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TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 December 2011

Just laid turf...on a 35 degree day!

Just laid turf...on a 35 degree day!

All you need to do is read the two lawn threads we have dedicated a great many hours compiling using the absolute best info and advice. It is way ahead of what you will be…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 17, 2011 11:53 am
TheGardenWhisperer
gonecountry
gonecountry
16 December 2011

Country Style Front Fence With Modern Facade?

Country Style Front Fence With Modern Facade?

Thank you Fu Manchu. I was also thinking of incorporting hedges somehow. It will be a narrow drive so I don't think trees down the drive will be an option :( Anyone have…

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gonecountry
Dec 16, 2011 3:06 pm
gonecountry
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 December 2011

Fixing backyard after being away for 5 months

Fixing backyard after being away for 5 months

I would just use a brush cutter and take it right back to the ground. (Or do it the feel good safe way by doing the job in increments as above) Hire the cutter. Spray…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 16, 2011 2:34 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 December 2011

Duranta Repens - frost tolerant?

Duranta Repens - frost tolerant?

Yes the leaves will go a dark purple if it gets cold. They will brown off after frosts sometimes. The plant should be ok in the end. Leave the dead material on till the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 16, 2011 2:27 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 December 2011

Turf seeding?

Turf seeding?

It will still be an excellent grade of compost. Just rake out the bigger bits as the lawn grows through. Rake it each week and it will be fine. The peeps involved in…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 16, 2011 2:25 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
16 December 2011

Wheelbarrows

Wheelbarrows
1, 2

Wheelbarrows i very need thing for me always...

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 16, 2011 2:22 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
NEWLYWEDS
NEWLYWEDS
16 December 2011

Timber capped and lapped fencing costs

Timber capped and lapped fencing costs

sounds decent... who was that with?

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NEWLYWEDS
Dec 16, 2011 9:31 am

Hello We are interested in buying an established property bounded by large hedges. I have looked a lot on this forum and learnt alot about the various hedging types. I…

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purifyer
Dec 15, 2011 7:17 pm
MattyK77
MattyK77
15 December 2011

HSTP irrigation systems - whats best surface or subsurface?

HSTP irrigation systems - whats best surface or subsurface?

Hello Suenmatt. We have recently purchased a 3/4 acre block in Moreton Bay Regional Council Shire - at Wamuran. The reasons for your investigation into effluent…

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MattyK77
Dec 15, 2011 5:11 pm
MMiad
MMiad
14 December 2011

Help please: 45-degree corners on timber retaining walls

Help please: 45-degree corners on timber retaining walls

Like to hear from anyone who has actually worked with timber walls with 45 degree angles.

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MMiad
Dec 14, 2011 10:52 pm
gelatiii
gelatiii
13 December 2011

Site works costs

Site works costs

Thank you for your reply ChrisandKate, yes the post wasn't very clear. It's the information we received when we asked for the cost breakdown. The extras below relate to…

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gelatiii
Dec 13, 2011 11:50 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
13 December 2011

Landscaping Questions - Where to start

Landscaping Questions - Where to start

I am planning on using 200x50x2400 treated pine sleepers for the wall. So everyone agree's that the AG pipes should go in after wall and…

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chrisandkate
Dec 13, 2011 9:16 am

Here are the photos. Would really appreciate some feedback and…

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kermut
Dec 12, 2011 11:43 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 December 2011

What size pot is best?

What size pot is best?

These things are used by many that you will see on the telly. Drill some holes in them and away you go.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 12, 2011 12:27 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
11 December 2011

Sugestions for a big shady deciduous tree in Mandurah area

Sugestions for a big shady deciduous tree in Mandurah area

Albizia julibrissin Can be bought via any garden centre. There are a few wholesale growers of them in the SW so garden centres can easily order them. If you have hassles I…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 11, 2011 8:11 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
HappyCamper_au
HappyCamper_au
10 December 2011

Instant turf or Synthetic turf for this lawn?

Instant turf or Synthetic turf for this lawn?

I agree with previous comments re synthetic grass, it's just as much work as 'real' grass, very expensive and not good for anything or anyone. I planted lawn seed about…

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HappyCamper_au
Dec 10, 2011 5:30 pm
naynay
naynay
10 December 2011

Need some garden edging advice please

Need some garden edging advice please

Thanks Fu, its more about the driveway edging, so its less about keeping lawn out, and more about creating a visual divide and keeping the yellow crushed roadbase from…

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naynay
Dec 10, 2011 5:17 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
10 December 2011

Turf help!!

Turf help!!

One of the last things I could say for you to do is use seed. I must have hundreds of posts with this problem here in homeone already. Put some zeolite down over the…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 10, 2011 4:25 pm
TheGardenWhisperer

Hi all, Summer is here and we have finally managed to free up some time to clean up the back garden. Our back yard slopes downwards and we have a retaining wall to reduce…

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Dilan
Dec 09, 2011 8:44 pm
Shaezy
Shaezy
8 December 2011

Post and Rail Fencing

Post and Rail Fencing

We are in Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains. The total boundary is about 246m. I would prefer to know how much to have it done by someone else please. Thanks.

