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Dog Run Area

Dog Run Area
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There are a few threads on this topic with some good answers.

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 12:45 am
TheGardenWhisperer

What size vegie/herb beds? Companion planting? Irrigation?

What size vegie/herb beds? Companion planting? Irrigation?

Just use them, For the money they are fine. No diff to water tanks or the like. They wont last for ever but you sure won't be kicking yourself in 15 years when they need replacing.

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 12:52 am
TheGardenWhisperer
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
2 May 2011

Retaining wall quote

Retaining wall quote

Sounds about right. 1.7m is quite high and requires bigger steel than "normal" I just paid $8855 for our wall. it is Gal steel posts with treated pine sleepers at 1200mm…

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chrisandkate
May 02, 2011 10:13 am
Vidaeus
Vidaeus
2 May 2011

DIY Dingo hire?

DIY Dingo hire?

Awesome, will be giving it a go, thanks people!

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Vidaeus
May 02, 2011 10:22 am
ring09
ring09
2 May 2011

More decking and screening?

More decking and screening?

Well done Kassan, the screens look fantastic. Dogs are gorgeous too.

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ring09
May 02, 2011 12:03 pm
ring09

Autumn turf laying in Newcastle

Autumn turf laying in Newcastle

Jayta, if you screed it like you would for paving it will be a picture of perfection ;) really only worth while if you have the time, are fussy and its a small area :) For a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 7:36 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

Help me with questions to ask!!! *turf prep*

Help me with questions to ask!!! *turf prep*

Dig into one section and see if that is mixed through with the native soil ;) Just with your hands in one little spot. I don't see clays or loams mixed through that. Does it…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 10:44 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

Anyone recommend a landscaper in Sydney?

Anyone recommend a landscaper in Sydney?

check the thread at the very top of this forum that shows you how to pick a landscaper ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 02, 2011 11:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
scootergirl
scootergirl
3 May 2011

What am I doing wrong???

What am I doing wrong???

Don't worry about it Dollar... This is how I am learning how to change my brown thumb to green.

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scootergirl
May 03, 2011 10:06 am
scootergirl

Gardening supplies around Melbourne North- Please help

Gardening supplies around Melbourne North- Please help

I just found your mulch supply :) Taylors trees. It's posted in the mulch thread.

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 03, 2011 10:38 am
TheGardenWhisperer
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
3 May 2011

Landscape Layout Help. Open Corner Verge etc.

Landscape Layout Help. Open Corner Verge etc.

I think you misunderstand where i'm coming from. I must admit the diagram could be misconstrued. I have no neighbours on the south border at all. It's all wetlands, thus…

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rockabilly_kid
May 03, 2011 10:59 am
rockabilly_kid
abbeybox
abbeybox
3 May 2011

2 wheeled wheelbarrow - Perth

2 wheeled wheelbarrow - Perth

Allready found one thanks.

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abbeybox
May 03, 2011 12:28 pm

sir walters yellow where growing and green where stagnant

sir walters yellow where growing and green where stagnant

If nutrient deficiencies and the like were a problem, I'd mention them. ;) What is going on is that if we focus purely on processed fertilisers as a means to make something…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 04, 2011 1:22 am
TheGardenWhisperer

Fish pond

Fish pond

Try and use native fish in there so you can have a healthier ecosystem in the pond. Also use loads of plants, they will be what keep the water clean. Plant them into a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 04, 2011 1:29 am
TheGardenWhisperer
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
4 May 2011

Using grout with stackstone

Using grout with stackstone

It's called stackstone for a reason...

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rockabilly_kid
May 04, 2011 4:56 pm
rockabilly_kid
take2
take2
4 May 2011

Aluminium Boundary fence - should I and could I do it myself

Aluminium Boundary fence - should I and could I do it myself

Nice block I just put up our side return fences and gates and a 2 panel side fence with timber post on the weekend, we just brought the panels from bunnings and the…

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take2
May 04, 2011 8:08 pm
take2
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Bam
May 04, 2011 8:47 pm
Bam

Suggest an alternative for grevilleas?

Suggest an alternative for grevilleas?

