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Laila
Laila
28 November 2012

Help with decking

Help with decking
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We put in a spotted gum deck with the screws counter set, it is more work and cost over the nails(pin things) but looks so much better. I kind of like the look of the…

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Laila
Nov 28, 2012 10:16 am
kek
kek
18 January 2010

Anyone grown this: Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash)?

Anyone grown this: Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash)?

Thanks, Fu... saw some 200mm pots. I'll look out for Jedda's dream. That's if I don't change my mind again next week. :roll:

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kek
Jan 18, 2010 5:57 am
kek
lisanne
lisanne
17 January 2010

Change of plans - UPDATE: Another teensy step

Change of plans - UPDATE: Another teensy step
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Thanks for the photo's Kek!! I think the biggest tank I can install is a 3500 litre one due to the space I have to put it but I did do the plumbing for the toilets, I…

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lisanne
Jan 17, 2010 3:23 pm
Nott
Nott
17 January 2010

What thing to put for these areas?

What thing to put for these areas?

thanks, lisa. wE seem have driven passed that sometime b4. cheers :D

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Nott
Jan 17, 2010 7:28 am
Nott
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
15 January 2010

Can this prevent weed growing?

Can this prevent weed growing?

news paper should also be left out because even though it does break down, it still inhibits the free passage of water and oxygen to the root zone. Even if the paper is…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 14, 2010 11:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
14 January 2010

A web for water-wise gardens for melbourne

A web for water-wise gardens for melbourne

Of course, after all they get much of their knowledge from us apparently ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 14, 2010 10:34 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
gizben
gizben
11 January 2010

Does your fountain use a lot of water too?

Does your fountain use a lot of water too?

cool thanks for that, looks like there is heaps of info in here.

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gizben
Jan 11, 2010 1:15 pm
fruitty
fruitty
12 December 2009

permanent weed prevention on side of garage with fence

permanent weed prevention on side of garage with fence

kek, thanks for the info, I'm probably worrying too much. There is still a bit of the moisture membrain there I might just tape it to the fence and leave it at that.

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fruitty
Dec 12, 2009 5:31 pm
fruitty
ariscott
ariscott
30 November 2009

A hint for putting up posts in the garden :-)

A hint for putting up posts in the garden :-)

That is called stabilised fill, not concrete. It will work when you don't have huge wind loading. Regards, Ari :)

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ariscott
Nov 30, 2009 11:43 am
ariscott
kek
kek
22 November 2009

Plants for my back yard

Plants for my back yard

Is the right hand side of the plan the front garden?? :? Are you paving your alfresco up to the same level as the doors?? This may be…

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kek
Nov 22, 2009 6:51 pm
kek
suh
suh
10 November 2009

Surprise!

Surprise!

Very gorgeous kek ::kiss:: it's good you got a photo ::smile::

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suh
Nov 10, 2009 6:25 pm
suh
Piper+1
Piper+1
8 November 2009

Lemon Tree help needed...

Lemon Tree help needed...

Oh no, I forgot your lemon tree :( If that were mine your going to be horrified at what I would do it :lol: I'd chop it. To me that poor thing is…

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Piper+1
Nov 08, 2009 6:33 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 November 2009

Love tropical gardens, but you live in Melbourne...?

Love tropical gardens, but you live in Melbourne...?

I remember that one :lol: amazing garden though. If you choose Bamboos, then get into the cool season bamboos. That way you will get much better success.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 04, 2009 11:00 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
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Felistopher
Oct 26, 2009 7:20 am
Felistopher
nicola.tantra
nicola.tantra
24 October 2009

Retaining wall posts

Retaining wall posts

Hi, I'm wanting to build a retaining wall at my front yard and it will probably be about 50 - 60cm above ground level maximum and the material would be treated pine / red…

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nicola.tantra
Oct 24, 2009 8:10 pm
maxyb
maxyb
20 October 2009

Help rabbits are eating my new plants!

Help rabbits are eating my new plants!

:lol: :lol: I went and got slug and snail pellets as I thought it was them but I got evidence its the pesky wabbits now. I laid down some black weed…

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maxyb
Oct 20, 2009 8:23 pm
maxyb
kek
kek
18 October 2009

MELB: Discounted pots, fountains, garden stuff!!!

