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bashworth
bashworth
26 October 2021

Hand tamping grade around slab edge.

Hand tamping grade around slab edge.

I would be using builders plastic rather than a geofabric and then stabiised sand (1 part cement to 20 parts sand)

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bashworth
Oct 26, 2021 10:41 pm
bashworth
Vigawla
Vigawla
26 October 2021

Cheapest Apron Paving Barrier Option

Cheapest Apron Paving Barrier Option

Hi all, our handover date was 9-Sep-21 and we have a 3-month requirement to put up apron paving barriers, otherwise we 'may void slab warranty' and the Lifetime Structural…

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Vigawla
Oct 26, 2021 9:08 pm
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Fab1
Oct 25, 2021 5:39 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
25 October 2021

Can anyone tell me what type of grass this is..

Can anyone tell me what type of grass this is..

That runner is definitely kikuyu

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MrsJM
Oct 25, 2021 4:13 am
MrsJM
LincDk
LincDk
18 October 2021

Scrape, backfill and french drain.

Scrape, backfill and french drain.

I'm trying to work out the sequence of events for a piece of landscaping i'm DYI. I've built a retaining wall to level out the soil between us and the neighbours who's…

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LincDk
Oct 18, 2021 6:52 am
LincDk
Pulse
Pulse
15 October 2021

Help with soil composition in raised garden beds

Help with soil composition in raised garden beds

you can also get it in a bulk bag

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Pulse
Oct 15, 2021 8:13 pm
samtk
samtk
14 October 2021

Help with reusing an old deck for new build

Help with reusing an old deck for new build

Hi All! We are currently completing our new build, and are planing our landscaping and decking. We're looking at building an 8.0x4.4 deck. One of our friends are doing a…

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samtk
Oct 14, 2021 7:56 am
SandyKS
SandyKS
13 October 2021

landscaping help

landscaping help

I will build deck & small artificial lawn if I were you. Green will add the area look great.

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SandyKS
Oct 13, 2021 5:15 am
Leona33
Leona33
11 October 2021

Landscape Help

Landscape Help

First, what’s the size of the courtyard? Where it is facing? North, south east or west? Try to to search japanesencourtyard garden tsuboniwa.

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Leona33
Oct 11, 2021 9:39 pm
AnnH
AnnH
10 October 2021

Landscaping

Landscaping

New build… seed, turf or other? In Queensland

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AnnH
Oct 10, 2021 1:05 am
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Ethanr
Oct 09, 2021 7:09 am
tim.jones
tim.jones
8 October 2021

Best Climber

Best Climber
1, 2

If I were to plant Chinese Star Jasmine on top of a retaining wall, will it in time climb down and cover the retaining wall? Any is it safe to plant on retaining walls?…

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tim.jones
Oct 08, 2021 11:44 pm
Vigawla
Vigawla
8 October 2021

Water Meter Pipe Cleanup

Water Meter Pipe Cleanup

Ahh thank you, never would have known about this.

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Vigawla
Oct 08, 2021 9:41 pm

Hi everyone, I hope you can help! My lemon myrtle sapling (backhousia citriodora) has developed dark brown/black spots on yellowing leaves (please refer photos). I bought…

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hvince
Oct 07, 2021 2:42 pm
hvince
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tim.jones
Oct 06, 2021 7:00 pm
tim.jones
tim.jones
6 October 2021

Help with raised garden bed

Help with raised garden bed

Hi guys. Would appreciate some advice. I have built a raised garden bed around 30 to 60 cm in height. The lowest point is 30 cm in height and the highest point 60 cm. I…

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tim.jones
Oct 06, 2021 6:58 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
2 October 2021

Landscaper advice

Landscaper advice

This is my first time doing landscaping & zero experience about dealing with these. I would like to know how do you know if the landscaper is reliable & trustworthy if…

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SandyKS
Oct 02, 2021 10:57 am
crash-shandicoot
crash-shandicoot
30 September 2021

Please help identify this possible pest!

Please help identify this possible pest!

