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TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 June 2010

Is it too cold to top dress?

Is it too cold to top dress?

You guys rock :) Make sure you don't use gymickie and tackie lawn topdresses sold by bulk soil joints. Get an organic and preferably certified wonderfully composted soil…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 12:48 am
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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 12:49 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 June 2010

Who do we go to.

Who do we go to.

WALDA http://www.walda.com.au/ I will be doing a presentation for them in the near future :) Great organisation to deal with :) They mostly do just designs. They formed…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 12:55 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 June 2010

WA Garden week This year April 8th to 13th 2010

WA Garden week This year April 8th to 13th 2010
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Like they cost this much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 12:56 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 June 2010

Names of Plants

Names of Plants

Need a better shot. too dark. Maybe get on a rainy day or later in the day.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 12:59 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 June 2010

Horrid Garden Bed Soil

Horrid Garden Bed Soil
1, 2

Why do the work when nature can do it for you. Now that is a statement and a half. It is just the very idea we all should follow. Let the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 17, 2010 1:08 am
TheGardenWhisperer
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
17 June 2010

advise please...

advise please...

Oh I figured the sand was going to be against the wall :th:

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onc_artisan
Jun 17, 2010 9:46 pm
onc_artisan
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 June 2010

What Mulch do I use?

What Mulch do I use?

There is only one answer in a simple way, and I won't be telling it :lol: put the kettle on folks :lol: Make sure it isn't composted. I'll do a search in a bit for the tonne of…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 18, 2010 12:46 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 June 2010

How to choose the right lawnmower

How to choose the right lawnmower

What do they do when a dog wees on it? Great concept and all but. The finish will always be rubbish. reel (or cylinder) mowers will deliver a beautiful finish. The…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 18, 2010 1:46 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 June 2010

Lawn laying blues.

Lawn laying blues.

Then when it is down, do some laps again. If you find it still spongy hire it again and do some laps. Top dress with organic compost in the low spots :) It will take ages…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 18, 2010 1:58 am
TheGardenWhisperer
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stonecutter1309
Jun 18, 2010 9:26 am
stonecutter1309
DaisySparkle18
DaisySparkle18
18 June 2010

Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel shovel?

Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel shovel?

Darn good point Ash, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. Will investigate. Though I do love the look of the digadoo spade.

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DaisySparkle18
Jun 18, 2010 11:10 am
DaisySparkle18
Michelle
Michelle
19 June 2010

Mushrooms

Mushrooms
1, 2

:lol: :lol: Great…

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Michelle
Jun 19, 2010 8:10 pm
Michelle
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
19 June 2010

Fixing 'loose' decorative gravel / stones

Fixing 'loose' decorative gravel / stones

The stuff isn't something that can be done in your situation. It is expensive too. Very good in the applications you have seen but not for domestic stuff and certainly not…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 19, 2010 8:29 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
ebon
ebon
20 June 2010

plastic soakage pits

plastic soakage pits

thanks :: ::

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ebon
Jun 20, 2010 5:57 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
20 June 2010

Bandicoot Problem

Bandicoot Problem

I'd be delighted to have a Bandicoot digging in the garden :) Some people pay money to see them, you get it for free. Damn that cursed wildlife damn it! Remember we are the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 20, 2010 11:39 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 20, 2010 11:56 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
farmmum
farmmum
21 June 2010

Covering a septic mound

Covering a septic mound

Thanks very much for the help everyone. I'll grab a few of all mentioned & see what does best.

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farmmum
Jun 21, 2010 2:01 pm
DoubleB
DoubleB
21 June 2010

Splitting cost for retaining wall

Splitting cost for retaining wall

As stated above - whoever created the need for retaining is responsible for the cost. The fence is 'usually' split.

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DoubleB
Jun 21, 2010 5:28 pm
wemyss_castle
wemyss_castle
21 June 2010

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS
1, 2, 3

love it love it love it!!

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wemyss_castle
Jun 21, 2010 10:28 pm
wemyss_castle
berny
berny
22 June 2010

Who can repair a small burn mark on a laminate benchtop?

Who can repair a small burn mark on a laminate benchtop?

Hi, I have a couple of burn marks approx size of a 50c piece on a soft kitchen laminate benchtop, just wondering if anyone knows of anyone in Sydney who could repair this…

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berny
Jun 22, 2010 1:56 pm
themax
themax
22 June 2010

Garden Bed Depth

Garden Bed Depth

I have 2 Limelights, have had them for a few years now. They are very soft and pretty. Easy care.

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themax
Jun 22, 2010 7:54 pm
themax
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 June 2010

Can I use organic top dressing for turf as garden mix?

Can I use organic top dressing for turf as garden mix?

:lol: You must go to the back of the class! 100 lines Never feed the plant always feed the soil :lol: The number one thing is to feed the microbes in the soil. They will make more…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 22, 2010 10:36 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 June 2010

Acacia littorea (shark tooth wattle)

Acacia littorea (shark tooth wattle)

Oh crap I forgot :( OK try again tomorrow :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 22, 2010 11:26 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
keen
keen
23 June 2010

Photos of fencing on top of retaining wall

Photos of fencing on top of retaining wall

this is how i did mine. used ss angle cut to about 30mm for brackets and ss screws into wall plugs in the mortar to anchor. viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31145 obviously this…

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keen
Jun 23, 2010 1:05 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
23 June 2010

New Home..

New Home..

