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JazzyJess
JazzyJess
16 August 2013

Hedge & balcony advice

Hedge & balcony advice

Sorry, can't really help.:oops: I'm just getting into…

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JazzyJess
Aug 16, 2013 9:32 pm
B STAR
B STAR
16 August 2013

Is this a serious issue or not

Is this a serious issue or not

Yep a big problem, best way to kill a tree is to put soil fill over an existing trunk and root system. If you want to box it in instead of…

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B STAR
Aug 16, 2013 10:42 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
14 August 2013

Show me your water feature or pond...... Pwease.lol

Show me your water feature or pond...... Pwease.lol

Great pics - would love to have the room for one of them ... can't help with your question though. Let us know how you get on ..

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Mclaren
Aug 14, 2013 5:24 pm
Mclaren
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
12 August 2013

Backyard Thread - Pergola Up! - Finished!!!

Backyard Thread - Pergola Up! - Finished!!!
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Looks really beautiful, the path and all of it. :)

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JazzyJess
Aug 12, 2013 9:47 pm
meowsy
meowsy
12 August 2013

Couch Grass

Couch Grass

^ :D

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meowsy
Aug 12, 2013 2:41 pm
meowsy
kexkez
kexkez
12 August 2013

Basic Landscape Plans

Basic Landscape Plans

I was simply trying to avoid blatant self promotion. My PM to the original poster was just a brief introduction about myself and our…

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kexkez
Aug 12, 2013 3:40 am
kexkez
J & C
J & C
6 August 2013

EXCAVATION/LEVELLING COSTS

EXCAVATION/LEVELLING COSTS

Hi davinci I just wanted to check if you are still doing the excavation and levelling jobs. How much do you charge these days? Cheers J & C

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J & C
Aug 06, 2013 1:34 pm
bashworth
bashworth
5 August 2013

Retaining Wall Help!

Retaining Wall Help!

That is a serious retaining wall. You need to discuss your options with a professional engineer and get a design done.

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bashworth
Aug 05, 2013 5:14 pm
bashworth
arauch
arauch
4 August 2013

Dracaena transplant urgent help needed

Dracaena transplant urgent help needed

I am no expert about dracaenas but about 4 months ago I took a heap of cuttings for my new house from some dracaenas I had given to my parents many years ago. The same…

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arauch
Aug 04, 2013 1:29 pm
maximus
maximus
4 August 2013

Powering garden lights

Powering garden lights

I like the suggestion of using blueboard. It will be much cheaper than buying laser-cut panels. It is also something I could manage myself. An even cheaper material would…

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maximus
Aug 04, 2013 1:14 pm
maximus
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
31 July 2013

Solar pond pumps? HELP NEEDED PLEASE ASAP

Solar pond pumps? HELP NEEDED PLEASE ASAP

After see Woahtech buying guide It will be helpful for me to buy right solar pond pumps. The…

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Rudolf1980
Jul 31, 2013 5:49 pm
Rudolf1980

I planted this bare-rooted capital pear in the front yard back in June, all good until this morning when I was checking around the lawn and the flowering plum next to it,…

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EmeryBB
Jul 30, 2013 4:16 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
9 November 2011

Water Tanks & Pumps

Water Tanks & Pumps

Having a tank to water the garden isn't a very efficient means of using the water. For the most part rainfall in many parts of Australia come mainly for part of the year…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 09, 2011 12:28 am
TheGardenWhisperer
PHL
PHL
28 July 2013

Green walls

Green walls

We are in the process of setting up a small green wall (using the Gro-Wall product) in a less sunny side of the garden; no sun in winter, late morning to mid-afternoon…

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PHL
Jul 28, 2013 11:17 pm
eclectic1
eclectic1
27 July 2013

What turf for shady and waterlogged area?

What turf for shady and waterlogged area?

It will be difficult to put drainage lines where I am in the complex. Thanks for the suggestions though.

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eclectic1
Jul 27, 2013 2:32 am
fozzy
fozzy
26 July 2013

Grevillea and Citrus in the same garden?

Grevillea and Citrus in the same garden?