If anyone is interested I found out it is webbing spiders and they are fine on the plant

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crash-shandicoot
Sep 30, 2021 8:07 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 September 2021

Retaining wall and landscaping near pool - need advice

Retaining wall and landscaping near pool - need advice

It will be expensive. You could: 1. get a builder/structural landscaper to supervise and manage the whole project, expect 20% builders margin, $2000 for engineering,…

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Pulse
Sep 27, 2021 9:15 pm

This is the bird eye view of the area next to my driveway & I was thinking of making artificial grass on the green area. However, my drainage holes is on the other…

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SandyKS
Sep 27, 2021 11:38 am
tedburton88
tedburton88
15 September 2021

Water run-off

Water run-off

I had the same sort of problem ,the neighbours had a big tank that would overflow Apparently Council don't see it as a problem I think the only way is to build a decent…

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tedburton88
Sep 15, 2021 6:21 pm
Ridzo
Ridzo
15 September 2021

Do I need to remove the grass roots? Couch - Round up

Do I need to remove the grass roots? Couch - Round up

Thanks for the reply , yeah I may have got a bit carried away but I was worried about the grass coming back , its prehistoric this stuff ! grows into everything

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Ridzo
Sep 15, 2021 6:08 pm
Leona33
Leona33
14 September 2021

At what distance from the house is it safe to plant trees?

At what distance from the house is it safe to plant trees?

Engage a services of landscape designer/architect/ horticulturalist in your local area. It all depends what will be the purpose of the tree. For example a decidous tree…

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Leona33
Sep 14, 2021 6:10 pm
yamtundra
yamtundra
14 September 2021

footpath over rock shelf

footpath over rock shelf

looking for advice on making this rock shelf more foot path friendly. its the only thoroughfare to the house. previous owners just covered the wonky bits with loose gravel…

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yamtundra
Sep 14, 2021 10:12 am
yamtundra
smokyjoe
smokyjoe
12 September 2021

Pittosporums in planters

Pittosporums in planters

Hey all, there's a section of my yard in which I'd like to grow some pittosporums for privacy (pittosporums because we already…

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smokyjoe
Sep 12, 2021 4:58 pm
Leona33
Leona33
12 September 2021

Best plants for landscaping (Victoria)

Best plants for landscaping (Victoria)

We’re doing the same thing. We just finishing the internal selections while waiting for the DA approval. We involved a landscape architect early so and we know whatnwe…

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Leona33
Sep 12, 2021 4:40 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 September 2021

concreter refused to fix uneven font concrete

concreter refused to fix uneven font concrete

I have seen domestic sliding gates with surface fixed rails to concrete.

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building-expert
Sep 12, 2021 11:31 am
building-expert
MelBr
MelBr
6 September 2021

Footings for 2.7 metre tall Merbau Batten Screen Fence

Footings for 2.7 metre tall Merbau Batten Screen Fence

We are putting in a 2.7 metre tall Merbau batten screen fence, that will have posts that go 90cm below the ground. What sort of concrete footings should be put in place…

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MelBr
Sep 06, 2021 9:54 pm
Noname
Noname
6 September 2021

How to deal with destroyed yard

How to deal with destroyed yard

the only aditional cost id factor in for is a plate compactor. That will help level everything after you treat/ammend the soil. These are cheap to hire.

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Noname
Sep 06, 2021 10:37 am
dhoo5841
dhoo5841
2 September 2021

Turf Laying Newbie

Turf Laying Newbie

For anyone that may read this, would something like this be suitable? https://anlscape.com.au/landscaping/gar ... garden-mix There are so many options in the ANL website...

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dhoo5841
Sep 02, 2021 8:45 pm
Noname
Noname
2 September 2021

Lawn.. what would you do

Lawn.. what would you do

turf it, do the prep work yourself. put a couple days aside to do it. you'll be fine.

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Noname
Sep 02, 2021 12:34 pm
Lucaluc
Lucaluc
2 September 2021

help with buffalo lawn!

help with buffalo lawn!

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Lucaluc
Sep 02, 2021 10:45 am
moudzj
moudzj
31 August 2021

Delete

Delete

Technically, because the wall is >1M high it requires engineering. This post has probably failed due to a bad footing, or not inadequate embedment. You could repair this…

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moudzj
Sep 01, 2021 12:46 am
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
29 August 2021

Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

Neighbour complaint regarding outdoor lights causing glare i

I purchased the up down lights because they only light up a very dark area and act as both security and safety for my elderly parents. My previous…

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maddisonjean
Aug 29, 2021 12:21 pm
ThrottleMonkey
ThrottleMonkey
27 August 2021

When to use Pre-Emergent Herbicide?

When to use Pre-Emergent Herbicide?

The info I have has the application of pre-emergents is in the second half of August. So that is time is now.

