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slepax
slepax
24 March

Fence posts in runny sand

Fence posts in runny sand

Hello, I am looking to install a fence but I tried to dig the holes with a post digger I realised the sand is very runny. Very, very runny. It just slides off the sides…

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slepax
Mar 24, 2024 11:26 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 January

Bore in front yard

Bore in front yard

there should be ss cable so you can pull up bore pump for service

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building-expert
Jan 24, 2024 3:12 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 July 2022

Large screening plants

Large screening plants

The best place to get advice is your local nursery.

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SaveH2O
Jul 08, 2022 10:34 am
SaveH2O

Does anyone have any ideas how I can improve the look of this ugly retaining wall in my garden? I had originally wanted spray concrete but apparently it's not possible,…

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Arabla
Mar 01, 2022 7:21 pm
Arabla
Lucaluc
Lucaluc
2 September 2021

help with buffalo lawn!

help with buffalo lawn!

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Lucaluc
Sep 02, 2021 10:45 am
mlg85
mlg85
14 June 2021

Can anyone help identify what type of Ornamental Pear this i

Can anyone help identify what type of Ornamental Pear this i

Thanks so much for replying Gaudi :-D Yeah I emailed the actual nursery I bought them from plus another one I wanted to order 4 more from...but no replies. I'm pretty sure…

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mlg85
Jun 14, 2021 1:27 pm
stockysan
stockysan
12 February 2021

Advice on retaining plinth/sleeper under colorbond fence?

Advice on retaining plinth/sleeper under colorbond fence?

Hi everyone, Looking for advice / experiences on this. I have a neighbour wanting to put in a new fence and get rid of the old asbestos one which is falling over.…

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stockysan
Feb 12, 2021 7:06 pm
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
31 January 2021

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

Our block in on a corner. On the long side the ground level is 2.62, which extends out flat 6m to the boundary. Then from the boundary to the road is 3m and the ground…

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broadwaterbuild
Jan 31, 2021 3:32 pm
7days7bytes
7days7bytes
21 November 2020

Couch invading empire zoysia

Couch invading empire zoysia

I had this problem and fixed it with a selective herbicide called Fluazifop. It’s commercially available in products called Fusilade or Apparent Salvo 212. You need to…

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7days7bytes
Nov 21, 2020 9:32 am
bsdll
bsdll
20 November 2020

Fence load problem

Fence load problem

We had a colorbond fence built with the retaining wall plinths built into the fence, these things: https://www.teamworkfencing.com.au/colorbond-plinths/. The plinths are…

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bsdll
Nov 20, 2020 2:09 pm
Sergey
Sergey
12 September 2020

Help needed to fix couch lawn in Perth

Help needed to fix couch lawn in Perth

Hello Trying to fix 50sqm of couch lawn at me folks place. Watched at number of videos that pretty much say 1. Treat for weeds 2. Treat for grubs etc 3. Apply pre…

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Sergey
Sep 12, 2020 8:47 pm
Dean777
Dean777
15 August 2020

Empire Zoysia or Velvetene (Paspalum)

Empire Zoysia or Velvetene (Paspalum)

I have velveteen and it is amazing grass. I am after some more to replace a section that died off. Does anyone know where I can get some in Adelaide? Please let me know as…

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Dean777
Aug 15, 2020 12:18 pm
Sergey
Sergey
3 August 2020

lawn sandal aerators?

lawn sandal aerators?

thank you. Just was not sure as spikes seem pretty short

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Sergey
Aug 03, 2020 9:09 pm
Althom
Althom
6 July 2020

Underplanting a Kay Parris Magnolia

Underplanting a Kay Parris Magnolia

Thanks for your help. Anything on the question actually asked?

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Althom
Jul 06, 2020 10:57 am
Althom
everistically
everistically
5 May 2020

bed height againts house

bed height againts house
1, 2

sorry.. it's been 11 years already. I believe and I'm still reviving this thread. I am still particular to house foundation (not the white ants).. any minimal gap…

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everistically
May 05, 2020 3:39 am
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
19 April 2020

Landscaping

Landscaping

I personally think that it will be okay to open your own garden

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Sparkyf
Apr 19, 2020 11:21 pm
Sparkyf
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
wagga123
wagga123
15 December 2019

Yellow Leaves - Magnolia Little Gem

Yellow Leaves - Magnolia Little Gem

Needs nitrogen fertiliser.

