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gillybean
gillybean
30 August 2019

Levelling my backyard

Levelling my backyard

Couldn’t have said it any better. Imagine a fort type cubby up there somewhere. Oh to be 5 years old again :)

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gillybean
Aug 30, 2019 11:29 am
gillybean
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
29 August 2019

How to maintain this area dried after raining?

How to maintain this area dried after raining?

Not sure about the water, but those power chords are playing havoc my OCD.

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KamadoJusto
Aug 29, 2019 4:25 pm

Hi :) This is my first post on here. I've just bought a house and it has a tree root problem. Pavers are right up to the roots of two ornamental pears in the front yard,…

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Pitstop
Aug 20, 2019 9:33 am
smokyjoe
smokyjoe
19 August 2019

Help with my Lilly Pillies

Help with my Lilly Pillies

Thanks for the advice, My wife wants to rip them out and plant bamboo, but we're going to give them this coming spring to show some improvement, or else they're out!

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smokyjoe
Aug 19, 2019 2:39 pm
Subtropic
Subtropic
10 August 2019

Breaking clay down with Powerfeed

Breaking clay down with Powerfeed

Hi I am about to apply powerfeed and seasol tommy lawn. I hope am hoping it breaks down some of the compacted areas (as a result of building). How long/how many…

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Subtropic
Aug 10, 2019 1:01 pm
Subtropic
Subtropic
8 August 2019

Best way forward with a hotch potch lawn

Best way forward with a hotch potch lawn

Hi 22 months ago we moved into our new home. My family and I live at Grafton on the NSW north coast and have a subtropical climate with a distinct wet and dry period.…

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Subtropic
Aug 08, 2019 1:36 pm
Juni
Juni
5 August 2019

Looking for Landscaping company in South West Sydney - Denha

Looking for Landscaping company in South West Sydney - Denha

Hi Guys, Any recommendations for landscaping company that reliable and reasonable price, we are building in Willodale estate at Denham Court and hand over is about 2 weeks…

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Juni
Aug 05, 2019 8:34 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
4 August 2019

my bromiliads

my bromiliads

This looks awesome, I love the ferns mixed in 🙂

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Alex2424
Aug 04, 2019 12:01 pm
Alex2424

There are lots of threads in general discussion and building standards that may be of interest. Getting the drainage around your house right is very important. 800mm…

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Gaudi
Aug 01, 2019 2:28 am
ElyseHayzo
ElyseHayzo
29 July 2019

Maple tree looks distressed?

Maple tree looks distressed?

Heya, I know this also another late reply sorry. I agree with Daniel86. Was it a really dry year the last two years? Even a well developed small tree like a maple will…

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ElyseHayzo
Jul 29, 2019 7:14 pm
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CalvinHobbes
Jul 22, 2019 12:04 pm
CalvinHobbes
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 July 2019

Artificial turf and pets?

Artificial turf and pets?

Hire only the Perth service providers to get high quality assignments. Each of our assignments is prepared by…

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Bebbsy
Jul 21, 2019 9:54 am

It will also be helpful if you have your site plan with relative levels and handdraw or markup a photo showing the pipe location. Thanks…

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SteveMc
Jul 18, 2019 9:24 pm
SteveMc
StartingOut
StartingOut
16 July 2019

Stinging nettle in buffalo lawn - advice?

Stinging nettle in buffalo lawn - advice?

Hi all, we have clumps of what I believe is Urtica Urens ("dwarf nettle") coming up throughout our lawn of Saffire buffalo. It really stings when you touch it. We've tried…

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StartingOut
Jul 16, 2019 1:36 pm
chanam
chanam
14 July 2019

Leaking Roof - ongoing issue with Sienna Homes

Leaking Roof - ongoing issue with Sienna Homes

Sorry to hear of your dilemma with builder. What is the actual cause of leak? Tiles/colourbond roof/ flashing?

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chanam
Jul 14, 2019 6:44 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
8 July 2019

How to raise lawn 200-300mm ??

How to raise lawn 200-300mm ??

