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bashworth
bashworth
2 February 2015

Retaining wall

Retaining wall

Your idea sounds like a retaining wall that is 900mm high which is a serious retaining wall that will need council approval. If you want to have a 600mm wall within a…

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bashworth
Feb 02, 2015 8:02 pm
bashworth

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JB1
Jan 29, 2015 11:16 am
JB1
JB1
28 January 2015

Poor Emerald Kikuyu lawn.

Poor Emerald Kikuyu lawn.

Good to know someone had success with Emerald Kikuyu. Keen to give it another go.

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JB1
Jan 28, 2015 11:18 am
Online Gardener AU
Online Gardener AU
27 January 2015

Seeking ideas on my small courtyard.

Seeking ideas on my small courtyard.

A few ideas; Retractable clothesline new large format pavers over concrete creeper grown on fence to hide and give illusion of garden being larger. (perhaps star…

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Online Gardener AU
Jan 27, 2015 11:15 am
Online Gardener AU
Crazyk
Crazyk
25 January 2015

Pergola/alfresco ideas please.

Pergola/alfresco ideas please.

Browse Houzz. Lol that rhymes. It's a great resource but even better post a few pics and many members will be willing to give you their opinions

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Crazyk
Jan 25, 2015 7:41 am
Crazyk
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 January 2015

Sugar cane mulch always dry?

Sugar cane mulch always dry?

Sounds great! The sugar cane mulch is a great mulch but having it between quick draining soil and the wood chip mulch didn't do it any favours; spread some good organic…

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SaveH2O
Jan 21, 2015 2:21 pm
SaveH2O
JB1
JB1
21 January 2015

Magnolia 'Little Gem' Pruning

Magnolia 'Little Gem' Pruning

Hi, I've planted a few of these Magnolia 'Little Gem' (24 to be exact) in my garden, now, some are planted outside my window. As they are evergreen, I want to keep the…

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JB1
Jan 21, 2015 1:09 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
21 January 2015

Zoysia project in Melbourne

Zoysia project in Melbourne
1, 2

I wouldn't use fescue it would be even harder than rye to get rid of. If you use rye just follow the above advice, it will make for a better year round lawn. You can…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jan 21, 2015 7:36 am
john3136
john3136
20 January 2015

Mortarless blocks for small wall

Mortarless blocks for small wall

Thanks for the reply. So far I've found ezy wall, versa wall and heron blocks which I believe all allow a vertical wall. The only thing I can't figure out with all of them…

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john3136
Jan 20, 2015 8:16 pm
john3136
pattycake4
pattycake4
20 January 2015

pittosporum screenmaster

pittosporum screenmaster

Yes all good.It was my fault.l had used a herbicide for gorse,stays in soil for twelve months.l had sprayed there and forgot

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pattycake4
Jan 20, 2015 6:41 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
17 January 2015

Edible garden landscaping - Melbourne

Edible garden landscaping - Melbourne
1, 2

We've always incorporated edibles within garden beds in previous gardens. Using a border of chives, or cauliflowers or lettuce in a garden is fun and easy to do, but…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 17, 2015 7:16 pm
tracey em
tracey em
16 January 2015

LANDSCAPING DAMAGE LIABILITY

LANDSCAPING DAMAGE LIABILITY

Hi landscaper ordered in a truck of soil. He directed the truck driver to drive over the pavement, which of course cracked. I was surprised he did this as I know they…

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tracey em
Jan 16, 2015 11:53 am
AndyEagle
AndyEagle
14 January 2015

Bactivate (where to buy)

Bactivate (where to buy)

http://www.bioasis.com.au/ Give Andrew a call if you are in Melbourne or he can post to you. This stuff has magic, my Sir Walter turf put down for 10 days, it's so thick…

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AndyEagle
Jan 14, 2015 8:35 am
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
13 January 2015

too many palmetto stolons

too many palmetto stolons

Fair enough.. Thats buffalo grass for ya, dont blame the brand they are basically all the same. Buffalo is just thatchy and spongey. You wouldn't have much of a turfed…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jan 13, 2015 3:04 pm
its
its
11 January 2015

Concreting or other options for Backyard

Concreting or other options for Backyard

Hey Guys We have a backyard which is quite small.. We want to put a greenhouse and probably a garden shed there to make some use.. Imagine it as a shape of a toothbrush…

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its
Jan 11, 2015 7:34 pm
its
its
11 January 2015

Garden Sprinkler System in Melbourne

Garden Sprinkler System in Melbourne

Thanks.. any other…

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its
Jan 11, 2015 7:31 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
8 January 2015

Can someone identify what type of grass this is?

