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csingh
csingh
10 February 2021

Suggestions for Water Fountains in Sydney

Suggestions for Water Fountains in Sydney

Hi All, Looking for places which sell water fountains in Sydney. I've looked through google but not finding much that sells what I'm looking for, I'm looking for…

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csingh
Feb 10, 2021 2:13 pm
nieldy
nieldy
10 February 2021

Different Kikuya Blends

Different Kikuya Blends

We recently got some new Eureka Kikuya lawn turf put into our back yard. The reason we got Kikuya is because that's what we have in our front and we were advised it's best…

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nieldy
Feb 10, 2021 10:06 am
Althom
Althom
4 February 2021

Does anyone know what these are?

Does anyone know what these are?

Looks like Black Scale. Garden Centre or Big Green Shed should have a scale spray.

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Althom
Feb 04, 2021 4:11 pm
Althom
moges79
moges79
2 February 2021

What is this gum tree?

What is this gum tree?

It's not a Moreton Bay Ash is it? There are apps for your phone that can actually help you identify plants by taking photos of leaves/flowers. Pretty amazing technology!

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moges79
Feb 02, 2021 8:54 am
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
moges79
moges79
28 January 2021

Help with Pond

Help with Pond

No matter how clean the water in the pond is, it gets dirty after some time. You need to maintain it properly in order to keep it clean and free from dirt and insects. I…

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moges79
Jan 28, 2021 8:20 am
stevo6069
stevo6069
25 January 2021

Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

Hi, So i very recently laid 130sqm of SW buffalo and followed the Fu Manchu’s guide to a tee. Was wondering people’s views on pre-emergent herbicides and if it’s…

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stevo6069
Jan 25, 2021 12:09 pm
JimmiJ87
JimmiJ87
23 January 2021

Kikuyu Problems

Kikuyu Problems

So, I figure it's time to approach those far more knowledgeable than I in the area of lawn awesomeness and seek their wisdom for my poor kikuyu in our backyard. A bit of…

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JimmiJ87
Jan 23, 2021 8:28 pm
Pharian
Pharian
20 January 2021

Help with these palms please

Help with these palms please

Here's some links to the first two pics, the ones that are sideways... very weird. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r5lc6tuiwot2h ... 1.jpg?dl=0

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Pharian
Jan 20, 2021 5:42 pm
Pharian
stevo6069
stevo6069
20 January 2021

Watering in a new lawn - advice

Watering in a new lawn - advice

Hi, Have just layer 130sqm of SW Buffalo and have a very good retic system with awesome coverage using hunter MP rotators. In WA and it’s hot all the time and have been…

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stevo6069
Jan 20, 2021 12:01 pm
Anndrew
Anndrew
18 January 2021

Paving

Paving

Thank you... The melange D stone looks like what i am trying to achieve.. Thanks again

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Anndrew
Jan 18, 2021 6:00 am
Splashers
Splashers
14 January 2021

We layed our turf 8 days ago and it's starting to die

We layed our turf 8 days ago and it's starting to die

Looks like all the soil from the backing roots has been washed off, just water the Lawn gently and not spray hard at the grass. I noticed there seems to be no soil at all…

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Splashers
Jan 14, 2021 7:08 pm
Splashers
Darn
Darn
12 January 2021

Apricot disease ID

Apricot disease ID

Anyone know what this disease on my apricots is? Any info would be appreciated thanks in advance! :)

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Darn
Jan 12, 2021 7:49 am

Hi all, hoping you may be able to ID a few plants for us. The first one is the tall Pandanus/Yakka looking tree below: This next photo I would like to know the spiky…

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shaun2456
Jan 03, 2021 2:58 pm

Hi we are facing two issues (1. soil always damp outside our house, 2.Soil erosion) due to frequent heavy downpour, we already graded the soil and will install a spoon…

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Henryqld
Jan 02, 2021 2:35 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
29 December 2020

Retaining wall - treated pine sleeper length

Retaining wall - treated pine sleeper length

Hi All I am about to begin diy building retaining wall to hold some soil in the back yard and then on the front yard as well. I initally planned to use 2.4m H4 treated…

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JoePathan
Dec 29, 2020 1:21 am

We are finishing a build and attention has gone from the house to the outside. Our back yard is a blank and rocky canvas. We have a part plan. The lower area will be…

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sakgcaus
Dec 28, 2020 6:12 pm
71percent
71percent
24 December 2020

Wooden Panel on Exterior of House

Wooden Panel on Exterior of House

There’s a wooden feature on the outside of my house, that I can’t reach (even with a ladder). So I was thinking of getting something like

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71percent
Dec 24, 2020 7:58 pm
piir
piir
22 December 2020

what are these plants? (most are weeds)

what are these plants? (most are weeds)

Yes, I moved to the property less than two months ago. Can you point out which are lettuces?

