Landscape & Garden Design
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Modern Driveway DesignI get a google error when I click on your link. Put the images on photobucket etc and copy and paste the img tag here so we don't have to go to a third party site.
Not… Garden bed drainage problem for buxusI love your lawn and buxus.
I can't help you on your drainage but if I may comment on your lawn.
You have an area at the right hand end next to the drive and house side of… #2
We have a small garden bed in the back corner of our backyard which seems to be a damp spot (moss grows over the soil and in winter it's a boggy spot)
Can anyone give… Turf experts help pleaseWe are in the process of buying over an acre of land to build a home on. Previous properties we have scraped the land, put down the right bed and then laid turf.
this… Lot927 started a topic 11 April 2014 ago Who should pay for this retaining wall?The storm water was an issue for a short while as their house was under construction. These are the only pics of the levels and retaining tequired so I think I have to be… Roar replied 11 April 2014 ago Palmetto buffalo vs Empire ZoysiaWe got the EZ and have been really happy with it. Nice and soft and has been surviving well with water just two days a week. Even in the middle of summer I only mowed in… fmac replied 8 April 2014 ago fmacApr 08, 2014 11:01 pm Need ideas for privacy Thanks tressseachanger. I'm going to ask about those in the nursery. Lilly pilly it says can tolerate full shade so that's looking good. The garden bed will only be about… Need help with landscapingHi Stayxtrue,
That looks like a water meter to me. Is that right? Both potable water and recycled water. Is that the question? Or is it… Are pencil pine (glauca) roots invasiveI would say they should be ok root wise. You do know they can grow quite tall and cause other problems?
I had about 10 along my fencelines a few years back. Some were… Lawn Mower recommendationsI have Honda, Masport, Victa and Protea lawnmowers. All used for different reasons.
I'd buy the Victa. If you really get into the "lawn scene" you can upgrade later. Plant Recomendations PleaseHi folks,
Just wondering what plants people would recommend for us.
We need screening plants for one side of our fence. Our neighbour does not maintain their yard very… Landcape Design HelpHi wheressteve,
Do you have a site plan of your existing house on your block. That's a good starting point. It will show where north is at least and the relationship of… Laying new lawn on building siteHi all,
I've read through the sticky on fu's new lawn advice and plan to follow it. However I have a couple of queries....
We live in Perth, northern suburbs. As we… deadlawn started a topic 1 April 2014 ago Improve clay soil couch lawnHi Folks, new member to the forum here.
I am in Adelaide with a couch lawn front and back. Front lawn was laid April last year with instant turf, and the back was… SimonR started a topic 31 March 2014 ago Rendered front walls and letterboxWe are require a very similar rendering walls solution but land drops away to the right. Possibly two tiers of 600mm max tapering off to one 600mm on the left of the… Ecohex or similar productHas anyone used Ecohex http://ecohex.com.au or a similar product to keep their gravel path in place? We consider using this along the side of… kid81Mar 28, 2014 8:53 am Bulk Cert Organic Soil on Gold CoastI know these guys deliver and they have the best compost I have ever used.They have a farm you can pick up from in Cararra and Southport, awesome!
Screening plant question
Hahahha ... our demolition man attempted to replant our small (but very mature) murraya shrub the same way - it died promprtly. But it was fully exposed on full hot sun… Lex replied 25 March 2014 ago murraya compostI'd add some perlite to the hole as well as this will lighten up the heaviness of the soil. I have lots of clay and rock mix at my place. The plants that seem to do… kexkez replied 24 March 2014 ago What is this weed called?Juvenile weeds can be difficult to identify. Unfortunately by giving the turf the best conditions to take root also encourages weed germination. This is normal and… SimonR replied 23 March 2014 ago Winter grassHey Kempe, I am in Adelaide with the same grass on similar soil. Post emergent control is just a pain, so this year I did a bit of research and found that a pre-emergent… SimonR replied 23 March 2014 ago Hi all
I laid sapphire turf 4-5 weeks ago (wishing found this forum before I did so I could have prepared the ground better ).
I sprayed the wild grass with… illuminating a pond at nightthanks renildnop, we finally installed 2 50W LED flood light from under the roof towards my pond, those lights made our garden so beautiful at night. and yes, we used… Virburnum hedge for narrow space So I had a fancy garden designer come for an on-site consultation and was recommended a virburnum hedge along my fence line to keep things simple… Zero lot boundary issueHi guys.
I'd like to know how people are generally doing for filling up the ground at zero lot boundaries.
My house and my two neighbor's house were built by the same… Mulchhash_nannay, so long as the mulch (or garden beds for that matter) aren't up against the house I don't see that they create an increased risk of termite attack on your… Cheapest Turf in MelbourneIf you can't scrounge runners and have to buy then buy 1 or 2 square metres and cut into 50mm square tuffs and plant it will quickly cover. Lawn Prep - calculation questionSo I've read the posts on lawn prep and am pretty confident in what needs to be done. The bit I'm having trouble with though is calculating how much matter i actually… Ponzu started a topic 9 March 2014 ago PonzuMar 09, 2014 10:22 pm Feature trees for the Adelaide HillsSo the Wife and I were wandering the hills nurseries looking for a medium tree with weeping foliage that will go well in clay soil. Ended up with a Redwood. So obviously… Help needed - Lost for backyard ideasIs that a dog in the picture? I guess the dog would like something cooler to lie on than just pavers.
I'm planning for a similar sized space so am interested in what you… bradkMar 02, 2014 7:15 am
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