Landscape & Garden Design WA 
Can anyone identify this creeper/vine?What Trev doesn't write in that guide is to spray in the morning. Add some dish washing liquid or proper surfactant to the spray mix. To always always add Seasol to any… snuckDec 10, 2013 9:03 am Perth - Garden DesignSoR? Garden Solutions - Darren did our garden and it's just what we wanted, waterwise and haven't had to replace a single plant 2 years post the job being done. Althom replied 7 December 2013 ago Improving soil after lawn is laid
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What about liquid humates or liquid composts? Has anyone had any success with those type of products on Perth grey sands?
I have just… Pieface replied 2 December 2013 ago Have i killed my lawn???Ours wasn't watered for 12 weeks last summer (don't ask, in law fail) and it's bounced back - just needed to have some water, some wait time, and some sun  snuck replied 9 November 2013 ago snuckNov 09, 2013 10:44 am Mowing and maintaining Empire ZoysiaI've read a lot about mowing heights for Zoysia and while they say it can be kept at 1.5" or so I find mine keeps best at 3" minimum and this is what I currently keep mine… applor replied 8 November 2013 ago Coir Fibre in Potting MixI just started making my own potting mix using coco coir, compost, perlite, vermiculite with the ratio of 4:2:1:1, and I didn't wash the coir. Coir is preferred over peat… ProteasCan anyone help me with my search for Proteas? I am looking for an outlet around Perth that has a good selection and also has advanced plants. topiarius started a topic 24 October 2013 ago Ideas please!!!! Thanks for the input guys
We ended up deciding on frangipanis and we got 2 really lovely trees from a local nursery just starting to shoot leaves at the tops now!!! We… MissEm replied 23 October 2013 ago Using recycled concrete in landscapingI've just recently read a blog about using recycled concrete, or "urbanite" in landscaping. Just wondering if anyone has done this and can share their experience? trixee started a topic 19 October 2013 ago Lower PH in new SoilEasy to do with some agricultural sulfur. Will take a few months to work and will potentially take a few applications (think 12 - 18 months) to be happy soil. good luck. EandM replied 19 October 2013 ago EandMOct 19, 2013 8:33 am Turf Choices in Perth
Hi Nitro,
It's always exciting choosing that new lawn. If you're ok with rapid-growing grasses I'd recommend something like a Hybrid Bermuda couch variety as they tend… Hunster replied 16 October 2013 ago Crabapples in South-west WA??Hi all,
I stumbled across the 'Royal Raindrops' variety of crabapple in a Perth nursery and was wondering if anyone had some advice on their best location?
I live in… Sammi_O started a topic 13 October 2013 ago Lawn Soil Prep PicsHi,
Like many here, I've followed Fu Manchu's guide to soil prep. I've also followed the application rates in Peter Coppin's Amending & Improving Gutless Sands in WA. I… hewmf started a topic 12 October 2013 ago hewmfOct 12, 2013 9:43 pm Where are the Cheapest plants in PerthHi Ennoh,a good place to go if you want larger plants to give an instant effect is Hort Mart on Sydney Road in Wanneroo.People who grow plants for a hobby drop them off… Lomandra SharaTwo of my Lomandra Sharas look abit sick. Trimmed them back late winter and they haven't started to regrow as yet. Lots of dead leaves and only a few green ones. Others… Althom started a topic 3 October 2013 ago Mango TreesThanks TinaG, that's a big help,at least we know what to expect. Where are the Cheapest plants in PerthWe have just sold our house and are about to move into a rental property and will wait until our perfect home comes in the market. The place we are moving too needs a… ennoh started a topic 23 September 2013 ago ennohSep 23, 2013 5:42 pm Plum Tree ShootsThanks guys. I'm happy to report they are still green beneath the bark, and my Amber Jewel just sprung to life today.
Here's hoping to my first crop. _TJ_ replied 22 September 2013 ago Yes, it is paspalum so non invasive. It is a beautiful soft lawn and stays pea-green all winter and summer.
Sir Walter would be my next choice after… Plants/Trees for narrow spaceThanks for your replys all. I have changed my thinking and have been thinking about putting some camellias down that side to give me some height. I may even espalier them… Transplanting a Frangipani treeI was actually only going to lower the position of this tree but have now decided not to. It was in a low garden bed which has now been removed. The tree is now a little… keen replied 9 September 2013 ago Do we need a letterbox?Nods.... I'll keep it in mind then, and ask the local shire how often there is a letter drop that doesn't go via the post office. Out here even the junk mail comes via… snuck replied 5 September 2013 ago snuckSep 05, 2013 7:11 pm TinaGSep 03, 2013 1:09 pm Big block and no idea where to start- what do you want in your garden? eg vege patch, chickens, orchard, pool, riverbed
- do you have children (will need spaces for them to play, areas for play equipment,… TinaG replied 24 August 2013 ago TinaGAug 24, 2013 5:40 pm Granite rocks - PerthI did something similar about 12 years ago. I went to the local quarry where they mine it for the readymix concrete industry.
They even drove us down into the pit to pick… Kenda Kikuyu Vs Standard KikuyuI have dealt with both Kenda and Village Green (another sterile kik) and the big difference is the leaf density. Both have more root system that produces more leaves and… I'd like some suggestions for good trees to use for pleaching in pots. The aim is to achieve approximately 2.5m in height.
This is the site below. My block is 12.5m wide… Helmo-ComplexHi All
I have helmo growing or rather killing my lawn. Anyone know what fungicide to use to get rid of it. I have a 2 yr old running around on it as well.
cheers abbeybox started a topic 16 July 2013 ago Acidic soilHi everyone, I have a recon limestone garden bed with vegies, herbs and a 'Sublime' tree in it. It has been in for about 3 years and planted into a vegie mix from… Where to buy? - Frangipani - PerthCongrats. Miss Em,its great when you manage to find something you have been searching for,post a pic when they are all planted together!
Topiarius Landscape without plantsYes we do get a landscaping package, I just showed Hubby those pics and his comment was weeds through the stones ...
Back to lawn that can be mowed.
Thanks for the… Cherry Tree for Perth metroThe Prunus nigra is a good ornamental alternative (sometimes incorrectly referred to about the urban areas as cherries) Pea MulchMake sure Pea Mulch is not used in summer without being covered with a rough course mulch. Straws (of all types) do not in anyway meet any standards for conserving water… Grevillea or Hemiandra?Hi all, I ended up going for 'Myoporum Yareena' for the verge planting as the Hemiandra's spikey leaves would have ended up catching every bit of rubbish that blows down…
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Tuff little critters!! 