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piir
Dec 22, 2020 7:53 pm
piir
piir
22 December 2020

what is the plant attracts both bees and flies in the photos

what is the plant attracts both bees and flies in the photos

Thanks Amilelka. I will taste the leaves. I am not sure if it tastes the same as the dills at the grocery.

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piir
Dec 22, 2020 7:51 pm
amilelka
amilelka
21 December 2020

Hopeless lawn - advise please?

Hopeless lawn - advise please?

I would recommend you consider ripping it up - and replacing it with a native verge garden. Native plants have come a long way in the last decade and there are some…

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amilelka
Dec 21, 2020 3:32 pm

The museum doesn't tell visitors the name of these weeds.

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piir
Dec 21, 2020 12:37 am
SaeeS
SaeeS
17 December 2020

Landscaping Quotes

Landscaping Quotes

Hi , I am looking a for an approximate quote for landscaping services for a house to be built in Mount Barker. We require paving , turfing , retaining and pergola /…

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SaeeS
Dec 17, 2020 11:09 am
OWilson87
OWilson87
12 December 2020

What can I do with my front and side garden in my home

What can I do with my front and side garden in my home

You can just make a hedge, it always looks beautiful and decorates the house. I want to tell you that I really like your house.Hope you will do something amazing!

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OWilson87
Dec 12, 2020 6:41 am
Jimdee
Jimdee
11 December 2020

Lining a new planter box

Lining a new planter box

Use coreflute will help water to run off and not sit against the blueboard

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Jimdee
Dec 11, 2020 9:14 pm
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
3 December 2020

LED 12V Garden Lights flashing

LED 12V Garden Lights flashing

Need more info What strip lights, what spot lights, which Robus 100w driver??

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TheBigHouse
Dec 03, 2020 8:12 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
Roddy Grant
Roddy Grant
20 November 2020

Help with Lemon Myrtle Tree (backhousia citrodoria)

Help with Lemon Myrtle Tree (backhousia citrodoria)

Thanks I'll pour some water over it and check how long it takes to drain. The area definitely doesn't have the best drainage. Before I redid the garden with more natives…

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Roddy Grant
Nov 20, 2020 1:58 pm
jackofalltrades
jackofalltrades
15 November 2020

Sir Walter Buffalo

Sir Walter Buffalo

There is a chance that you might have lawn grubs. When you say the grass pulls away easily, that's a classic symptom as they attack the roots and the leave the surface…

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jackofalltrades
Nov 15, 2020 11:57 am
chetansoni_3141
chetansoni_3141
14 November 2020

Welding fence bracket on steel retaining wall post

Welding fence bracket on steel retaining wall post

Hi Everyone, We have 1m retaining wall on both sides & we want to attach fence bracket. It is hard to remove top 2 concrete sleepers & bolt fence brackets, So We are…

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chetansoni_3141
Nov 14, 2020 6:56 pm

Hi Everyone, We have 1m retaining wall on both sides & we want to attach fence bracket. It is hard to remove top 2 concrete sleepers & bolt fence brackets, So We are…

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chetansoni_3141
Nov 14, 2020 6:49 pm
Stan C
Stan C
12 November 2020

Grass Trees Need Help

Grass Trees Need Help

HI All, I will try and make a very long story as short as I can. I am a garden novice & I had my back yard landscaped by a so called "professional" approx 5 months ago. As…

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Stan C
Nov 12, 2020 6:19 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
11 November 2020

Retaining wall design and visualisation company?

Retaining wall design and visualisation company?

Thanks for the reply as we run the recycled water and a rainwater tank for my property this is not needed

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Bcr83
Nov 11, 2020 5:17 pm
Bronleb
Bronleb
11 November 2020

Granitic sand

Granitic sand

Yes it was compacted its about 10cm thick.