Can someone identify what type of grass this is?

Its just common couch, either its a weed or started by seed by one of the previous owners. Not a great lawn but tough. Its worn out in parts because compaction.. The…

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BeatrixKiddo
Jan 08, 2015 7:47 pm
nateau
nateau
7 January 2015

Buffalo lawn repair - help please

Buffalo lawn repair - help please

Howdy all Long time reader, first time poster. My 3 month old Sir Walter Buffalo appears to be suffering from the same or a very (very) similar issue. As Jassy…

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nateau
Jan 07, 2015 3:04 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
6 January 2015

lawn now, or wait?

lawn now, or wait?

Don't think it matters if you do it right and get right variety for your climate. You want grass to deep root - and you may need top soil. I'd always suggest an in…

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Saint Mike
Jan 06, 2015 11:31 am
Saint Mike
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
6 January 2015

Empire Zoysia vs Nara Zoysia in Melbourne

Empire Zoysia vs Nara Zoysia in Melbourne

Should add both are good choices for a full sun front yard with little use.

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BeatrixKiddo
Jan 06, 2015 7:03 am
Matt1
Matt1
4 January 2015

Lowering ground level beside house

Lowering ground level beside house

Thanks Stewie

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Matt1
Jan 04, 2015 4:24 pm
Matt1
Crazyk
Crazyk
4 January 2015

Have you seen this stuff?

Have you seen this stuff?

Oh yes I didn't think of that. Now that you remind me I have seen councils use it.

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Crazyk
Jan 04, 2015 7:17 am
Crazyk
Crazyk
Crazyk
2 January 2015

What are these?

What are these?

Yeah I know it's pretty reactive because in summer my fences are all loose then in winter they firm back up. My zone was classified as 40-60mm reactivity so maybe this is it.

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Crazyk
Jan 02, 2015 4:57 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
Crazyk
28 December 2014

Garden Shed Location / type of roof / material / size?

Garden Shed Location / type of roof / material / size?

Check that you can actually build over that easement.

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Crazyk
Dec 28, 2014 6:56 pm
Crazyk
MrBee
MrBee
20 December 2014

Lawn plugs + weeds. Help!

Lawn plugs + weeds. Help!

Possibly option 3. How big are the plugs and how far apart did you plant? Any photos?

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MrBee
Dec 20, 2014 12:34 pm
MrBee
cfm
cfm
17 December 2014

Empire Zoysia and clay issue

Empire Zoysia and clay issue

I've had this for a few years and found it disappointing. It seems to die in shade and takes forever to patch replacement sections!

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cfm
Dec 17, 2014 12:05 pm
13Jack
13Jack
11 December 2014

AAA fencing?

AAA fencing?

I got my quote done through them for the fencing. Fence hasn't been done yet, expected to go in around March end when the build is complete.…

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13Jack
Dec 11, 2014 5:45 pm
TraceyWayne
TraceyWayne
6 December 2014

Professional Landscape Design

Professional Landscape Design

Hi Joanne, Landscaping is coming along nicely, will compliment your beautiful home. I do like the grass, there is something about green lawn :-) For what it's worth, I would…

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TraceyWayne
Dec 06, 2014 2:19 pm
TraceyWayne
Crazyk
Crazyk
4 December 2014

Soakwells

Soakwells

My plumber used 100mm pipe because of the low fall, but an…

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Crazyk
Dec 04, 2014 11:18 am
Crazyk
Alex2424
Alex2424
24 November 2014

What plant is this?

What plant is this?

Thanks for your help, im not going to look into it anymore because I want to build a pergola/outdoor room in the area where the plant is and if I do I`ll be getting rid of…

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Alex2424
Nov 24, 2014 2:11 pm
Alex2424
newey
newey
21 November 2014

Garden Irrigation System Help Needed

Garden Irrigation System Help Needed

Hunter irrigation have a good design guide in pdf form if going rectic.

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newey
Nov 21, 2014 8:34 am
newey
newey
21 November 2014

Hunter PRS40 vs Prospray with central pressure regulator

Hunter PRS40 vs Prospray with central pressure regulator

Got my mp s from ebay, pack of 10 for an excellent price with the regular popup body. You can regulate them via the adjustment at the solenoid or the tap. They also come…

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newey
Nov 21, 2014 8:17 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 November 2014

Retaining Wall "Near" Boundary

Retaining Wall "Near" Boundary

So what is on the other side of the boundary ? If your neighbour has a house or garage in close proximity to the boundary I'd be getting an engineer to design the wall…

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Stewie D
Nov 13, 2014 12:32 pm
bare_essentials
bare_essentials
8 November 2014

What's eating my kale??

