurseries that sell it. There are weak and strong plants being propagated and sold under the same name. Was discussing…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 08, 2011 10:24 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Althom
Althom
7 March 2011

Good lawnmowing service SOR

Good lawnmowing service SOR

Have asked multiple mowers to mow it long. Most of them say "no problem" and then proceed to scalp it and then say it died because of a lack of water. Others just say…

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Althom
Mar 07, 2011 4:04 pm
Althom
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 February 2011

Tainted EZ turf rolls - should I give supplier a serve?

Tainted EZ turf rolls - should I give supplier a serve?
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Empress can be a monster and that's why I don't recommend it for domestic applications. You need to own your own edger (proper edger not whipper snipper) and reel…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 21, 2011 11:56 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
19 February 2011

Retic issue - a station stays on all the time

Retic issue - a station stays on all the time

Yes it will be reducing pressure as more water is diverted away from where you want it to be. In all likely hood the valve will be the problem. Try cleaning the valve…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 19, 2011 12:53 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
19 February 2011

Laying turf.....for those who know nothing !!

Laying turf.....for those who know nothing !!

Have a search on here for zeolite. There is even a few threads listing who sells it and where. Stockfeed and farm shops are different to pet supply shops.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 19, 2011 12:44 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 February 2011

Predictions for Australian garden trends

Predictions for Australian garden trends

In the bush there is also shade and in that shade grow tough native plants ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 18, 2011 12:55 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
15 February 2011

best grass for Perth?

best grass for Perth?

check the turf stickies ;) Also do a search for turf and use my name as a username.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 15, 2011 10:08 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Rod1949
Rod1949
15 February 2011

Wobbler Sprinklers

Wobbler Sprinklers

Thanks for that Fu. God you're quick... we should call you Flash eh :lol:

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Rod1949
Feb 15, 2011 2:25 pm
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keen
Feb 15, 2011 2:11 pm

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