MELB: Discounted pots, fountains, garden stuff!!!

I love that place! I saw the closing down sale signs and was all :( ...so I'm very happy that they're not actually closing after all. :D I've had my…

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kek
Oct 18, 2009 2:58 pm
kek
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 October 2009

Tree suggestions please!

Tree suggestions please!

I know one of Australias leading Arboriculturists. He is the one who adamantly says that you can safely plant a tree close to a home provided it stays under 5m. The reason…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Oct 12, 2009 1:17 am
TheGardenWhisperer

Gladdies should be available right now in retail garden centres for planting. Buy them in a packet where all the bulbs are. You'll be just like Dame Edna in no time... her…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Oct 02, 2009 2:53 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Nott
Nott
30 September 2009

How much to expect for replacing old retaining wall

How much to expect for replacing old retaining wall

Hi , The retaining wall is quite torn, quite obvious for some of the sleepers. May I know how much I should expect for changing 20 sleepers? the retaining wall is 5…

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Nott
Sep 30, 2009 11:05 am
Nott
moody
moody
23 September 2009

Bugs and insects with open frenchdoors to alfresco area

Bugs and insects with open frenchdoors to alfresco area

We have two sets of bifolds and don't really have a problem with insects. Unless we're entertaining, we use windows (which have flyscreens, of…

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moody
Sep 23, 2009 8:10 am
kek
kek
16 September 2009

My latest bargain

My latest bargain

Thanks to Lisanne and HTB for the tip-off about the super-cheap local nursery..... just up the road and I'd never been…

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kek
Sep 16, 2009 8:17 pm
kek
Inspired
Inspired
12 September 2009

What to do with 'dead space' along a sideway...

What to do with 'dead space' along a sideway...
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What about kiwi fruit with your grapes? have grapes growing up one side and the kiwi fruit on the other and…

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Inspired
Sep 12, 2009 1:50 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 September 2009

Help us choose a tree.

Help us choose a tree.
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So many can be under pruned to form the tree shape so many folks crave to see. Turn any shrub into a small tree ;) ::study:: Smart arse alert... Both the ones you mention are a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 11, 2009 11:54 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
DaisySparkle18
DaisySparkle18
9 September 2009

Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.

Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.

I would love some help choosing some plants to go down the side of our house please. I have two long garden beds (around 8 metres) around 900mm in width, being separated…

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DaisySparkle18
Sep 09, 2009 12:04 pm
DaisySparkle18
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
4 September 2009

Magnolia-Exmouth, MELBOURNE WEST

Magnolia-Exmouth, MELBOURNE WEST

Are you on an acreage? These are massive trees! I would feel much better for you to have a Magnolia Little Gem or better still is Magnolia Kay Paris ;) These will grow…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 04, 2009 4:16 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
31 August 2009

Landscape Budget ? rule of thumb $$'s

Landscape Budget ? rule of thumb $$'s
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By your dream home at spaceindia.in now contact at a builder in panvel which help you to Take a home, Noe the days its a big challenge to take home. It would be best deals…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 31, 2009 11:37 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
31 August 2009

What is wrong with my palms please? Pic included.

What is wrong with my palms please? Pic included.
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As I said, premium grade mixes are not created equal. If your soil drys on the top, that's fine. As long as you can stick your finger in to the potting mix and it is…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 31, 2009 12:17 am
TheGardenWhisperer
take2
take2
30 August 2009

Kwik Kerb anyone

Kwik Kerb anyone

Shop around in the previous house we found a non kwik kerb guy a lot cheaper, no franchise fee to pay just make sure you get someone who does a continuous concrete with…

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take2
Aug 30, 2009 6:40 am
take2
JilaMint
JilaMint
21 August 2009

How green is my Garden - HELP ME CHOOSE SOME PLANTS!!!!!!

How green is my Garden - HELP ME CHOOSE SOME PLANTS!!!!!!
1, 2

Here's a heap of ideas. Like I said, some I don't like but you might. Sansevieria- mother in laws tongue, very very tough. Good structured…

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JilaMint
Aug 21, 2009 12:40 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 August 2009

Ornamental Grapevine - for use as a deck roof.

Ornamental Grapevine - for use as a deck roof.