...Ok then GD you're not???? :th: Hey Ray, I got the name of the nursery from a mate who grows some excellent natives here in WA. He was telling me about the work of Phill…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 04, 2011 11:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
grasstree
grasstree
5 May 2011

Mowing 1000m2 + of turf

Mowing 1000m2 + of turf

Definitely a ride on. Get one with either a catcher or better still a mulching mechanism if you can afford it. Less clippings sitting on the ground, particularly near the…

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grasstree
May 05, 2011 6:28 am
mohit
mohit
5 May 2011

Landscaping Disaster

Landscaping Disaster
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Thanks Fu, Will get to work...apolgies for no updates/response as was in a very good place that does not have phone and internet...life was wonderful there!!

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mohit
May 05, 2011 3:05 pm
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Janelle
May 06, 2011 11:21 am
Janelle

Feijoa

Feijoa

Worth looking at other independent garden centers first. Give these little blokes a go, often the knowledge they have is of a highly skilled nature. They can offer that…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 06, 2011 4:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Deemaree
Deemaree
6 May 2011

Lawn recommendations - Dog/Children

Lawn recommendations - Dog/Children

Fu meister-if I ever get around to a front lawn I shall cheerfully choose the Zoysia-or anything else you recommend! ::lol:: At the moment I'll be cheering the day I see the Kike…

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Deemaree
May 06, 2011 10:35 pm
Deemaree
Redman
Redman
6 May 2011

Microscopic photos of barbs of scratchy and soft buffalo

Microscopic photos of barbs of scratchy and soft buffalo

Reminds me of Victorian Grasses around coastal and sandy swamps. Not something you want to run through but if tossed an iceburg lettuce into it and had someone on the other side...

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Redman
May 06, 2011 11:40 pm
Redman
bashworth
bashworth
7 May 2011

How to raise my septic inspection hole concrete cover

How to raise my septic inspection hole concrete cover

You can buy recessed manhole covers where you can set tiles or paver in the recess. Here is the link to a supplier http://www.acoaus.com.au

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bashworth
May 07, 2011 2:37 pm
bashworth

Transplant Roses to Pots.

Transplant Roses to Pots.

You can also pay a visit to Carmel Roses, Swiss Rose Garden, Melville Roses. Worth a trip to select roses. Having worked a great deal with roses I hate them but can…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 07, 2011 5:55 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

Corner Block Ideas

Corner Block Ideas

Kiwi, we need to be very mindful of using exotic plants. Many are invasive species.

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 07, 2011 7:09 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
kexkez
kexkez
7 May 2011

Hedging- Privacy- windbreak type large shrubs. Fu???

Hedging- Privacy- windbreak type large shrubs. Fu???

Kex, you have picked some crackers :) Some of the best in fact :) Hakea laurina will get nice and dense with a few clipping campaigns :) You will…

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kexkez
May 07, 2011 7:14 pm
kexkez
flew
flew
30 May 2011

Decking types - which is best for outdoors

Decking types - which is best for outdoors

Thanks for the info Davinci.

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flew
May 30, 2011 10:35 am
Dollar
Dollar
7 May 2011

Boab Trees

Boab Trees

I'm going to pay particular attention to the price when I see them again.

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Dollar
May 07, 2011 11:03 pm

Elaeocarpus Eumundi (Eumundi Quondong)

Elaeocarpus Eumundi (Eumundi Quondong)

It's cool. Go and have a cuppa. :) If they have been in only a little while you'll be able to dig them up. You can get some ideas on potting them up from the thread about…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 08, 2011 8:22 am
TheGardenWhisperer

Lawn Preparation for oncoming winter in Melbourne

Lawn Preparation for oncoming winter in Melbourne

Your answers are covered off well in the "my lawn is stuffed how do I fix it?" threads. However I provide more later. Going to redo a pond in a while so I'll say tonight…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 08, 2011 4:13 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
grasstree
grasstree
9 May 2011

Turf - Kenda or Kings Pride Buffalo?

Turf - Kenda or Kings Pride Buffalo?