What's eating my kale??

Thanks heaps Stewie - I have just one that i have not been able to get rid off. Will try the chilli garlic spray.

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bare_essentials
Nov 08, 2014 9:08 am
greenhipster
greenhipster
8 November 2014

Need landscape design ideas for new build in Melbourne

Need landscape design ideas for new build in Melbourne

Hi there, I am a recent graduate of landscape design working as a landscape designer. I can help you out with an affordable design. Message me and I'll be happy to…

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greenhipster
Nov 08, 2014 8:57 am
MrZebra
MrZebra
6 November 2014

Lilydale Toppings in Backyard

Lilydale Toppings in Backyard

Hi all, I'd like some advice on laying Lilydale Toppings in my backyard. My small garden (90-odd m2) is south facing and at the back of a sloping block; meaning that it…

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MrZebra
Nov 06, 2014 7:56 pm

Sorry for pulling a necromancer on this topic/thread, but hopefully there is experience that can be shared by someone. Unfortunately I don't have experience with venturi…

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Jaans
Oct 26, 2014 10:47 pm
claypot
claypot
25 October 2014

Winter Grass and Black Beetles in Kikuyu

Winter Grass and Black Beetles in Kikuyu

Hey there not sure about your "winter grass" But the beatle is most likely african lawn beatle. It will smash your grass as they eat the root system. Makes the grass look…

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claypot
Oct 25, 2014 8:57 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 October 2014

Creepers or Privacy plants in pots

Creepers or Privacy plants in pots

Have you considered a structure designed for hanging baskets with trailing plants? You can plant 2 or 3 trailing plants in the one basket and the effect will benefit both…

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SaveH2O
Oct 23, 2014 5:53 pm
SaveH2O
ChrisO2
ChrisO2
19 October 2014

Terrible back door area turned good!

Terrible back door area turned good!

I had a vision...a vision of walking out the back door and not breaking an ankle, or picking up a mountain of dirt and taking it back into the…

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ChrisO2
Oct 19, 2014 11:27 am
ChrisO2
grom40
grom40
17 October 2014

Magnolia - Melbourne

Magnolia - Melbourne

Most nurseries will sell magnolias of one kind or another; especially the "little gems" which are exceeding popular (including as council street trees) at the moment. I…

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grom40
Oct 17, 2014 3:15 pm
grom40

Hi All, I'm after some creative ideas to help me mask the horrible drainage pit that's installed in my front yard after townhouses have been built on the rear of the…

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imprsv
Oct 17, 2014 10:38 am
ChrisO2
ChrisO2
17 October 2014

New grass dying....why?

New grass dying....why?

Stewie

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ChrisO2
Oct 17, 2014 8:40 am
ChrisO2
jemsaf
jemsaf
13 October 2014

Give me your lists.....

Give me your lists.....

Thank you all soo much for your replies. (apologies for the delay inresponse, I'd forgotten to check this post again). Some very helpful advise given, especially…

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jemsaf
Oct 13, 2014 8:36 am
mitch26
mitch26
12 October 2014

Soil Prep Questions

Soil Prep Questions

i have got 500m2 to do. So i will need a bulk load. Thanks for the heads up Sandra.

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mitch26
Oct 12, 2014 3:29 pm
MrBee
MrBee
11 October 2014

Help me with my buffalo turf not growing

Help me with my buffalo turf not growing

It will be fine over nov-March just too cold

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MrBee
Oct 11, 2014 7:34 pm
MrBee
ngohil
ngohil
3 October 2014

Basic garden startup

Basic garden startup

Thanks grom40. Will post some pics next week...got a kiddie bday party to get through first!

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ngohil
Oct 03, 2014 4:09 pm
ngohil
justlearning
justlearning
28 September 2014

Kikuyu vs. Sir Walter - will it overrun the SW in time?

Kikuyu vs. Sir Walter - will it overrun the SW in time?

Just curious as to why are you replacing Sir Walter with Kikuyu? We planted Kikuyu in our last place and quite liked it. Was nice and soft for the kids, but durable for…

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justlearning
Sep 28, 2014 11:43 am
justlearning
SimonR
SimonR
23 September 2014

Moss taking over my front lawn

Moss taking over my front lawn

Chelated Iron has moss killing properties, applied with a spray tank to the folliage of the affected grass

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SimonR
Sep 23, 2014 6:11 pm
SimonR
beth95
beth95
23 September 2014

Australian Native tree suggestions

Australian Native tree suggestions

that does look very nice saveh20. exactly what i'm after

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beth95
Sep 23, 2014 2:22 pm

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