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Bronleb
Nov 11, 2020 2:07 pm
Jonathon
Jonathon
7 November 2020

Help Buffalo Grass

Help Buffalo Grass

Thanks for the advise. I will try to see if any grubs. cheers.

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Jonathon
Nov 07, 2020 9:56 pm
Anne Shaw
Anne Shaw
6 November 2020

Golden delicious apple

Golden delicious apple

Hello, I have a beautiful fruit laden golden delicious which has been affected by brownish/orange coloured irregular shaped spotting on leaves. Is this a rust and should I…

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Anne Shaw
Nov 06, 2020 11:10 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 November 2020

rainwater tank pump

rainwater tank pump

Hey! There are plenty of factors when choosing a pump for your rain water tank. I had a similar question, and was helped out by the team at Ag-Superstore they deliver free…

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SaveH2O
Nov 02, 2020 3:50 pm
SaveH2O
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
29 October 2020

What tree/plantings for shaded atrium?

What tree/plantings for shaded atrium?

The small plants are Rhoeo - Moses-in-the-cradle

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Phil of Sydney
Oct 29, 2020 10:17 am
raj_27
raj_27
28 October 2020

10 Year old Molases seasol and powerfeed

10 Year old Molases seasol and powerfeed

Hi Guys, I have few liters of opened seasol and powerfeek and 10 kg of molases all opened and stored in garage which is roughly 10 years old. Is it still ok to use on…

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raj_27
Oct 28, 2020 4:28 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
28 October 2020

Help needed - Extra sleeper under an already erected fence

Help needed - Extra sleeper under an already erected fence

Can you get a row of concrete blocks in there instead? Concrete in contact with the ground will last a lot longer than timber.

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Phil of Sydney
Oct 28, 2020 3:17 pm
s-X-s
s-X-s
27 October 2020

Cost for H4 timber retaining wall construction

Cost for H4 timber retaining wall construction

They were built temporarily as our land sitting below from either side. Cost was low as they didn't use H brackets and etc. I removed it b4 building a concrete brick wall…

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s-X-s
Oct 27, 2020 10:26 am
s-X-s
Everhopeful
Everhopeful
21 October 2020

Concrete advice

Concrete advice

Hey everhopeful Welcome back to the forum There appears to be a number of issues I do recommend you use a Bosch Concrete Scanner here to determine the reinforcement…

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Everhopeful
Oct 21, 2020 9:10 am
Graysons Gutter Guard
Graysons Gutter Guard
19 October 2020

snake season!

snake season!

pretty scary when you find a snake randomly in a garden :) This guy Raymond is a professional at finding and safely relocating the critters :)

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Graysons Gutter Guard
Oct 19, 2020 5:46 pm
John0322
John0322
19 October 2020

Retaining Wall to boundary or offset?

Retaining Wall to boundary or offset?

It is from the back

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John0322
Oct 19, 2020 3:43 pm

Hi, I'm looking to install a strip of planting (Lilly Pillys) next to a new pool to be installed. I need to install a short block wall (new timber fence goes on top) to…

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Tom_777
Oct 19, 2020 2:30 pm
seakay
seakay
18 October 2020

large garden ideas/ suggestions/ information

large garden ideas/ suggestions/ information

For a medium/large backyard, I want to turn it into a jungle-esque garden. By that, I mean basically remove all grass and have large plants and rocks everywhere creating a…

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seakay
Oct 18, 2020 4:44 am
seakay
Lethal
Lethal
17 October 2020

Turf weed

Turf weed

Wondering if anybody could identify what this weed is. Got a kikyu lawn and this is popping up everywhere

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Lethal
Oct 17, 2020 4:05 pm
John0322
John0322
12 October 2020

How to install fence 200mm offset from retaining wall?

How to install fence 200mm offset from retaining wall?

Hi, We are building our retaining wall that is 200m offset from boundary as per approved DA. I’ve been thinking of ways on how the fence can be installed at the…

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John0322
Oct 12, 2020 11:25 pm

Hi all, I've just started landscaping my new home. I have planted some smallish specimen under my front window, Rhapis Excesla (Lady Finger Palm) & The Coryline…

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newontheblock
Oct 11, 2020 9:02 am

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