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Leucophyta brownii compacta the picture above seems to be the best example i…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 04, 2009 6:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
maggie
maggie
9 February 2009

Can anyone identify this plant? Pleeeeze...?

Can anyone identify this plant? Pleeeeze...?

Ah, don't we love a great bargain :D so happy for you. Hope these plants will bring you joy. Maggie

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maggie
Feb 09, 2009 12:39 pm
Annietom
Annietom
8 February 2009

how much does timber decking cost...

how much does timber decking cost...

thanks donuts, I searched and searched for info b4 posting - I really really did! So I just have one teeny weeny question left, can I lay timber onto concrete??? :roll:

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Annietom
Feb 08, 2009 9:42 pm
Annietom
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
20 January 2009

Relocation of Camelias and Cordylines

Relocation of Camelias and Cordylines

I moved four camelias a week ago. All are doing very well. The biggest was about 1.5 metres. But now is not the recommended time to move…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 19, 2009 11:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
DeeElle
DeeElle
12 January 2009

Waterfall feature

Waterfall feature

glad you posted this Taffy. DH is thinking of making his own. We have made two previous water features with greater/lesser success. This time he thought he'd like…

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DeeElle
Jan 11, 2009 11:06 pm
DeeElle
Justin
Justin
7 January 2009

Advice needed re decking

Advice needed re decking

I forgot to add, a trolley jack under the bearer is a nice easy way to get it's height and level right before you brace it. Justin.

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Justin
Jan 07, 2009 12:06 pm
BL Steve
BL Steve
27 November 2008

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Hello all, Without coming across to spam-ish, I wanted to let you all know that Beacon are doing a 'Friends of Beacon Sale' for 3 days only, from next Tuesday morning. …

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BL Steve
Nov 27, 2008 8:09 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 October 2008

Pre turf question

Pre turf question

I better add to this that using "powerfeed" as a clay breaker isn't a one of application and neither is gypsum. Use it at least every month for best results. from the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Oct 22, 2008 10:09 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
davinci
davinci
20 October 2008

sealing stackstone

sealing stackstone

penetrative stone sealer is fine for stackstone weather flat , vertical or what ever, solvent sealer once dry doesnt go milky (white patchs) etc, it is non reactive when…

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davinci
Oct 20, 2008 8:39 pm
davinci
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
25 September 2008

Our landscaping adventure....

Our landscaping adventure....

Thanks, the agaves have…

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PhoenixStar
Sep 25, 2008 10:49 am
PhoenixStar
Adrian B
Adrian B
17 September 2008

Paving Question

Paving Question

Thanks ppls, all done, photos to come

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Adrian B
Sep 17, 2008 12:04 pm
Adrian B
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
7 September 2008

Alternative options for naturestrips?

Alternative options for naturestrips?

not really much room at all there for exiting from a car :) I guess though if that was a concern you could design it so the plants are set back a little more and have some…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 07, 2008 8:10 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
photogirl
photogirl
30 August 2008

What a stunning front garden!!!!

What a stunning front garden!!!!
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Hi all Interesting topic. Mikaela, this from the Arts Law Website in case you were still interested. "As there are no privacy laws in Australia, there…

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photogirl
Aug 30, 2008 8:11 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
28 August 2008

Keeping grass runners out of garden beds

Keeping grass runners out of garden beds

Used to have Kike and kept it out of the bottom of the fence with once a year path weeder :wink:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 28, 2008 9:00 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
mikkyG
mikkyG
18 July 2008

My Alfresco Dream

My Alfresco Dream
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Sorry to go thread mining but have you gone any further along with this Phoenix? It was looking good!

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mikkyG
Jul 18, 2008 8:34 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 July 2008

Cheap trees and shrubs

Cheap trees and shrubs

I will very rarely advise to buy plants from car boot sales, backyards, or the dodgey nursery down the road. This is because the nursery industry works very hard to…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 16, 2008 10:15 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
mattwalker
mattwalker
26 May 2008

My rear fence...

My rear fence...