What side of the fence is the garden bed and how high is the fence? My experience is that citrus will lean away from the fence if it is planted…

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fozzy
Jul 26, 2013 12:38 pm
fozzy
fozzy
26 July 2013

Plant Recommendations for Home Sewerage Treatment Plant

Plant Recommendations for Home Sewerage Treatment Plant

Hi, We have just extended the effluent disposal area for our home sewerge treatement plant and need some recommendations for what to plant there. The area is around 40…

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fozzy
Jul 26, 2013 11:41 am
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Lex
Jul 25, 2013 7:24 pm
Lex
noki388
noki388
25 July 2013

Whats wrong with my lawn?

Whats wrong with my lawn?

Thanks all. Will wait out the winter and start with the fertiliser in spring.

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noki388
Jul 25, 2013 4:53 pm
gootza
gootza
24 July 2013

Turf before or after handover - with dogs!

Turf before or after handover - with dogs!

BeartrixKiddo is righto - the tradies will trash it if you install whilst they are there. However - you might be able to get a chump on it prior…

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gootza
Jul 24, 2013 11:58 am
gootza
apple88
apple88
23 July 2013

Great information for growing plants in containers

Great information for growing plants in containers

Hi Fu with your 50/50 mix, is it necessary to add vermiculite or anything for drainage? thanks.

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apple88
Jul 23, 2013 2:23 pm
Nikos
Nikos
23 July 2013

Distances for Hedges

Distances for Hedges

I'll have to take some decent photos this weekend as we finished up in the dark on Sunday night. I've only got night shots at the moment. I'll also need some help in…

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Nikos
Jul 23, 2013 8:12 am
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Renski
Jul 20, 2013 9:22 pm
FionaT
FionaT
18 July 2013

Landscaping supplies - Where to get in Perth (South)

Landscaping supplies - Where to get in Perth (South)

I just googled moss rocks south of Perth and there is heaps on Gumtree.

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FionaT
Jul 19, 2013 12:01 am
TinaG
TinaG
17 July 2013

Murraya or Viburnum - Please recommend

Murraya or Viburnum - Please recommend

this is a good website for plant suggestions - http://www.growmeinstead.com.au/

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TinaG
Jul 17, 2013 12:02 pm
mosessovo
mosessovo
16 July 2013

DIY lawn from this stage, any advise?

DIY lawn from this stage, any advise?

I did try. We did try with our family to work with our lawn and do the landscaping and gardening all by ourselves...but it did not come up with what we desired. So we…

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mosessovo
Jul 16, 2013 7:05 pm
abbeybox
abbeybox
16 July 2013

Helmo-Complex

Helmo-Complex

Hi All I have helmo growing or rather killing my lawn. Anyone know what fungicide to use to get rid of it. I have a 2 yr old running around on it as well. cheers

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abbeybox
Jul 16, 2013 2:39 pm
Planting5
Planting5
15 July 2013

Acidic soil

Acidic soil

Hi everyone, I have a recon limestone garden bed with vegies, herbs and a 'Sublime' tree in it. It has been in for about 3 years and planted into a vegie mix from…

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Planting5
Jul 15, 2013 4:12 pm
seano
seano
15 July 2013

tubestock and plants cheap - Melbourne

tubestock and plants cheap - Melbourne

I'd call your local DSE and ask. I assume its similar to NSW, we have a state forests nursery just up the road from us, and they sell the tubestocks for ~$1.60 if you…

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seano
Jul 15, 2013 8:02 am
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
14 July 2013

No sun-concrete or artificial turf????

No sun-concrete or artificial turf????

We currently have pebbles down but have had issues with rainwater sitting and seeping into our foundation. We require something where rainwater…

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JazzyJess
Jul 14, 2013 3:23 pm
Nikos
Nikos
12 July 2013

Advice on Soil & Mulch for Hedges

Advice on Soil & Mulch for Hedges

Thankyou so much for that well explained response. Nikos.

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Nikos
Jul 12, 2013 4:16 pm

After thinking about all of your suggestions, I've decided to plant dwarf Lomandras (plants in front)…

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Southies
Jul 11, 2013 11:22 pm
Southies
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
8 July 2013

Feature tree help

Feature tree help

All the trees you have selected will be leafless at some point in the year. Jap maples are leafless for winter, 3-4 months. Pink flower tree could be Albizia julibrissin…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jul 08, 2013 8:37 pm
topiarius
topiarius
7 July 2013

Where to buy? - Frangipani - Perth

Where to buy? - Frangipani - Perth

Congrats. Miss Em,its great when you manage to find something you have been searching for,post a pic when they are all planted together! Topiarius

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topiarius
Jul 07, 2013 10:45 pm
donna61
donna61
5 July 2013

Landscape without plants

Landscape without plants

Yes we do get a landscaping package, I just showed Hubby those pics and his comment was weeds through the stones ... Back to lawn that can be mowed. Thanks for the…

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donna61
Jul 06, 2013 12:29 am
bashworth
bashworth
4 July 2013

Foreign Matter in subgrade concrete

Foreign Matter in subgrade concrete

oops Now edited to correct answer of shouldn't

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bashworth
Jul 04, 2013 7:25 pm
bashworth
Nika25
Nika25
28 June 2013

Landscaping labour costs?