Update..... found an earthmover on gumtree who was happy to dump 7m3 of soil at the front for free - it was to my surprise really good stuff. Took me 3 hours yesterday to…

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brokenstick
Jul 08, 2019 3:55 pm
brokenstick
Emily Jane
Emily Jane
6 July 2019

Front yard Landscaping

Front yard Landscaping

Thank you for the feedback , I will defiantly look into it. 😀

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Emily Jane
Jul 06, 2019 10:08 pm
Emily Jane
Emily Jane
1 July 2019

High Retaining Wall Cover up ideas

High Retaining Wall Cover up ideas

Sorry for late reply , still haven’t got anything there. I live in NSW.

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Emily Jane
Jul 01, 2019 7:44 pm
Soph2
Soph2
28 June 2019

Help repair my lawn

Help repair my lawn

Glad that helped, looking forward to seeing it recover 😊

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Soph2
Jun 28, 2019 1:22 pm
Amberverna
Amberverna
27 June 2019

Garden retaining wall

Garden retaining wall

Hi all We are looking to construct a 500mm retaining wall to split our sideways sloping yard into two levels. Attached is a photo of the look we want to achieve , how…

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Amberverna
Jun 27, 2019 11:00 am
Darylv
Darylv
26 June 2019

Self wicking planter box - sourcing raw material

Self wicking planter box - sourcing raw material

Forgot to say, the dimensions of the boxes are 1.6m x .40 x .40 - so pretty big volume.

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Darylv
Jun 26, 2019 10:15 am
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
23 June 2019

Landscaping cut and fill batters

Landscaping cut and fill batters

I like the idea of ground covers and some stairs. So many things can be done 😊

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DustyBlue
Jun 23, 2019 4:40 pm
heritagehouse
heritagehouse
21 June 2019

Yucca Elephantipes

Yucca Elephantipes
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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 10:46 am
designca
designca
17 June 2019

Australian Landscape/Garden Design Software

Australian Landscape/Garden Design Software
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Here is the direct link to the home page for gCADPlus: You might find it interesting to check out the gallery page: and some information on how to build 3D models:…

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designca
Jun 17, 2019 7:36 pm
Lizz89
Lizz89
14 June 2019

Plant ideas

Plant ideas

I'm into small trees so I'd recommend you Plumeria rubra (Frangipani) with beautiful white and yellow flowers! Or Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Brown gardenia) grows up to 7m height!

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Lizz89
Jun 14, 2019 7:12 pm
Lizz89

Hi everyone, hoping someone may be able to give some advive. We are currently building a new house with a subfloor supported on concrete stump. The cladding is JH Scycon…

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Stuie Simmons
Jun 13, 2019 12:10 pm
rockycres
rockycres
6 June 2019

Alfresco and backyard not on same level - Advice Required

Alfresco and backyard not on same level - Advice Required

Thanks for your detailed information..so much helpful..I will think over these options.. today I have spoken to the builder, they have also suggested to fill up soil to…

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rockycres
Jun 06, 2019 10:24 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
29 May 2019

Storm Water Outlet on Acreage site | Options?

Storm Water Outlet on Acreage site | Options?

Not sure why that would be the case. Wouldn’t the roof area be similar to the ground area below it that was there before the house was built. Moreover, I wonder why…

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arcadelt
May 29, 2019 7:20 am
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
8 May 2019

My Landscaping Journey - All Pics back in place. 12/08/2017

My Landscaping Journey - All Pics back in place. 12/08/2017
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Sorry for the slow reply, I used Tasman Blocks sourced from Austral also make a good block for retaining walls. For DIY, the dry stack system is pretty straight forward.

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KnockItDown
May 08, 2019 2:51 pm
KnockItDown
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
6 May 2019

Brick planter boxes - drainage issue

Brick planter boxes - drainage issue

That's good to hear! I went ahead and did a few holes in each section just in case. Tested it out and it all works well :)

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just_a_draftee
May 06, 2019 8:20 am
just_a_draftee
Craigasaurus
Craigasaurus
4 May 2019

Drainage help

Drainage help

We had the same issue maybe not quite as steep we have a spoon drain dug at the bottom of the cut, then drainage pits installed to catch the run off. Never underestimate…

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Craigasaurus
May 04, 2019 8:28 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
1 May 2019

Landscaping and fencing to do list

Landscaping and fencing to do list

check if this forum is of any help for landscaping.

