Landscape & Garden Design AU 
Laying Turf to repair lawnHi all,
I had several areas where there were bare patches and ditches in my lawn.
I covered them with top soil in hope that the grass would spread across it and cover… How to kill couch grass under trees?Thanks I think the poison is needed. The cardboard may work for most grasses but after three months the couch is still stealing nutrients from under the cardboard with… Skinah replied 26 March 2017 ago Cladding a retaining wall helpHey everyone.
We are currently deciding on how to go about cladding a new treated pine retaining wall. We have decided to go the stacking stone tiles but we are a bit… Backyard size
Note that when you mark out the dimensions in the park, the area will probably *look* smaller than the finished yard (with fences, house, other objects etc.) will… Some good indoor plant suggestions?Monsteria
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Calathea
Dieffenbachia
Kentia Palm
Many succulents are also an overlooked option. Echeveria in particular.
Umbrella tree.
Syngonium
Strelitzia nicolai
pepperomia How to use chicken manure tea?lol
Get a aerator from an aquarium shop.
Chuck a hand full of compost into a dirty old sock or your neighbours clean sock off their line.
Brew the concoction with the… Shade tolerant hedgeCorrea "Bicheno Bell", Westringea (fruiticosa will grow in shade), Callistemon "Great Balls of Fire". Landscape plans for CDCMy estate has an example landscape plan, I just signed it and that's what my builder submitted. Landscape plans for councilI don't know if this is still current but I'm doing my own now. I looked at lots of DA's that have been submitted to council and used the landscape designed as a template… Retaining wall help!!
Hi Cat_dunc,
Yah just got notification that they have engineering report and applying for permits and works to get the retainer should be up by end of the month. After… PEARZ replied 10 March 2017 ago PEARZMar 10, 2017 10:36 am Weep Holes and LandscapingIn WA, anything seems to go regardless of what the National Construction Code (NCC) states about weep holes or the Damp Proof Course (DPC).
There are a few threads on… Mp rotator run timesLook at using a Hunter Hydrawise controller. It's features help with running MP's. I'm big on these for good reason.
Good advice above. Crepe Myrtle AdviceIt will be fine.
You want the lower stuff to get going.
I'd bet that top branch snaps at some point in the future if the lower branches don't do some growing.
It will take… Pop up Sprinklers for TurfHunter MP rotators are the benchmark for efficient irrigation.
(No not subsurface)
No brainer.
Get from an proper irrigation shop.
Also look at using the Hunter… Vertical Sleeper ScreenThanks Neville,
Assume they would need to be at least 1/3 height to be buried.
Would curious to know if compacted earth gave more flexibility to get them lined up well.… Sentrel cable balustradeMy bad. I saw cable and googled pool fence. However you did say horizontal in your post which is what i was commenting on. Berek replied 7 March 2017 ago BerekMar 07, 2017 9:38 pm Pump required for large gardenIt would depend on the lph that your 4 sprinklers need. I have a few acres and I have run a 40mm green line poly as a ring around the yard and have 3 points where the… r13 replied 1 March 2017 ago Concrete left by builderswhich builder
the same happen to use they mashed I into the soil as well as the driveway gravel they provide when building. I jacked up and made them remove it. We… 6banga replied 20 February 2017 ago What is this grass growing with buffalo?The mini pic it didn't look anything like kikuyu but the larger pics looks a bit like kikuyu. Can you take an even closer image if its kikuyu you should be able to see… 6banga replied 20 February 2017 ago Driveway recommendationsIf you choose to go for colour concrete, you will have to seal it every couple of years so the colour doesn't fade away and doesn't get porous.… Palmetto lawn help.Hi Blue, unfortunately I can't open dropbox links at work so I can't see your images. Probably an obvious question, but is there anything impacting how much water these… Empire Zoysia DethatchingThink ill just mow and get the height down and hopefully get a roller mower onto it to see if it can be firmed up. subwayJ replied 30 January 2017 ago Large retaining wall on new blockFrom the looks of the new pics, I'd say the rocks on the slope are going to be in the 100's of kg's each. To do a step you'd need the wall to be similar to the current… Berek replied 24 January 2017 ago BerekJan 24, 2017 9:28 pm Update pics for the curious
psykoJan 19, 2017 6:51 am psykoJan 19, 2017 6:43 am Rain garden/ drainA rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway or street and allows it to soak into the ground. LARGE Stepping stonesHey all in process of doing landscaping...can anyone tell me where I can find larger stepping stones in Sydney?
80x40
90x45
100x50
These are the sort of sizes im after...
Thank you BL35ED started a topic 14 January 2017 ago Idea's for a 'wow' shrubFairy Magnolia? Magnolia Little Gem? (and various related). I also have a soft spot for the large flowered deciduous magnolias - the "Little Girl" series only grow 3 - 4… Concrete pipes for gardensThat's really a nice idea and I am fully agree with your decision.I have done the same thing in my garden and I would like you to do the same.
Thanks. Overhead sprinklersHi everyone,
I'm planning on setting up some irrigation in my fernery, and have a little question about overhead sprinklers.
Are there any particular sprinklers that are… LordBug started a topic 2 January 2017 ago rb759Dec 27, 2016 11:48 pm New turf some yellow squaresMake sure the turf rolls in question are making good contact with the soil underneath. Might help to lightly top dress those areas with washed sand to help hold water to…
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feeling a bit better now lol!
