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fireflies
fireflies
27 June 2011

Best mulch for erosion control

Best mulch for erosion control

We had a similar problem when a bushfire razed our yard and removed all vines and covering vegetation - our slope was similar to yours and we contacted an enviro group to…

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fireflies
Jun 27, 2011 4:28 pm
themax
themax
22 June 2011

Frangipani

Frangipani

Wonderful!!! ::

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themax
Jun 22, 2011 6:18 pm
themax

Fast growing trees to block neighbour.

Fast growing trees to block neighbour.

Melaleuca nesophila The king of fast growing beautiful hedges.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 05, 2011 11:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
ESB
ESB
30 May 2011

Ideas for garden beds around HSTP disposal area

Ideas for garden beds around HSTP disposal area

Hi Rary You might like to try the Landcare nursery at TAFE on Walker Street. They open on Thursday and Fridays only (10am - 4pm?) but they know…

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ESB
May 30, 2011 6:16 pm
ESB
Dollar
Dollar
25 May 2011

What to use to keep the weeds at bay?

What to use to keep the weeds at bay?

Rarygirl I hear you about grass. My DP wanted grass everywhere little does he realise the recent drought, the ever changing climates and the dryness here AND I'm the one…

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Dollar
May 25, 2011 8:46 pm

Front "Lawn" without Grass.

Front "Lawn" without Grass.

I don't suggest stones because for a garden to be easy and sustainable, you need soil, soils are exhaustible, they run out. Natural mulch is what sustains the supply of…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 23, 2011 10:06 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
evo550
evo550
20 May 2011

Timber Retaining Walls -Treated pine or hardwood?

Timber Retaining Walls -Treated pine or hardwood?

O.K. your in Brisbane, there is no provision in the Queensland Timbers tech data sheet for treated pine at the height you mentioned( 1m) the highest you can go is 800mm…

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evo550
May 20, 2011 10:08 pm
sallydav
sallydav
28 September 2011

Concrete Pool Renovation Help

Concrete Pool Renovation Help

Hi, we are in the same boat as JaxTellersOldLady^. We would like to renovate our pool. Our concrete pool is 12 years old and we have been advised to resurface it with a…

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sallydav
Sep 28, 2011 12:16 pm
take2
take2
4 May 2011

Aluminium Boundary fence - should I and could I do it myself

Aluminium Boundary fence - should I and could I do it myself

Nice block I just put up our side return fences and gates and a 2 panel side fence with timber post on the weekend, we just brought the panels from bunnings and the…

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take2
May 04, 2011 8:08 pm
take2
scootergirl
scootergirl
3 May 2011

What am I doing wrong???

What am I doing wrong???

Don't worry about it Dollar... This is how I am learning how to change my brown thumb to green.

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scootergirl
May 03, 2011 10:06 am
scootergirl
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
30 April 2011

Landscaping on Extremely Reactive Soil

Landscaping on Extremely Reactive Soil

Hi there, I'm sure someone here will be able to send me in the right direction - hopefully! We are building on an E class block and so the slab was raised 500mm…

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cheerupcharlie
Apr 30, 2011 1:17 am
Gibbo
Gibbo
28 April 2011

Rough price for removing concrete in garden?

Rough price for removing concrete in garden?

Hey Guys, It ended up being $1500 for the lot. Cheers

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Gibbo
Apr 28, 2011 10:39 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 April 2011

Gardening ideas for a water easement

Gardening ideas for a water easement

There's some good threads on this. Search easment my username and landscape forum

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 22, 2011 1:40 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 April 2011

Turf for a new house

Turf for a new house

But it's all to do with what is done to the soil.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 22, 2011 1:28 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 April 2011

New turf

New turf

Yeah there is no rule of thumb and just keeping it moist is the aim. You need to check it for yourself to be sure. Over watering will wash away vital nutrients and under…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 05, 2011 2:13 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 April 2011

Which Nylex Eclipse Hose? - there are 3 different ones?

Which Nylex Eclipse Hose? - there are 3 different ones?

We use the plain old NTS and it does the job well in conditions that would make your average garden hose scared. Gets a kink, give it a yank and it goes straight.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 05, 2011 1:19 am
TheGardenWhisperer
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
27 March 2011

relative cost for a landscaper - 20m path down side of house

relative cost for a landscaper - 20m path down side of house

Have you considered crushed granite instead of pavers or concrete?

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KnockItDown
Mar 27, 2011 6:57 am
KnockItDown
draco76
draco76
10 June 2011

Outdoor room tiling

Outdoor room tiling

i am on the same dillemma and can't decided whether to go decks or pavers on our alfresco area that's already slabbed as part of the house (only lower). but now, tiling is…

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draco76
Jun 10, 2011 8:41 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
23 February 2011

Help with advice on deck/retaining wall plans please

Help with advice on deck/retaining wall plans please

If not a bit low. I'd be thinking $20-25K around my place

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chrisandkate
Feb 23, 2011 12:52 pm
bashworth
bashworth
29 January 2011

Soil Quality and Drainage

Soil Quality and Drainage

the bigger the slope the larger the stones. If they are in a layer they will also interlock

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bashworth
Jan 29, 2011 9:28 am
bashworth
DJVaughan
DJVaughan
5 January 2011

Advice please, drainage and Ag Line

Advice please, drainage and Ag Line

Hi Brad Thanks for the reply. Unforyunately there is no space to put a soakwell. The ditch is at the end of the patio and is about two foot wide (from the patio to shale…

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DJVaughan
Jan 05, 2011 7:51 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
4 January 2011

best lawn

best lawn

You can :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 03, 2011 11:30 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
scootergirl
scootergirl
31 December 2010

Help needed... Who pays the cost of a retaining wall??

