Landscape & Garden Design AU 
help with landscape ideas for DarwinPlant anything at the beginning of the Wet Season and it'll take off.
Weekly mowing of the grass will become a habit, I went through a set of blades in the last Wet.
If… E1109 replied 29 July 2011 ago E1109Jul 29, 2011 6:40 am Cost for a retaining wallHi, you may want to provide a little bit more info
What type of material do you want to use? Timber, Masonry, etc.
Are you going to DIY or are you looking for someone… Retaining wallsHi Terresa P - Did you use the Terraforce retaining? I can't figure out how to do 90 degree corners with it & wondered how you got on. (Would prefer to use Boral's… Hardwood Screens - Grays OnLineInteresting, I was also watching these screens at their previous sale, but didn't buy any.
Sceen, which auctions are you talking about? And how much cheaper? Lex replied 30 July 2011 ago Joining Retaining WallsOne solution is to provide a better route for drainage than through the joint by putting gravel behind the wall with a drain at the bottom. Installing Pop-ups (MP Rotators)Its upsetting that I didnt know at the time you could have taken the money.... I wish i did that!!
Especially because I had to fork out another $200 for another retic… Plant identificationGo to photobucket and click on the "img code" part then paste that code i the thread. Dollar replied 7 August 2011 ago Split level Front yardI'd do a simple native or at least fully planted lower section. No lawn area. Mulched throughout. Maybe if its a big area, create some pathways meandering through using… Cheapest retaining wall - ugly is okay!Be aware of the heavy metals that leach from tyres.
A dry stone wall can be cost effective but time consuming. Look good. Gabion walls are also quite good and cost effective. Sub surface irrigationIn particular this from page 26.
The essentials are:
• Means to protect the system from root-intrusion as detailed… Magnolia grandiflora 'St Mary'Hence the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago  The second best time is now.
It is a wise person who plants a tree knowing they may never see the shade it will… Retaining wall advice neededThese are very similar to Tasman Blocks. You may want to do a price comparison to ensure you are getting the best value for money.
I got my blocks at Masonry and Slate… Rate my mulch?Aggh yes nearly all councils offer free mulch but... this stuff is already composting and dopesn't really form a mulch much better than you have. The spread of weeds and… Bumpy new turf !Normal top soil will give more opportunity for a sustainable lawn. They create the very situations an environment for all the problems we all try to avoid with our… Cabbage palmsThey look like poo after they have been lopped. The do branch out. Overall the wrong plant for the position. Many landscapers are seemingly brainwashed to use cordylines… decking depth enquirythanks for all that info notremaison.. appreciate it.. i will be making a new thread for my decking adventure and your very welcome to advice  office plantsYep, one of the best.
The Monstera, spaths, and surprising to many, some succulents will love those conditions  Echeverias are great Help! retaining Wall questionthanks guys..... just what we thought although i tool a trip to see the guys who designed the wall after he didn't return my phone calls and he… Here's one c/o google images
and this one you may have seen on The… Sir Walter fertilizer with pre-emergentThanks, BK. Yes, the little bit that I read about it, it does seem like it's fairly restricted in availability and also in target seeds. Even found one so-called organic,… Lex replied 12 August 2011 ago Lee75Aug 14, 2011 6:12 pm Neighbour blocking treesMagnificent Elms, and Oak trees, along with Cedars, Pine and all sorts of things that grow to the sky !!
Ever heard of Bonsai ?
In other words plant what you want and… eyspy replied 14 August 2011 ago eyspyAug 14, 2011 6:53 pm Riverstone sources Western AustraliaAs big a trip as it would be, it will pay for itself
Maybe hire a small truck for the day to do it, much safer than towing a trailer loaded with stone over such a long… How do we landscape a sloping blockI think its a god send. I hate doing flat gardens, too boring. A slight slope is a far more realistic setup for a landscape.
Section it with… eyspy replied 15 August 2011 ago eyspyAug 15, 2011 8:46 am Have en1 used this company?Yeh sorry, Perth. They were building my Outdoor area. Started a few weeks back. They hadn't rocked up since last wednesday. But I received an email today to say they went… elfie replied 18 August 2011 ago elfieAug 18, 2011 12:04 am Place to buy bulk plants?I like http://www.gardenexpress.com.au It's based in Victoria but does ship to other state. Very good prices for bulk items.
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