Landscape & Garden Design VIC 
timber retaining wallHi all,
I currently have a timber retaining wall.
What would be an acceptable way of extending the steel h/i beams around 250mm?
Cheers Travisd started a topic 10 October 2015 ago Tree IDSo I took a look around the estate today and it seems that these trees are planted throughout the estate except for on one block (those look like gum trees). We also drove… Megera replied 7 October 2015 ago Verandah post in/part of retaining wall.Ideally you would want to keep the retainer wall post away from the verandah post but not much. There should not be too much effect on each other due to the footings being… Adam.M replied 30 September 2015 ago Winter Grass RemovalWinter grass is a common problem everywhere. Most lawns you see driving along are kikuyu, poa and kik are similar colours so it far less noticeable. You only really see… sKyzSep 15, 2015 12:25 pm Empire Zyosia AdviseHi There - I laid Empire about 2 -3 years ago
I used the guys from Austral Turf http://australturf.com.au/turf/empire.html and they were… Lilly Pillys dying off (last 3-4 weeks)I tend to agree with the frost damage assessment. Just because a plant says it is "tolerant" of frost doesn't mean it will survive a winter as cold as the one we've just… grom40 replied 8 September 2015 ago Palm treesHi TC, when we were in suburbia there were land developers a few years ago asking for mature palms or other trees to plant out. They would pay for a bobcat to dig 'em out.… Help with grass cutting infoI am building in stage 3. My builder has just informed that grass needs to be cut.
Can any please refer a grass cutter who has done the job in Circa1886.
Thanks in… Anvil started a topic 26 August 2015 ago AnvilAug 26, 2015 1:01 pm Lawn/Turf adviceYep you can do that no probs. Just when you mix the compost through the clay don't mix it deeper than 100mm if poss. The Reason is compost… Thanks John, good suggestion. Now that Ive messed around a little bit, I like both of these alternate options...
 Low maintenance trees for privacyLilly pillys are dense shrubs, there are small and large varieties. They make great windbreaks and screens but need pruning every few years. Being native they are usually… Fencing / Landscaping / Driveway / PavingThanks for the info. Our land is not titled yet and it might get titled in september. We have already selected the builder and will be getting the contract soon. So before… Bluesuede's landscaping projectLandscape looks very nice. If you dont mind me asking what would this transformation cost? We are in the process of getting landscspe costs as well and world like to… FencingThanks Matt for reply...mailed developers agent about the details and in case he couldn't pass on,gotta ask council.as both lots are vacant yet, so thought asking agent… Options for sloped front yardIt is strongly recommended to have a grade away from the slab. Doesn't have to be a lot, just enough so that water is directed away from the slab. Search for the term slab heave. Hey All,
I am just wondering if anyone can help me out with some landscaping ideas. Me and my partner have just built a house in Victoria, and I have attached the plans… Hi guys,
Wanting to do something like this picture... any… Turf Installer the Fu Manchu Way?Hi,
Are there any installers who might be able to install Turf the Fu Manchu way (as indicated in the above post) in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne?
What do you think… homesaw started a topic 12 May 2015 ago VMENMay 12, 2015 12:34 pm Retaining wall vs Site cutThanks igwood wish I was handy enough to do the work lol
Building MJH Garden Retreat modified Lot 305 Wattleridge Crescent Kellyville BactivateI fyou are located in Melbourne, Shaun from Bactivate can be contacted on 0421 920 734. psyko replied 17 April 2015 ago psykoApr 17, 2015 11:31 am Hello,
I recently transplanted a row of hedges from my back yard to the front. Out of 14 hedges, around 9 withered and died.  I removed them and tried again by… Mulch Type to use in GardenI am always surprised at how many people are advised to use another type of mulch. In my opinion green mulch (leaves and bark, smll branches, twigs etc) is superior in… Council landscape planningOften there isn't a lot of thought that goes into tree selection.
One of the worst I have seen in this enormous Norfolk Island Pine right next to a single storey house. ( Citrus leafminer - how to winOk it looks like the remaining leaf miners have given up and gone home
Probably aided by the fact there aren't many new leaves left to infest!
I will know to be more… DIY Subsurface irrigation for new lawnhello again.
Is this correct?
I have 19 mm poly pipes running along the length of the lawn.
The 13 mm dripper line will be installed connecting the two poly pipes with a… Hi all
Finally an update of what we did with this garden area under the porch.
A water feature plus some hardy low maintenance plants. 
Thanks for everyone's… How to increase the level of lawnHi BeatrixKiddo
Thanks for your reply.
I will do this now and hopefully can raise it by a few cm before winter comes, and then will do the remaining leveling during… mtz08 replied 24 February 2015 ago mtz08Feb 24, 2015 9:19 am Ornamental pear tree`sThanks Quenda, I think it would be too close to plant any tree`s where I wanted to so close to the pipes so im not going to, thanks for your help Help me identify this HakeaIt looks very similar to one that our friend has in his leafy garden although in Sydney but he has commented on the black cockies liking it too although the ones in your… Please help me to identify this treeThey are a great tree don't write them all off. The dwalf grafted flowering gums (2-3m) are better behaved. Smaller = less mess. In a garden… joea replied 11 February 2015 ago Retaining wallYour idea sounds like a retaining wall that is 900mm high which is a serious retaining wall that will need council approval.
If you want to have a 600mm wall within a…
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