I just checked your blog. Nice tie in between the Sleepers and your Windows and Garage. It will look fantastic when it's finished. I wanted to do the same thing with a 2…

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KnockItDown
Jun 23, 2010 3:42 pm
KnockItDown
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Hels
Jun 23, 2010 6:50 pm
Hels
Hels
Hels
23 June 2010

Exposed or Stencil Driveway

Exposed or Stencil Driveway

Hi Guys, Just wondering which one is a better option.. Exposed or Colour Stenciled driveway.. Is the price the same or is either of them more…

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Hels
Jun 23, 2010 7:01 pm
Hels
meatpie
meatpie
23 June 2010

Planting ideas over easement

Planting ideas over easement

Bring it forward and use the area as a utility area screened by trees/shrubs. Great spot for the dogs to hang out or a chook pen. Veggie garden…

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meatpie
Jun 23, 2010 11:17 pm
Dollar
Dollar
23 June 2010

Black bug/pre-historic looking thing with yellow stripes

Black bug/pre-historic looking thing with yellow stripes

Thanks Fu but Redman identified it. The bugs have gone so that's good for now and I haven't killed any of them.

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Dollar
Jun 23, 2010 11:17 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
24 June 2010

Empire Zoysia Turf supplier (Melb)

Empire Zoysia Turf supplier (Melb)
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Wow, really? The best premium turf eh? Please cut and paste some more from your website to enlighten us.... :n:

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BeatrixKiddo
Jun 24, 2010 10:37 am
sparkles
sparkles
26 June 2010

Someone help me!

Someone help me!

thanks for all the info. we have decided to go for pavers, making a border with them - like stepping stones, and having 4 seperate garden beds in the middle, if that makes…

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sparkles
Jun 26, 2010 3:29 pm
MBBN
MBBN
29 June 2010

Timber Fence on Retaining Wall

Timber Fence on Retaining Wall

we have our colorbond fence ontop of our retaining wall (was welded on). I wouldn't do it again. Much better to have it off the wall that way in case you need to…

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MBBN
Jun 29, 2010 9:31 am
jlb
jlb
29 June 2010

What to layunder under pebbles and stepping stones

What to layunder under pebbles and stepping stones

I would suggest you move the good soil to a garden area that could do with it. Pebbles are hard to walk on and expensive, they get kicked around and weeds grow through…

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jlb
Jun 29, 2010 3:53 pm
The Little Misses
The Little Misses
29 June 2010

Garden for front of house - south facing

Garden for front of house - south facing

Just my opinion, but have you thought about a more formal garden? With the house being rendered, it looks more like a manor (if thats appropriate work) a stunning grand…

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The Little Misses
Jun 29, 2010 7:14 pm
The Little Misses
kek
kek
29 June 2010

Low maintenance gardening - what does that MEAN?

Low maintenance gardening - what does that MEAN?

:blink: Sand and dog poop wasn't quite what I was visualising.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

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kek
Jun 29, 2010 10:50 pm
kek
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 July 2010

How can i remove a 2 day old linseed oil stain from my trex

How can i remove a 2 day old linseed oil stain from my trex

Kitty litter is the oil absorbing material (the white stuff) - used in industry everywhere to remove oil from floors. Just tip it on and leave it. Ed

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ECOECO
Jul 01, 2010 8:12 am
ECOECO

Cost - Paling Fence

Cost - Paling Fence

The cheapest quote i've found is $66 per metre, for timber capped 1.9 metres exposed posts. We need 100 metres of fencing ::hyst::

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The Little Misses
Jul 02, 2010 9:29 pm
The Little Misses
Lissy Loo
Lissy Loo
3 July 2010

MulchNet.com-have you order any mulch from them?

MulchNet.com-have you order any mulch from them?

It took us over 6 months to get it but we finally did as a new contractor had started in the NW area of Melbourne. He was very quick once he finally got in touch. 10m3 is…

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Lissy Loo
Jul 03, 2010 3:58 pm
cam
cam
3 July 2010

brisbane landscaper/ landscaping

brisbane landscaper/ landscaping

looking around at landscapes in brisbane they seem to be lacking coulour given the beuatiful range of colourful plants available in this tropical climate. Im a bsa…

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cam
Jul 03, 2010 10:11 pm
[JADED]
[JADED]
6 July 2010

Timber front fence ideas

Timber front fence ideas

Hi there, I went looking at different fence ideas a while back... check my thread for ideas :) viewtopic.php?f=19&t=25110&hilit=fence+options good luck !

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[JADED]
Jul 06, 2010 6:37 pm
[JADED]
sparkles
sparkles
8 July 2010

water wise plants?

water wise plants?

Thankyou!!!

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sparkles
Jul 08, 2010 3:03 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
10 July 2010

Corner garden what do you think?

Corner garden what do you think?

They are Bamboo palms. Japanese maples in the pots the red one has green leaves and the brown one has red leaves.

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kassan1973
Jul 10, 2010 10:58 am
kyiee81
kyiee81
11 July 2010

Thanks Fu! new pics of back retaining wall & plants

Thanks Fu! new pics of back retaining wall & plants
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just saw this :oops: :oops: :oops: thanks for that great tip fu! i am going to try it and will let you know how it goes! thanks again :: ::kiss::

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kyiee81
Jul 11, 2010 9:14 pm
kyiee81
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
12 July 2010

Exposedaggregate - crushed Cowra White - has anyone used it?

Exposedaggregate - crushed Cowra White - has anyone used it?

Well the polished concrete was a sample for a client and it was in Lithgow. :wink: So not as far away as you thought 8) The sample(s) had varing colour combos. First was…

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onc_artisan
Jul 12, 2010 7:09 pm
onc_artisan

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