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jen_tNov 03, 2015 2:38 pm Turf Rolls or Turf Slabs?I would guess the "slabs" would cost more as it is different from the normal rolls that most turf farms sell so would probably involve more work for them to cut it. How to stop lawn growing into garden bedDid you put any of that black plastic stuff down before installing your garden? I think its called weed matting or something. That's the only way I know too stop weeds and… Hi there, we had a retaining wall constructed approx 2 years ago. It's core filled besser blocks, then rendered/bagged in a cream/light sand colour. The render has never… Retaining Wall - Timber - any concerns?Hi The Huntbegins
Firstly may I compliment you on your photo mark up and sketch. 
There should be no issues with Steel post and timber rails
I've calculated the height… Any idea what this is?thanks for the answers. i was seriously about to pull it out when i remembered this post.
been a long time since I've been in the garden! Wanbrow replied 25 October 2015 ago low level retaining wall?getting the drain lowered would be the faster and cheaper option.
As someone has mentioned, if its an overflow gully it should be below the next lowest drain (e.g.,… Hello
I've spent a bit of time trying to diagnose a problem with my native Frangipani. I've planted three of them, one of which was from a different nursery. It came with… How to improve my turf?Agree with the above. Backfill with mix of compost and sand. Top dress with the same. Any topdressing will help as will increase the size of topsoil above cracker dust.… I have rooted a sample. ON left is winter grass and on right is the weed I would like to know what it is. You can see that the winter grass has rounded leafs as the… Garden PhotosLooking good Steph  Why people plant ivy I will never understand! I lived in the Dandenongs (Victoria) as a child and we used to have to pull ivy off trees and other… grom40 replied 13 October 2015 ago Drainage Issues - please help!!!!Hi all!
We are building our home with Metricon - just got past lock up stage at the moment.
We are having issues with drainage on site - our land is sloping sideways it… monalisa started a topic 12 October 2015 ago PonzuOct 12, 2015 8:00 am 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 Re level lawnyeh re turf it, disturbing the roots and trying to replant it never works apparently, according to a horticulturist friend of mine.
Definitely kill it first, preferably… 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 deepsOct 07, 2015 3:02 pm 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…
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i've just tried it - it works for… Bummer about the house not coming through. The first pic you have looks great! But for dogs it should be 1.8m high and not see through if you can. We have a dilemma now… Yet another turf question.Cool that sounds like the plan I will go with. Thanks heaps for the advice. I will hopefully get started sorting out what I need this weekend and take it from there.… Soil prep for turfYeah no worries there is so many opinions on how prep should be done.. The book suggested is science based, peer reviewed and known to work.. Which is the main reason i… Laying different turf types togetherI found a thread where Fu actually encourages the mixing of different turfs. He said it is a practice of some of the best in the horticulture industry. He advises to mix… Please help with landscaping ideasWe do a lot of landscape designs for new builds like yours. Tashpaul is exactly right, you need to work out the main functions of your garden and then work the design… Garden bed behind timber retaining walljust an update ... I heard back from my landscaper today. He assured me that given the height of the wall is only 600mm, there is no need to compact the backfill and that… sKyzSep 15, 2015 12:25 pm
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