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MCDAT
MCDAT
22 February 2021

Need help with west facing wall.

Need help with west facing wall.

Only just noticed your reply. Thanks very much for the info and link. I will do some research.

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MCDAT
Feb 22, 2021 9:55 am
Dynamic
Dynamic
9 January 2020

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners
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this is how they make a good bean sproud https://shrinke.me/Orxw . you can try to make it by yourself.

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Dynamic
Jan 09, 2020 7:27 pm
Imightbedave
Imightbedave
26 March 2018

Re: SOAKWELLS - How easy are they to put in and install ?

Re: SOAKWELLS - How easy are they to put in and install ?
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Hi all, Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. Using this guide, I installed my own soakwells a few months back. Pit in the back, pit in the front, with…

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Imightbedave
Mar 26, 2018 7:07 pm
PVBuild
PVBuild
2 September 2017

Nature strips without lawns

Nature strips without lawns
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I love this thread. For everyone that says that nature strips should be grass or flat so you can see over it - welcome to my nature strip. Council has no problems with us…

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PVBuild
Sep 02, 2017 9:31 am
simply_sean
simply_sean
15 November 2016

New sod - Questions on seasol, powerfeed and molasses

New sod - Questions on seasol, powerfeed and molasses

Hi everyone, I've got new sod in my backyard that was laid about 10 days ago. The sod is just beginning to knit in really well and is getting harder to lift on the…

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simply_sean
Nov 15, 2016 3:37 pm
mb21
mb21
30 September 2016

Advise - laying decorative gravel around stepping stone path

Advise - laying decorative gravel around stepping stone path

I wouldn't bother with the weed mat at all all it does is trap all the dirt ect that's washed down through the gravel over the years. Make sure the ground is clean (no…

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mb21
Sep 30, 2016 8:50 am
renoauction
renoauction
15 September 2016

Lawn full of weeds, need to do a full resod

Lawn full of weeds, need to do a full resod

Good opportunity to add in some sand to help water move through as well.

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renoauction
Sep 15, 2016 5:35 pm
canbuild
canbuild
29 August 2016

Water point assistance

Water point assistance

Thank you so much LynneB, I have no knowledge of garden irrigation system, we are in the process of building house. Could you please explain how the system works, what is…

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canbuild
Aug 29, 2016 7:46 am
grom40
grom40
30 March 2016

Help with choice of deciduous tree!

Help with choice of deciduous tree!

Could you maybe clarify what you mean by "small to middle size"? Most genuine trees can get quite large thus you may not want them planted right next to your home (eg…

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grom40
Mar 30, 2016 5:04 pm
grom40
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
24 December 2015

Help with Crepe Myrtle

Help with Crepe Myrtle

Woods chips aren't causing the op's issue, it's lack of water & most likely heat. Depending on the quality of tree stock, the root system maybe poor.. If this is the case…

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BeatrixKiddo
Dec 24, 2015 10:09 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
23 December 2015

Lawn seed for new lawn

Lawn seed for new lawn

How cold are we talking? Snow or heaps of frosts? What is summer like ie dry/hot? If its cool and wet year round then RTF seed is one option.

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BeatrixKiddo
Dec 23, 2015 3:37 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
20 February 2015

Kay Parris Magnolia - sick plant

Kay Parris Magnolia - sick plant

Just a quick reply, you need to water at least once a day atm 2 or more if it's hot like it has been the last 2 weeks.... You need to water it like it was in a pot, even…

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BeatrixKiddo
Feb 20, 2015 9:37 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
21 September 2013

Will a magnolia damage house/concrete path? -Photos included

Will a magnolia damage house/concrete path? -Photos included

JazzyJess, do you think the magnolia Kay parris might tolerate being in a big ceramic pot? I bought two plants and they are both so small now, but…

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JazzyJess
Sep 21, 2013 6:30 pm

Mop top robinia - do they really sucker?

Mop top robinia - do they really sucker?