Landscaping labour costs?

landscaper or a doctor? Landscaper,…

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Nika25
Jun 28, 2013 11:52 am
Nika25
ballbanger
ballbanger
27 June 2013

Straw Mulch and birds

Straw Mulch and birds

Thanks Beatrix..the only problem is I have bulbs everywhere and don't want to stifle them. I guess I will have to put up with the mess and clear daily (birds go all day)…

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ballbanger
Jun 27, 2013 8:08 pm
grom40
grom40
27 June 2013

Where to buy "White washed sand" - Melbourne west

Where to buy "White washed sand" - Melbourne west

It's simply called "washed sand" as far as I am aware; any garden supply place should have it and (according to their website) Bunnings sells it by the bag (although I'm…

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grom40
Jun 27, 2013 5:44 pm
grom40
j&r
j&r
27 June 2013

Camelia Suppliers

Camelia Suppliers

Your welcome. I think our hedge looks fantastic especially at this time of year when it's full of beautiful red flowers against glossy dark green leaves. We choose a deep…

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j&r
Jun 27, 2013 12:43 pm
McKinnon
McKinnon
27 June 2013

Little Gems full of flowers

Little Gems full of flowers

Hi, I have 23 Little Gems from which I am trying to create a screen hedge for the backyard boundary. I need height and denser foliage. It's winter in Melb and we have very…

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McKinnon
Jun 27, 2013 10:39 am
notremaison
notremaison
22 June 2013

Vertical gardens

Vertical gardens
1, 2

Ever felt like making your unused space more…

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notremaison
Jun 22, 2013 6:54 am
apple88
apple88
21 June 2013

Magnolia Kay Parris

Magnolia Kay Parris

Hi i'm looking to plant a kay parris in my front yard. There seems to be differing information as to how tall/wide they grow. Does anyone know if their roots are invasive…

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apple88
Jun 21, 2013 5:25 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
20 June 2013

new vegie patch

new vegie patch

Yes from what I've read there are alot of myths about using treated pine, but from what I've read, there is no credible evidence that the arsenic leaches into the soil.…

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mynameisjonas
Jun 20, 2013 9:36 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
19 June 2013

Installing decorative upright sleepers

Installing decorative upright sleepers

Its not the in ground contact causing the warping its the "green" sleepers used especially pine. Green timbers are fresh not seasoned (aged) so they are suseptable to…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jun 19, 2013 4:44 pm
Rod1949
Rod1949
18 June 2013

What's wrong with my nature strip?

What's wrong with my nature strip?

My lawn goes like that after I've urinated on it for awhile.

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Rod1949
Jun 18, 2013 3:54 pm
StartingOut
StartingOut
18 June 2013

Could somebody please identify this tree?

Could somebody please identify this tree?

I had a good look but still couldn't find any seeds, flowers or pods to help identify them. Never mind though - I had a good look at the Macaranga tanarius mentioned above…

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StartingOut
Jun 18, 2013 12:47 pm
Online Gardener AU
Online Gardener AU
18 June 2013

Landscaping in Melbourne

Landscaping in Melbourne

Hi there, There is a huge range on what landscaping would cost depending mainly on what hard landscaping you need. Do you need a driveway? Pool? Paving? Pergola? Decking?…

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Online Gardener AU
Jun 18, 2013 11:32 am
Online Gardener AU
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miteq
Jun 17, 2013 11:40 am
miteq
topiarius
topiarius
16 June 2013

Where can I buy viburnums in W.A.? AND trees!!!

Where can I buy viburnums in W.A.? AND trees!!!

I agree with Fu. The landscape industry needs to have a look at itself,and this includes the Lifestyle programs. People are always told put your Palms on the back fence as…

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topiarius
Jun 16, 2013 4:54 pm

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