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Empire Zoysia Weed HelpThat sort of soil prep is a train wreck. No wonder the poor turf is struggling.
Have a look at the turf thread.
You'll need to do a heap of work on this poor turf to… Planting roo paws near pipesNa lol.
If that was the case everyone would also have to set fire to their McCordylines and many palm types as well.
Peeps should never set fire to grasstrees. I can… Dog Friendly LawncareHi people.
Luv the site!!
I have got a dog who just loves grazing on the lawn in the backyard, even some of the weeds. (unfortunately not all of them)
Can someone… _TJ_ started a topic 9 November 2011 ago _TJ_Nov 09, 2011 12:25 pm Does this photo look normal?The lawn is seeding and that's normal.
Nothing more to it.
Well actually, it's flowering and they are the flowers. Caring for my fruit treesTry avoid regular watering. Make the lazy things work hard for water. They will send down deeper roots if the mulching is done well.
Search mulch and there's a heap of… Low Pressure Reticulation ProblemYep change to MP's and use 19mm pipe or 20mm white pipe.
Some peeps use the back tap as a source of water for the lines but that will have stuff all water flow out of it. HOW DO I UNBLOCK MY IRRIGATION SYSTEMNot good to mix different types of irrigation on the same line as well. That can compromise the integrity of the system in this case.
They can not be unblocked. The pipe… Dynamic Lifter for lawnsNo one thing is great. Its a combination of many things. The use of DPM on gardens is a controversial one. The companies that make them often flex their muscles.
It isn't… Oxalis in compost???Your best bet will be not to use a catcher on the lawn. Ever seen a golf course use catchers? They don't.
Use only organic care and the clippings will break down fine and… Back again for turf laying phase 2You could just turn all the toppings and amendments (zeolite and perlite) through the top 30cm and then plant. Rake over some of that through the existing soil. Redo the… anl organic compostNaked Farmer is not like a compost as such. I just say that. Its way better. It's a soil ammendment like zeolite and bentonite or perlite. Its an activated carbon and its… Whats the thoughts on this seed mixThere are turf growers who care about the integrity their industry that would like to see many of those varieties not be allowed to be used in Australia. English Box on north facing balconyIf they are to have the best chance you need:
*Deeper pots that are not self watering. (yes true) 30-40cm deep will be most effective.
*Please don't use the peat moss on… Heavy Veg Garden Soil Mix.Your set up is fine.
You have just entered the real world of making soil. A concept absolutely foreign to nearly everyone.
Check out the work of Newcastle Uni on soil… how to use seamungus and blood and boneIf your lawn has just been laid, just leave it be. It is tempting for peeps to get all excited and want it to grow and just insistently feed it. Just rake over a series of… Clay under grassI'd say you'd be far better off working with what you have and that way end up with healthier plants.
Add lots of zeolite (2-4kg per m2), some sand, and heaps of organic… Karri sleepers vs termites ..They are both as good. Jarrah is the better. the harder the wood, the better the resistance.
Overall don't let that stop you from getting in and growing your own… Mulch pathsRedman remember that an effective mulch will need to be slightly uncomfortable under foot. Anything less and you are losing more moisture from the soil than you think … Reticulation system questionMore importantly will be the way water is delivered is going to be the most efficient possible.
There is some rubbish systems and confusing info out there.
Do a search… name of this plantNever grow a ficus in the ground. Regardless of clipping, the future risk is far outweighed by the remote chance nothing happens.
Look to far tougher examples for… Staking New Plum TreesAvoid staking trees at all costs. It's a really poor horticultural practice.
If staking is needed it means the tree has been grown poorly in the wholesale nursery.… cordyline red sensation v red starRed star is lighter and has a lighter spine.
Red sensation is darker in colour and uniform in colour.
If using these in a landscape, please refrain from doing uniform… Apricot tree flowers?Depends on how old it was when it fruited last time. If it was too young it will be buggered for fruit for many years to come.
Also some trees fruit different times. The… Re: Set the standard with Easy Topiary
Anything can be. A Hakea can be, so can a Callistemon, So can many Acacia's. A Caprosma can be. Any shrub at all pretty much lends its self to the art of Topiary. Like… Hey Everyone,
Have been a long time reader here while renovating our first home that we purchased December last year, we went into a bit of hibernation over winter but… Backyard drainage problemwe laid ag pipe at the back of our house, just where the pergola ends. When it rained, we found the water was flooding from the back fence, down to the end of the concrete… deb17 replied 7 November 2011 ago deb17Nov 07, 2011 5:52 pm Hi there,
Looking for some landscaping advice for our backyard. We want to sell our house early next year but need to keep costs down.
Our front yard is lovely and… Gravel for saleYou need to tell people where you are as people are from all over Australia on here. HelynNov 02, 2011 2:15 pm Empire zoysia i'n Sa ?You might want to look into Palmetto turf, I will be using it for my next lawn. Kikuyu grows way too fast for my… lenard replied 1 November 2011 ago brick retaining wallHi everyone,
Well we will be needing a brick retaining wall along one side of the house as we are building on a corner block and the street side requires a retaining… NEWLYWEDS started a topic 1 November 2011 ago soakwells HELP..need your expertiseAre they putting in concrete soakwells? if so definately get them to move it now!
Talk so your builder ASAP, might involve a variation fee to move but better now than later. wrexter replied 31 October 2011 ago Landscaping at The PondsThanks Tikelz - i may just do that! I have left a message for Spyros, just waiting to hear back now. If you don't mind me asking what sort of ball park figure did you… jencal replied 28 October 2011 ago
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