Help needed... Who pays the cost of a retaining wall??

Thanks for your help everyone.. I agree with you all.... the retaining wall was built for a Home and Land Package developer across from me. I can't believe they made…

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scootergirl
Dec 31, 2010 8:27 pm
scootergirl
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 December 2010

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)
1 ... 26, 27, 28

Folks I am going to draw to a close this amazing thread. It will remain a sticky but with 20 what ever pages, it is past the effectiveness it was. The same questions…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 18, 2010 11:34 am
TheGardenWhisperer
yvette72
yvette72
14 December 2010

retaining walls with pics

retaining walls with pics

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yvette72
Dec 14, 2010 9:10 am
gpierce
gpierce
14 December 2010

Fencing problem

Fencing problem

There is another way to make it look and feel EXACTLY like a rendered wall because it will be. Do a search on US google for stucco construction. Replace the stucco part…

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gpierce
Dec 14, 2010 8:50 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2010

how to calcuate how much turf you need

how to calcuate how much turf you need

And add 5-10 on top of that to allow for cuts ;) How many people go round trying to scab up turf because they were 3 rolls short at the end of the job ;) :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 13, 2010 12:26 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2010

Empire Zoysia - leaf blade turned purple?

Empire Zoysia - leaf blade turned purple?

Even if it is fungal for gods sake don't reach for the commonly recommended fungicides. They are more toxic in many cases than some of the ugliest pesticides. Common…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 13, 2010 12:07 am
TheGardenWhisperer
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
12 December 2010

retaining wall question

retaining wall question

I would, and link the top ag to the bottom ag then you won't have any issue in the future.

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KnockItDown
Dec 12, 2010 4:45 pm
KnockItDown
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
1 December 2010

growing grass from seeds

growing grass from seeds

Refer to the turf laying summary sticky at the top of the board for soil prep. When reading it replace the words "turf roll" with "seed". After throwing out the seed use a…

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BeatrixKiddo
Dec 01, 2010 8:44 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 November 2010

what is the best type of mulch

what is the best type of mulch

here is 19 pages of my posts featuring mulch :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 17, 2010 12:26 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Redman
Redman
16 November 2010

dry creek garden

dry creek garden

True in most cases. Heavier 'woody' compost would be fine so long as the plants were there to catch the loadings. I know what you mean…

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Redman
Nov 16, 2010 5:26 am
Redman
Gone Ducky
Gone Ducky
30 October 2010

How to stop weeds from growing

How to stop weeds from growing

Using black plastic to smother weeds is a good eco-friendly way of doing it but it isn't for all weeds such as those with bulbs. Solarisation works best where there is a…

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Gone Ducky
Oct 30, 2010 6:44 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
26 October 2010

Small Gabion Retaining Walls

Small Gabion Retaining Walls

Charcoal coloured Tasman Blocks 800mm H x 34m L Here is an old picture part way thru the…

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KnockItDown
Oct 26, 2010 7:46 pm
KnockItDown
kyiee81
kyiee81
11 July 2010

Thanks Fu! new pics of back retaining wall & plants

Thanks Fu! new pics of back retaining wall & plants
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just saw this :oops: :oops: :oops: thanks for that great tip fu! i am going to try it and will let you know how it goes! thanks again :: ::kiss::

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kyiee81
Jul 11, 2010 9:14 pm
kyiee81
jimmalenko
jimmalenko
4 June 2010

I need a privacy fence that lets the breeze through

I need a privacy fence that lets the breeze through

A 1.8m high solid fence ie. colorbond isn't going to completely stop the wind from entering the space behind ... it will simply sweep up and over it.

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jimmalenko
Jun 04, 2010 12:18 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
1 April 2010

Propagating yuccas

Propagating yuccas

Cut the fork off and use the two bits. Stuff fluffing around with powders and gells. I don't know of any grower that uses them on Yuccas. In fact leaving for a week is a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 01, 2010 10:54 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
yvette72
yvette72
24 January 2010

what to do with this area

what to do with this area

a fenced of area not really a worry at the momment as we are on 5 acres,

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yvette72
Jan 24, 2010 1:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 January 2010

where to get bird of paradise

where to get bird of paradise

turn the sound down it has annoying music and sounds! http://www.sayers-strelitzia.com.au/index.html

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 16, 2010 2:16 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 1:58 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 December 2009

what plants for pool area

what plants for pool area

xeric look means zero water. A growing area of landscape specialisation. xerophytic landscapes. :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 11, 2009 9:52 am
TheGardenWhisperer
yvette72
yvette72
29 September 2009

What plants to plant around a above ground pool

What plants to plant around a above ground pool

also no plams at i am not a fan of them at all.

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yvette72
Sep 29, 2009 11:39 am
yvette72
yvette72
27 July 2009

landscaping ideas for pool

landscaping ideas for pool
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thanks veryone need more ideas so keep them coming

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yvette72
Jul 27, 2009 8:15 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
30 March 2009

hedge plants

hedge plants

being a Queenslander your best option is going to be a Murraya. Very common and easy to find in retail nurseries there. fast grower for you guys and doesn't have nasty…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 30, 2009 6:44 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
yvette72
yvette72
31 December 2008

Whats the best type of lawn

Whats the best type of lawn

have a bit to much land to go with that we are on 5 acres it would cost a lot we are proparly looking at about 2 acres

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yvette72
Dec 31, 2008 10:26 am

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