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ThrottleMonkey
Aug 27, 2021 2:58 pm
Poohbear87
Poohbear87
19 August 2021

Tips on dwarf fruit tree planting

Tips on dwarf fruit tree planting

Hi there, I’m quite keen to get a few dwarf trees, plum, columnar apple. Also considering a pomogrenate. Any planting tips to be mindful of please :)? Thank you!!

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Poohbear87
Aug 19, 2021 11:37 pm
silver3l
silver3l
19 August 2021

Irrigation along tiered retaining walls

Irrigation along tiered retaining walls

Hi all I've got 3 levels of plants totalling approx 7ft that I want to add some drip line irrigation to. The tap is at the bottom so I was curious how someone with some…

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silver3l
Aug 19, 2021 9:42 am
parlayman
parlayman
13 August 2021

Propagate

Propagate

Hello, Anyone know how to correctly propagate this plant? Appreciate your help!

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parlayman
Aug 13, 2021 2:52 pm

Clothesline in Wind

Clothesline in Wind

Hi, This looks like the Daytek brand of clothesline and you do have a couple of options. You could add more concrete around the base and hope this helps to get it back…

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Lifestyle Clotheslines
Aug 12, 2021 6:12 pm
Lifestyle Clotheslines
Venkata
Venkata
4 August 2021

Internal courtyard garden

Internal courtyard garden

Hi SJT76, At least when compared to mine, your looks good size. My courtyard is just 2.3M Wide by 5.0M depth, so very narrow. Once the design is frozen, I will engage the…

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Venkata
Aug 04, 2021 12:46 pm
Pulse
Pulse
28 July 2021

Retaining Wall - water pooling

Retaining Wall - water pooling

Ideally a spoon drain runs along the wall. That water is meant to drain along the wall to a grate, you don’t want to capture surface water

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Pulse
Jul 28, 2021 11:38 pm

There is a space (500mm deep and 600mm wide) between the timber fence and concrete slab at the side of the house as shown in pic. The concreter asked us not to remove the…

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evita
Jul 27, 2021 1:41 pm
Hhmm
Hhmm
25 July 2021

Decking Costs

Decking Costs

So many variables with building a deck. I would like a ball park idea of how much this is going to cost. Going to be using a builder/carpenter someone who know what they…

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Hhmm
Jul 25, 2021 2:06 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 July 2021

Excavation costs/tips

Excavation costs/tips

Well, the above is just a very rough estimate and in reality you might end with hiring at least 2 trucks + bigger excavator for continuity. So probably the actual cost of…

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alexp79
Jul 23, 2021 10:27 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
20 July 2021

TROPICAL GARDEN - HELP

TROPICAL GARDEN - HELP

HEY EVERYONE! We have next to no garden outside and I really want to make a new one that is tropical! Only problem is, I'm not sure what type of tropical plants/trees…

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Harweeeee
Jul 20, 2021 12:58 pm
Harweeeee
Wallaby
Wallaby
11 July 2021

Stabilisation of vertical drop

Stabilisation of vertical drop

I'm a bit concerned about the stability of the drop from one of our neighbour's yards into our yard. The neighbour's yard rises about four metres above ours. A boulder…

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Wallaby
Jul 11, 2021 11:28 am
natolmi
natolmi
15 June 2021

Blending/Hiding Retaining Wall

Blending/Hiding Retaining Wall

Hey Gaudi, thanks for the reply! Glad it's not just me who thinks that the darker colours blend with the plants better while the plant is filling out. We're going to go…

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natolmi
Jun 15, 2021 9:30 pm
mlg85
mlg85
14 June 2021

Can anyone help identify what type of Ornamental Pear this i

Can anyone help identify what type of Ornamental Pear this i

Thanks so much for replying Gaudi :-D Yeah I emailed the actual nursery I bought them from plus another one I wanted to order 4 more from...but no replies. I'm pretty sure…

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mlg85
Jun 14, 2021 1:27 pm
zillah
zillah
14 June 2021

Stihl Snipper KM 94 RC Pole Pruner Chainsaw loose

Stihl Snipper KM 94 RC Pole Pruner Chainsaw loose

Dear folk I used my new Stihl Sniper KM 94 RC with pole pruner chainsaw attchemnet and I realized that chain became loose after using it ,,,,very enough I didn't have…

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zillah
Jun 14, 2021 9:59 am

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