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deepsOct 07, 2015 3:02 pm aliazSep 03, 2015 1:32 pm Permeable Driveway Options - SW WAHi All
What are some of the permeable driveway options available that don't cost the earth and are relatively low maintenance? I was looking at some of the resins and… abbeybox started a topic 13 August 2015 ago Outdoor fire pit supplierDoes any of you know a reliable company that sells outdoor fire pits? I am looking for a custom outdoor fire pit supplier Make a colorbond GATEI made a gate pretty quickly without a special frame. Worked fine, but was a bit flexy. It was basically a colorbond panel but rather than screwed to a post, was screwed… Reflection poolI think there would be a big difference between something like that fibreglass one which looks more cheap fishpond to me than the more formal ones that are usually found… Watering and feeding citrusPersonally I prefer watering by hand with a hose and after a shrub is established I generally don't water them much except for during prolonged dry spells. Citrus are… Lemon tree rootsI have just cut down a 4mtr high valencia orange tree as I found that the roots were making nearby pavers buckled. It was less than a meter from the house so if there's a… ennoh started a topic 1 June 2015 ago ennohJun 01, 2015 7:58 pm Molasses and how to use it
Fu Manchu...Thank you for this amazing advice.
My whole garden will need a huge boost after we build the extension.
I have consulted with our builder to shield my plants… Best lawn/turf variety for PerthI have done a search and found some good stuff on growing and preparing for a lawn, but not a lot (especially recent) about lawn varieties and would like some feedback… Help what plants to use-you get a say!Yeah - I like them. Look out for the evergreen - they often call them "Singapore". They can still lose their leaves - but may not - unless you get a frost. Who laid Empire Zoysia here in PerthI've had a small patch down now for about 1.5years - and I do like it. It copes with being ignored, two large active terriers as well as being a main thoroughfare for the… Blank canvas! Blue huesIf you add gypsum and well rotted compost to the soil you will be able to grow a heap of plants in Margs.
You can pretty much grow any ornamental trees in pots, just… deepsApr 19, 2015 4:07 pm bees/wasps on the last of the grapesWe have quite a few bunches of grapes where they are half edible and half shrivelled.
I don't know what caused the shrivelling, even though I searched the net. Now… Redirecting gutter flow to rainwater tankYou have to either divert the downpipes along walls or divert the pipepipes to a wet system. Wet systems are trouble and there are threads in Eco Living that discuss this.… Identifying a plantHi MnT,
Thank you for your reply. I googled seaside daisy and the flowers were quite a lot larger, really rather nice! I wouldn't mind a few of them.
Thanks again
Ann Cottonwood Hibiscus HedgeHello, I am a newbie to this forum & was hoping that someone could advise me on the Cottonwood Hibiscus
Plant as I am looking at creating an informal hedge with them… Landscape design helpThanks mb.
Specifically I wanted to ask if the plan is good enough/acceptable. Thanks for the vege patch advice. Now I am thinking of moving it towards the left side. By… Ozlizz replied 2 March 2015 ago Improving Wintergreen Grassalso try checking the pH levels of the subsoil, without correct pH levels you will always be uphill chasing. around 6.0 would be fine. it can be adjusted with lime if its… Hi all,
First post and i'm really hoping someone has some good advice to repair my lawn...if that's still possible!
It's fairly new turf, laid beginning of November and… Medium Maintenance GardenI always refer to the plants your local council plant around roundabouts, nature strips, etc.
There isn't anyone caring for them apart from some mulch every few… Vertical Vegie Garden - PerthHas anyone in Perth attempted this?
I am thinking of utilizing the side of our house (dead space) and turning it into a vertical vegie garden.… Landscaping ideas & contractors/designersIf you did a google search for landscapers in Perth , the result would throw up quite a few. These days nearly everyone has a website so I'm sure you would get some good… Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking here for ages. We're first home owners, completely novice gardeners and I've found the tips on here amazingly helpful, but I can't find an… Garden edging made of metal?The top edge of the linkedge is bent over so it's curved with no sharp edges but where you cut the end pieces it can be quite sharp! Haven't had any issues here but can… xxkatxx replied 11 December 2014 ago That's still a great idea as natives will crowd out weeds to some extent. Our gardener put weed mat down then Lilydale topping over the top which sets to a hard surface.… Wintergreen lawn seed in Perth?Wintergreen is a hybrid couch.
Hybrid couches produce sterile seeds, thus these cultivators are only available as turf.
You can simply plant the runners in place of… SimonR replied 23 November 2014 ago Front Yard - What have you done?Hi All,
We recently (12 months ago) built out in Bullsbrook. No landscaping or anything included, and still trying to decide what we want to do with all the sand.
For… Wallace44 started a topic 9 November 2014 ago What is wrongTesting for pests is simple, use the Detergent Drench Test- pour a bucket of water with a tablespoon of dish washing detergent in it, over 1sqm of the lawn area and… Perth NOR Landscaping - Recommendations?Hi,
We've just bought a house in Perth and it needs a reno. We're new to Perth and have no idea where to go! Can anyone give any recommendations for Garden landscaping… Kas started a topic 7 November 2014 ago Newbie to lawn maintainanceDo a search on the forum as Fu recommends Amgrow Bin Die or Wintergrass. You need to fertilise the grass for a couple of weeks before spraying. Make sure your spray bottle…
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