Back fence all finished now... Base stained (wood) to match fence and almost ready for the cricket pitch! ;)

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mattwalker
May 26, 2008 10:18 pm
mattwalker
Maxie
Maxie
23 April 2008

Trees on your Nature Strip

Trees on your Nature Strip
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I'm also surprised that they aren't planting natives - I thought all councils/estates were doing that now. In our estate, anything non-native is an absolute NO-NO (well,…

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Maxie
Apr 23, 2008 8:47 pm
Maxie
Adrian B
Adrian B
7 April 2008

Landscape Gardener for Geelong area

Landscape Gardener for Geelong area

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good garden designer for the Geelong / Lara area (Vic). A relative is looking for some advise and ideas. Thanks in advance Adrian B

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Adrian B
Apr 07, 2008 10:29 am
Adrian B
vpande
vpande
11 March 2008

An idea for my water feature...

An idea for my water feature...

Great design Matt. I have seen some of the merbau fading in the sun within few months so looks like they require ongoing maintenance. I have similar idea but might use …

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vpande
Mar 11, 2008 7:55 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 February 2008

Front and backyards are D.O.N.E...

Front and backyards are D.O.N.E...

Gav! It does give that feeling. A sense of achievement as well. Thanks...

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mattwalker
Feb 14, 2008 11:59 am
mattwalker
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
12 February 2008

Backyard / Alfresco Ideas

Backyard / Alfresco Ideas
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I also find all these sorts of things a bit weird. It's like the garden is attempting to say "I'm opulent, sumptuous, reminiscent of ancient…

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3timesbuilda
Feb 12, 2008 11:10 am
3timesbuilda
Tam
Tam
1 February 2008

Front yard - almost finished...

Front yard - almost finished...

Hope ya don't mind. i printed it out the other day and showed my brickie. It's almost exactly like i wanted even with the same slope. I will be rendering my bricks tho…

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Tam
Feb 01, 2008 8:54 pm
Tam
mattwalker
mattwalker
31 January 2008

Retaining walls, concrete and pavers...

Retaining walls, concrete and pavers...

Thanks Fu! We have the bobcat coming tomorrow so hopefully there will be more to show then...

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mattwalker
Jan 31, 2008 6:06 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 January 2008

The Backyard...

The Backyard...

The back yard has been levelled out and the retaining walls are all finished. If you look at the level of the fence in the back corner you can see why we elected to…

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mattwalker
Jan 23, 2008 12:26 pm
mattwalker
Adrian B
Adrian B
21 January 2008

Mortar color

Mortar color

The Latter, they have no interlock.

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Adrian B
Jan 21, 2008 9:36 am
Adrian B
Michelle
Michelle
23 December 2007

Is a Retaining Wall Required here?

Is a Retaining Wall Required here?
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I put a 5mt at least, stack stone wall into a house I did, it was their indoor training pool room!!! :shock: :shock: Can’t get in to take photos, the owners have clamped up as…

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Michelle
Dec 23, 2007 8:43 pm
Michelle
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 November 2007

Designing a Garden

Designing a Garden

can I suggest forumw.org It's like a data base of where to find free downloads ;) try searching there.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 22, 2007 10:02 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
22 November 2007

BONSAI

BONSAI

No i din't get there, but i have it marked in the diary to get up there maybe in Jan. Things are too hectic leading up to Christmas and now most of our weekends are…

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PhoenixStar
Nov 22, 2007 1:38 pm
PhoenixStar
Adrian B
Adrian B
23 October 2007

The latest addition to the house

The latest addition to the house
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LED lights from Water Pros, about $100 for 10 lights. You can buy white, but it looked a little odd. You could change them but it would be a big hassle. Like th blue, we…

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Adrian B
Oct 23, 2007 2:34 pm
Adrian B
mattwalker
mattwalker
30 July 2007

My Garden design - maybe

My Garden design - maybe

Well spotted! I didnt have it in the drawing however there is a sensor located centrally to pickup / cover both the doorway and the driveway!

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mattwalker
Jul 30, 2007 8:04 am
mattwalker
Sallyho
Sallyho
25 May 2007

Water Features , Garden Lighting and Irigation Store

Water Features , Garden Lighting and Irigation Store

Thanks for sharing Adrian. Out of curiousity where the pricey??

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Sallyho
May 25, 2007 8:15 am

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