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wagga123
Dec 15, 2019 6:25 pm

Does anyone know what kind of tree that is in the pic? Looks like a great screen/hedge for our backyard along the fence for privacy from the neighbours next to us as well…

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Perthsider
Nov 13, 2019 1:28 am
Subtropic
Subtropic
21 October 2019

Lawn care

Lawn care

Hi there, What sort of nutrients are you using? Are you using a wetting agent? Wetting agents are key in fertiliser uptake, so you could have alot of nutrients in the…

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Subtropic
Oct 21, 2019 5:22 pm
chippy
chippy
10 October 2019

Noobie Mistake - Fake Turf Sand Help!!!!

Noobie Mistake - Fake Turf Sand Help!!!!

Vacuum it out with an industrial vac.

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chippy
Oct 10, 2019 4:39 pm
chippy
heritagehouse
heritagehouse
21 June 2019

Yucca Elephantipes

Yucca Elephantipes
1, 2

I still get nightmares re our yukka, ie over 4m tall, roots are very extensive...suggest removing every bit of dirt near fenceline...God knows why anyone would plant these…

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heritagehouse
Jun 21, 2019 11:46 am
Sennaha
Sennaha
18 March 2019

garden black beetle - Perth

garden black beetle - Perth

My native garden is struggling lately. I have pulled out a few dead ones all in the same area. After removal and watering I have notice these little beetles coming to the…

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Sennaha
Mar 18, 2019 2:30 pm
MitraK
MitraK
13 January 2019

1.7m or 3m backyard..what can I realistically do?

1.7m or 3m backyard..what can I realistically do?

Hi Skydroid, Have you looked into building a double storey? We were greedy as well and wanted a whole lot of space inside and out. We have a 14 x 36 metre north facing…

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MitraK
Jan 13, 2019 8:29 am
fyeahm
fyeahm
9 October 2018

Kikuyu invading Buffalo lawn

Kikuyu invading Buffalo lawn

Oh my, I think that's exactly it! Some of the patches mysteriously transformed back to Buffalo, I thought I was hallucinating. Then now I remembered it rained the day…

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fyeahm
Oct 09, 2018 11:17 am
greengumby
greengumby
21 August 2018

Retaining wall against a pool

Retaining wall against a pool

Hi, Looking for advice on how to build a low retaining wall (1-2ft high) up against the side of an existing fibreglass pool. Once the wall is complete I would like to…

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greengumby
Aug 21, 2018 2:16 am
matt1927
matt1927
21 May 2018

Fencing Questions

Fencing Questions

Good point about being climbable. We will need to consider this when choosing the gap size between slats. We have some quotes coming in now for both wooden and metal so I…

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matt1927
May 21, 2018 11:43 am
henry007a
henry007a
25 April 2018

WA - Coastal brown ants

WA - Coastal brown ants
1, 2

Office Helpline Number <a href="https://www.officecom-setupms.com"></a> <a href="https://www.officecom-setupms.net"></a> <a…

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henry007a
Apr 25, 2018 11:42 pm
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
27 March 2018

Stormwater not deep enough - protect/replace?

Stormwater not deep enough - protect/replace?

Did you use SN4 90mm stormwater or the ordinary SN2?

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TheBigHouse
Mar 27, 2018 2:03 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
mr singh
mr singh
28 January 2018

Synthetic Artificial or Fake Grass in Perth

Synthetic Artificial or Fake Grass in Perth

Hi Csk2014 I was in same bote was looking for artificial grass company in Perth didn't know where to go and what to do.then i found article has given am lots of…

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mr singh
Jan 28, 2018 8:41 pm
mr singh
Searching4 knowledge
Searching4 knowledge
6 January 2018

New grass really spread out, should I be worried?

New grass really spread out, should I be worried?

If you mix the seed with sand and then spread you will end up with a more even coverage. I'd leave it for a bit longer and see what comes up. If it's still patchy, …

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Searching4 knowledge
Jan 06, 2018 9:02 am
Searching4 knowledge
darrinm81
darrinm81
25 November 2017

Buffalo Lawn Repair Patches

Buffalo Lawn Repair Patches

Pretty much the cause was heat and under watering. A few things: 1) Aerated with a pitch fork and screw driver. Making sure to leave an open hole rather than compress…

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darrinm81
Nov 25, 2017 8:57 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
30 October 2017

When to trim/prune newly planted plants?

When to trim/prune newly planted plants?

Big difference between phosphate based fertilisers and natural organic soil tonics. Keep your thrive for potted colour and buy any seaweed organic concentrate you can…

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SteveMc
Oct 30, 2017 10:29 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
SteveMc
7 October 2017

WREXTER'S REAR LANDSCAPING JOURNEY - Update Photos

WREXTER'S REAR LANDSCAPING JOURNEY - Update Photos
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi wrexter. Hoping you might be able to explain a little more about your irrigation. 1. What's the loop and manual valve do before your solenoids. 2. Where's the x core…

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SteveMc
Oct 07, 2017 9:32 pm
SteveMc
Jason Kirkness
Jason Kirkness
12 September 2017

Success with residental Fertigation Products?