Kenda is more maintenance, but it will stay greener. If you have dogs or kids playing in the back yard, Kenda is a better choice. If you want low maintenance, then Kings…

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grasstree
May 09, 2011 9:11 am
bashworth
bashworth
9 May 2011

Cracks in Driveway and Patio Concrete

Cracks in Driveway and Patio Concrete

Only cracks 'Should" be at the formed joints. Only trouble is lots of concreters don't place reinforcement correctly or do the right thing when forming joints.

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bashworth
May 09, 2011 11:46 am
bashworth
sallydav
sallydav
28 September 2011

Concrete Pool Renovation Help

Concrete Pool Renovation Help

Hi, we are in the same boat as JaxTellersOldLady^. We would like to renovate our pool. Our concrete pool is 12 years old and we have been advised to resurface it with a…

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sallydav
Sep 28, 2011 12:16 pm
sarahlou2
sarahlou2
10 May 2011

Digging Dogs - What to Put along the back Fence

Digging Dogs - What to Put along the back Fence
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We too purchased a pet containment system with a wire that you run around the permiter of your property. It's not inhumane. You get a little booklet with the containment…

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sarahlou2
May 10, 2011 11:55 am

100% shade...am I doomed?

100% shade...am I doomed?
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Oh that's true. I didn't think of that.

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 10, 2011 3:16 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
kek
kek
10 May 2011

My Cercis chinensis (Chinese Redbud) - updated May 2011

My Cercis chinensis (Chinese Redbud) - updated May 2011

That's going to be a beautiful tree. :D Cercis canadensis has a bit of a better flower show and has dark burgundy heart shaped leaves for most…

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kek
May 10, 2011 4:41 pm
kek
kiwichick
kiwichick
10 May 2011

sydney inner city garden

sydney inner city garden

There is a beautifull website called www.secretgardens.com.au. It shows secret gardens of sydney. very beautifull courtyard ideas. Happy viewing.

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kiwichick
May 10, 2011 5:06 pm

Avocado pruning

Avocado pruning

As tempted to answer this as I am, I'd really love for you to get the feedback of Peter Coppin at our Beyond Gardens forum. Peter's advice would come as the best you can…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 10, 2011 11:16 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Jayneylou
Jayneylou
11 May 2011

Im going Magnolia shopping today!

Im going Magnolia shopping today!
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I bought a very small one for about 35 dollars I think (it was on sale over easter). I've never seen them that small in a nursery before though they're usually about…

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Jayneylou
May 11, 2011 8:53 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
11 May 2011

What's this plant?

What's this plant?

Probably in the same family but jade has a much small leaf - it is a succulent though. Any bits that fall off I put them in the ground and off they go ....

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Mclaren
May 11, 2011 11:17 am
Mclaren
camelia
camelia
11 May 2011

dead privet stump resurrection

dead privet stump resurrection

Thanks Fu, I think I"ll be waiting a long time for the privet stump to grow as it's winter now.

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camelia
May 11, 2011 11:23 am
Amadio
Amadio
13 May 2011

Garden supplies NSW Central Coast?

Garden supplies NSW Central Coast?

Thanks Fu - found 3 reasonably close by so I'll report back for other gardeners who may be looking.

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Amadio
May 13, 2011 7:44 am
Cooped07
Cooped07
13 May 2011

Help with landscaping ideas please

Help with landscaping ideas please

I think I meant to type right.. *derrr me* I like the look of it and there is no need to 'care' for it as such. I like gooooogling gardens :)

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Cooped07
May 13, 2011 4:27 pm
Cooped07
kek
kek
13 May 2011

Gloriosia lily possibly freezing to death.

Gloriosia lily possibly freezing to death.

My Mum has grown them on and off and they survived just fine outdoors - although she did have the pot in a reasonably sheltered position near the house. The plant will be…

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kek
May 13, 2011 6:22 pm
kek
KerryF
KerryF
13 May 2011

Design my Landscape

Design my Landscape

Have you not got enough work on at the moment or something? :P

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KerryF
May 13, 2011 8:17 pm
KerryF
Lex
Lex
14 May 2011

Compact solution for subsoil drainage

Compact solution for subsoil drainage

Thanks, keen :D Did you mean the plain ag pipe or socked? :th:

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Lex
May 14, 2011 8:45 am
Lex

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