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IamSAM
May 01, 2019 10:17 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
IamSAM
30 April 2019

Which lawn mower should i buy?

Which lawn mower should i buy?

mowing wet grass is not recommended...

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IamSAM
Apr 30, 2019 12:13 pm
IamSAM
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 April 2019

side path ideas

side path ideas

Before you consider the type of path, you must first consider your soil classification.

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SaveH2O
Apr 25, 2019 9:06 am
SaveH2O
Herre
Herre
24 April 2019

Backyard Landscaping - DIY

Backyard Landscaping - DIY
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it is amazing!!! u r truely a superman!

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Herre
Apr 24, 2019 10:23 am
Herre

Hello guys, The builder installed a faulty sprinkler timer causing water to run continuously for uncertain period of time in the front lawn during construction. The water…

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Homeone1234
Apr 13, 2019 4:42 pm

Hi brains trust, We are on water tanks and have no…

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mattscib
Apr 11, 2019 7:08 pm
slurm
slurm
8 April 2019

Old wood in retained land fill

Old wood in retained land fill

I think you can trust the designer

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slurm
Apr 08, 2019 5:45 pm

Hi Guys, I have a portable house which I need some landscaping ideas and recommendations on. I'm looking to tidy up around the border of the house. Roughly want to put a…

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MicandHal
Apr 08, 2019 11:38 am
danshell
danshell
8 April 2019

Plant selection help

Plant selection help

We have a massive cut to fill platform on the side of a hill that has left us with all clay and rocks on both the cut and fill side that we want to plant out some how. I…

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danshell
Apr 08, 2019 11:09 am
danshell
kks
kks
31 March 2019

Patio balustrade recommendations

Patio balustrade recommendations

Gumtree is your friend....

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kks
Mar 31, 2019 10:35 am
Jckson
Jckson
29 March 2019

How to install Agi Pipe

How to install Agi Pipe

i find some information about that, maybe it help you Step 1 Mark out the path for your drainage pipe using a can of spray paint. If the area has a downward slope,…

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Jckson
Mar 29, 2019 10:10 pm
Snowlaina_80
Snowlaina_80
29 March 2019

Determining boundary lines

Determining boundary lines

Thanks Ashwin. The block is on a slight inside curve so can't align directly with the neighbour however thats a good tip about measuring back from the rear fence, i'll…

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Snowlaina_80
Mar 29, 2019 8:46 pm
shammi329
shammi329
20 March 2019

Domaine Homes - Building Leda 21 Narrow

Domaine Homes - Building Leda 21 Narrow

Hi , I am currently building with…

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shammi329
Mar 20, 2019 9:17 am
shammi329
mattscib
mattscib
18 March 2019

Drainage & Concrete Paths

Drainage & Concrete Paths

I've been reading and youtubing but a bit unclear. Can anybody advise the recommended fall? Recommended depth and width of depth for 100mm agi? Socked or not? Geo fabric…

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mattscib
Mar 18, 2019 9:49 pm
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 1:30 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
14 March 2019

Confused about Turf Underlay vs. Top Dressing

Confused about Turf Underlay vs. Top Dressing
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It's described as top dressing? Standard turf underlay is fine. Your better off with a sand/loan mix as organic mixes will compress and collapse leaving your levels lower…

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SteveMc
Mar 14, 2019 7:19 pm
SteveMc
kellisue
kellisue
14 March 2019

Landscaping & decking - registered builder?

Landscaping & decking - registered builder?

Hey guys, I'm currently in process of getting quotes for a substantial amount of work to be done in my backyard, namely, decking, open pergola/structure, screening, turf,…

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kellisue
Mar 14, 2019 3:37 pm
kellisue

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