Success with residental Fertigation Products?

Hi I did see some threads here from a while back but can anyone recommend Fertigation products? I want to be able to put Seasol through my 200-300m of Boreline drippers…

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Jason Kirkness
Sep 12, 2017 6:54 pm
Jason Kirkness
Jason Kirkness
7 September 2017

Bore Staining - Irrigation Design considerations

Bore Staining - Irrigation Design considerations

Found this informative link Iron deposit problems (ochre) in drip irrigation systems have been reported mainly in the United…

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Jason Kirkness
Sep 07, 2017 7:58 pm

Hi see below image Site is all sand. However as per another thread I will import clay, probably Soil Solver Clay Plus at 10kg p m2. So the top section behind the wall @…

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Jason Kirkness
Sep 07, 2017 1:32 pm
Jason Kirkness
Jason Kirkness
6 September 2017

Irrigation Components - MP Rotators vs RainBird RVAN, Articu

Irrigation Components - MP Rotators vs RainBird RVAN, Articu

Lakeside, I meant to add on the Hunter MP Rotators vs Rainbird RVANS I was told that RVANS are better suited to bores, as they throw a larger amount of water out and…

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Jason Kirkness
Sep 06, 2017 5:43 pm
jaredlia
jaredlia
6 September 2017

Mortar mix

Mortar mix

Awesome! thanks very much. See how I go. Cheers for the advice. Appreciated!

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jaredlia
Sep 06, 2017 11:31 am
Jason Kirkness
Jason Kirkness
5 September 2017

Couch vs Empire Zoyisa

Couch vs Empire Zoyisa

Hi ok, I didn't realise couch was that intensive, the turf companies that sell both made out that in summer both require a fortnightly mow. The 6 hours you mention, assume…

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Jason Kirkness
Sep 06, 2017 12:11 am
Lakeside Paving
Lakeside Paving
5 September 2017

Soil Ammendments - Time to drop Bentonite clay and zeolite?

Soil Ammendments - Time to drop Bentonite clay and zeolite?

Mate the existing sand will be fine. Add it then quickly run the rotary hoe back over it or even just give it a rake to the rough level. This will just allow some of the…

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Lakeside Paving
Sep 05, 2017 8:12 pm
Lakeside Paving
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
6banga
6banga
18 August 2017

Empire Zoyisa vs Soft Leaf buffalo -Sir Walter, PALMETTO etc

Empire Zoyisa vs Soft Leaf buffalo -Sir Walter, PALMETTO etc

+ 1 Sapphire I have it in NSW not to sure how it would fair in Perth though. Its an excellent Grass it just tolerates the frost here goes a bit yellow but bounces back…

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6banga
Aug 18, 2017 6:13 pm
Russell_inthe_bushes
Russell_inthe_bushes
18 August 2017

Dwarf Lime Tree Leaf Curl

Dwarf Lime Tree Leaf Curl

Ill second the advice on white oil, It burned my plants despite following directions. I balcony gardened for a long time, And that leaf curl always occurred after heavy…

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Russell_inthe_bushes
Aug 18, 2017 11:17 am
Lakeside Paving
Lakeside Paving
29 July 2017

Pool Side Privacy Screening Hedge for Perth Soils (3m)

Pool Side Privacy Screening Hedge for Perth Soils (3m)

Metrosideros Springfire would do the job nicely. They do well in a range of conditions. They do well in coastal areas ,grow quickly and have a small attractive red flower…

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Lakeside Paving
Jul 29, 2017 10:15 am
Lakeside Paving
arrow224
arrow224
21 July 2017

Advice needed about back garden!

Advice needed about back garden!

I am a new home owner too. Me and my wife Ana are interested in providing more green to our yard. For a start what we have in mind is something…

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arrow224
Jul 21, 2017 2:56 pm
Jason Kirkness
Jason Kirkness
7 July 2017

Soil Preparation for Empire Zoysia - can a pre made lawn mix

Soil Preparation for Empire Zoysia - can a pre made lawn mix

Hi I have looked partly though the thread I saw mention of Greenlife soils as being a quality supplier, I have used them for ready to plant mediums , Native mix. I…

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Jason Kirkness
Jul 07, 2017 7:22 pm
AnnPerkins
AnnPerkins
15 May 2017

Mix of buffalo and couch grass??

Mix of buffalo and couch grass??

You can cut out patches of buffalo grass using a spade. Then plant them where you want it. Use your spade to dig down just far enough to get under the grass. Then use…

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AnnPerkins
May 15, 2017 9:55 pm

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