It is absolute insanity to plant these and IMO down right irresponsible. It puts a great deal of stress and aguish on other people who wish not to be a part of the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 21, 2013 12:21 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Ribbon
Ribbon
6 December 2012

Suggestions for tough turf for sandy soil, cold climate

Suggestions for tough turf for sandy soil, cold climate

Hey guys We are a long way off laying turf, but its never too early to plan right ::celeb:: I have slightly special needs for my lawn. In effect what I am looking to build is…

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Ribbon
Dec 06, 2012 6:28 am
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
30 November 2012

Can someone please tell me - what kind of tree this is?

Can someone please tell me - what kind of tree this is?

Oooh that's going to be beeyootiful when it grows up!

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JazzyJess
Nov 30, 2012 5:43 pm
CindyHelens
CindyHelens
29 November 2012

Patio and Garden Ideas. Need Your Help Here, Please!

Patio and Garden Ideas. Need Your Help Here, Please!

Hi abbigailyoung care to show us some photos of your patio space and garden? :)

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CindyHelens
Nov 29, 2012 6:39 pm
CindyHelens
grom40
grom40
19 September 2012

Looking for advice on indoor plants

Looking for advice on indoor plants

Maybe some peace lilies? My Mum has one of these in her kitchen (south facing, diffused sunlight only) and it's a monster! Has beautiful green foliage and nice white…

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grom40
Sep 19, 2012 4:04 pm
grom40
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
30 August 2012

Fu Manchu's Guide to Soil Prep & Laying Turf

Fu Manchu's Guide to Soil Prep & Laying Turf
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Starting to think we kill this thread as its becoming a mess after such a great start. Everything required is covered in the first 2 pages. I think a lawn forum would be…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 30, 2012 11:28 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 August 2012

is it safe to build fence on top of stone retaining wall?

is it safe to build fence on top of stone retaining wall?

Here in WA, we have most of our fences on top of limestone retaining walls. i'm looking at one right now.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 16, 2012 10:28 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
soilblocker
soilblocker
3 May 2012

Raised Wicking Veggie Bed Thread - with photos

Raised Wicking Veggie Bed Thread - with photos
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Hi McLaren, Soilblockers are a simple…

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soilblocker
May 03, 2012 10:33 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
5 December 2011

Landscape and drainage problem - new finished house

Landscape and drainage problem - new finished house

Thats not a drain, just storm water piping connected to your downpipes. You will need a minimum of 50mm of coverage above those pipes to the under side of any paving or…

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chrisandkate
Dec 05, 2011 10:36 am
Banj
Banj
27 October 2011

Help! What's going on here?

Help! What's going on here?

Thanks for the advice Fu, jusgt to follow up - no, as FU said it wasn't dead and the lawn is now nice and green :)

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Banj
Oct 27, 2011 7:59 pm
umehomes
umehomes
20 October 2011

Landscape with slope block, your advise much appreciate!!!

Landscape with slope block, your advise much appreciate!!!

Got a quotation as below: . pave path from footpath to front step with Bink pavers, 1.5 metres wide . place stones/gravel down side of house from front corner of house to…

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umehomes
Oct 20, 2011 2:41 pm
lonnie
lonnie
22 May 2011

Best way to remove a palm tree?

Best way to remove a palm tree?

Found the thread - thanks, Fu.

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lonnie
May 22, 2011 8:21 am
lonnie
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
8 April 2011

Should I prune when transplanting blueberries?

Should I prune when transplanting blueberries?

Also similar idea with just the storm water and cap to do portable worm farms :) when full just move them to a new spot.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 08, 2011 9:13 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 December 2010

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)
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Folks I am going to draw to a close this amazing thread. It will remain a sticky but with 20 what ever pages, it is past the effectiveness it was. The same questions…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 18, 2010 12:34 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
kexkez
kexkez
6 March 2010

Weepy (micro porous) rubber hoses in organic gardening?

Weepy (micro porous) rubber hoses in organic gardening?

There's a great bargain to be had on ebay atm if you live anywhere near the seller. Bateau Bay, Central Coast, NSW, Australia Auction sitting at .99 c for 100m . NYLEX…

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kexkez
Mar 06, 2010 1:04 pm
kexkez
Banj
Banj
16 October 2009

Quotes for soil preparation and turf laying

Quotes for soil preparation and turf laying

That may very well be what they're doing Fu... not being very landscape orientated, I just took that was what the guy meant from what he told me. He's doing a 'full…

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Banj
Oct 16, 2009 3:21 pm

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