Well in answer to the questions, yes it will grow that far easy as. Yes it will get grapes but I dare you to eat them :-& How fast will it grow? mmm? That will depend on…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 21, 2009 1:00 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
31 July 2009

The landscaping .... 18 months on...

The landscaping .... 18 months on...

Good luck on that Matt :lol: There is very little usable soil space there for them. All that fence and paving will generate a heap of heat and no doubt it will dry as fast as…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 31, 2009 6:31 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 July 2009

Fu, what did I buy?

Fu, what did I buy?

Fu Manchu wrote If the things on the left say Aussie palm then they would be a plain old Cordyline Australis with an amazing…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 22, 2009 10:40 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
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TheGardenWhisperer
Jul 17, 2009 11:48 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
21 June 2009

It just wont stay up like it is supposed to...Pressure issue

It just wont stay up like it is supposed to...Pressure issue

Check that your feed pump isn't sucking a little air when the system is 'charged'

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onc_artisan
Jun 21, 2009 12:30 pm
onc_artisan

Irrigation Supplies Melb West

Irrigation Supplies Melb West

Yeah I have used Reece before Davinci :). Not many over here but they were good :) Sorry I can't offer more local knowledge for you Adrian. :( Maybe Davinci can sort something?

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 07, 2009 8:51 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
lacebark
lacebark
25 May 2009

English Box Hedge

English Box Hedge

Also planted hedges of Murraya paniculata Duranta Geisha Girl - growing too rapidly for the position and somewhat unruly (too high maintenance), so that's coming out and…

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lacebark
May 25, 2009 9:33 pm
lacebark
lisanne
lisanne
14 May 2009

More lawn-free gardens (lots of pics!)

More lawn-free gardens (lots of pics!)

Nice designs. But not much use if you want a playing area for…

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lisanne
May 14, 2009 10:32 am
lisanne
lisanne
4 May 2009

Outdoor water features

Outdoor water features

Not entirely related to this thread in terms of the *actual* subject matter...but on the question of money and priorities... We went to the…

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lisanne
May 04, 2009 8:32 am
JoBen
JoBen
25 April 2009

burnt plants??

burnt plants??

thanks so much guys- have given them all a chop adn will watch them bouce back!! thanks again!!

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JoBen
Apr 25, 2009 5:48 pm
kek
kek
16 April 2009

Plant suggestions

Plant suggestions
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:D Thanks, Fu....we think we do. Mind you, there isn't much competition.…

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kek
Apr 16, 2009 4:48 pm
kek
kek
kek
12 April 2009

Garden features - photo fest!

Garden features - photo fest!

These are some more photos I've come across that are worth sharing. Some are small and simple (and cheap), some are larger, more complicated and probably very…

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kek
Apr 12, 2009 5:33 pm
kek
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
6 April 2009

What's better than a bargain?

What's better than a bargain?

You'd love my back garden, I got loads and loads of plants I need to get rid of :lol: potentially for free ::lol:: But I probably won't :lol: I will be donating a whole bunch to a mate…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Apr 06, 2009 12:00 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
30 March 2009

What to plant under Roses

What to plant under Roses

I hate roses! :lol: Bloody thorns in me all time and pruning all the nannas roses ever year :( But how good do they look :lol: dam it :lol: Be selective with what you do grow under them.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 30, 2009 6:40 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Bam
Bam
20 March 2009

Drought Tolerant Plants - Melbourne

Drought Tolerant Plants - Melbourne
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Thanks for all the replies everyone! Flat chat at the moment so Ill look through everything properly on the weekend :D

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Bam
Mar 20, 2009 9:39 am
Bam
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 March 2009

"G" Scale Railways - Help Wanted

"G" Scale Railways - Help Wanted

Great links Fu & Mike - thanks Mike, I reckon that we would be about 80kms apart and at around $44/m, that is around $3.5 million :shock: , and we haven't bridged the Yarra…

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ECOECO
Mar 11, 2009 8:56 am
ECOECO

Well, the new garden bed has now been dug, powerfed, manured and blood and boned - using a mattock and a rake. Phew. I now have arms that feel like…

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DaisySparkle18
Mar 06, 2009 3:57 pm
DaisySparkle18
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
4 March 2009

Gardenia - hedge?

Gardenia - hedge?

that'll be easy, they will just about do it themselves :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 04, 2009 6:48 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

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