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Shaezy
Dec 08, 2011 10:52 am
ElephantGuy
ElephantGuy
6 December 2011

Retaining wall Foundation

Retaining wall Foundation

Thanks Bashworth, I'll follow your…

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ElephantGuy
Dec 06, 2011 9:15 pm
bigclick_dean
bigclick_dean
6 December 2011

Finishing a brick wall

Finishing a brick wall

Have you thought about using a cooking one? It looks like that is what they were using. http://www.kitchenwaredirect.com.au/Bak ... y-Bag-60cm Can probably pick them up…

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bigclick_dean
Dec 06, 2011 4:02 pm
Maz78
Maz78
6 December 2011

FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!

FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!

Hi Folks, My build in Mernda is nearly complete.. Long story short, I'm getting a retaining wall done, and as a result a fair bit of dirt has been left over that is of no…

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Maz78
Dec 06, 2011 3:21 pm
KTKTKT
KTKTKT
5 December 2011

Cost for Landscaping

Cost for Landscaping

Hi Wayne How did your landscaper work out?

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KTKTKT
Dec 05, 2011 6:50 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
5 December 2011

Landscape and drainage problem - new finished house

Landscape and drainage problem - new finished house

Thats not a drain, just storm water piping connected to your downpipes. You will need a minimum of 50mm of coverage above those pipes to the under side of any paving or…

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chrisandkate
Dec 05, 2011 10:36 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
2 December 2011

Plant ideas for against front of house

Plant ideas for against front of house

Check the sticky on designing your garden or what ever I called it. There's a link to the WA water corp which has a plant selection guide you won't go wrong with. Just…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 02, 2011 5:39 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Redman
Redman
1 December 2011

Garden plans so far

Garden plans so far

If you are feeling keen and want to try some mass plantings of something. http://www.olelantana.com/ http://www.4seasonsseeds.com.au/epages/4seasons.sf

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Redman
Dec 01, 2011 2:47 am
Redman
rojak1
rojak1
30 November 2011

Controlling tree height

Controlling tree height
1, 2

Hi Topiarius, Thank you for your advice, i just went through most of your video posted on youtube, they are great. I am now following your video instruction setting up my…

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rojak1
Nov 30, 2011 4:04 pm
Rasi
Rasi
30 November 2011

What shrub is this please???

What shrub is this please???

Looks like Nitidissima 'golden camellia'

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Rasi
Nov 30, 2011 3:41 pm

Down the back of the clothes line is yet another great spot to grow food. (massive thanks to…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 30, 2011 12:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Redman
Redman
30 November 2011

Mint In A Pot

Mint In A Pot

I have mine growing in almost 100% shade. I don't fertalise it but for seasol. I keep it moist but never drown it. Its growth rate is fine for a herb and we never use…

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Redman
Nov 30, 2011 4:59 am
Redman
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
28 November 2011

New Soft Leaf Buffalo full of seed heads

New Soft Leaf Buffalo full of seed heads

You bought it because you got sucked into the branding and marketing behind all the turf varieties like we all get sucked into the features and benefits of cars. Holden…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 28, 2011 8:39 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
28 November 2011

Landscaping magazines

Landscaping magazines

HI there. As an addict of landscaping and interior design mags, There are a couple of favs for me. Backyard and garden design ideas outdoor design and living Outdoor…

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Rudolf1980
Nov 28, 2011 12:30 pm
Rudolf1980
Simple Man
Simple Man
27 November 2011

Irrigation Controller and Solenoid Valve

Irrigation Controller and Solenoid Valve

Thank Fu. Really appreciate all your invaluble help. Have bought the parts and started building the system. Will see how it goes. Thanks again.

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Simple Man
Nov 27, 2011 11:28 pm
blocka
blocka
27 November 2011

How to build a water barrier along the top of a rock

How to build a water barrier along the top of a rock

Look at something like http://www.bondall.com/bondcrete/hydrocrete.html or one of the other products to add to the concrete mix.

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blocka
Nov 27, 2011 8:57 am
Jaans
Jaans
26 November 2011

Futurewood Smartfence

Futurewood Smartfence

Ok, apart from the various issues everyone has with the marketing speak or product origin - what about the original question? Has anyone actually used their fencing…

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Jaans
Nov 26, 2011 1:49 pm
HappyCamper_au
HappyCamper_au
25 November 2011

Turf laying - not such a success

Turf laying - not such a success
1, 2

Lissy Loo I got some a few days ago at a swimming pool supplier...admittedly not in your area but it's used widely in pool filters so that's another option. Like you, I…

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HappyCamper_au
Nov 25, 2011 3:01 pm
applor
applor
23 November 2011

Certified organic compost in Brisbane?

Certified organic compost in Brisbane?

I just found this shop at Eight Mile Plains in Brisbane who are selling AS4454 cert compost for $72/m3: http://www.redbacklandscaping.com.au/?m=5&id=1010&c=221

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applor
Nov 23, 2011 2:37 pm
jhajjp
jhajjp
23 November 2011

Plate / Roller compactor

Plate / Roller compactor

We are going to top dress our lawn with a mix of organic soils and organic compost to level the lawn and fix some dips etc. I am planning to cover the lawn completely…

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jhajjp
Nov 23, 2011 1:15 pm
Dollar
Dollar
23 November 2011

Can anyone tell me what these plants are?

Can anyone tell me what these plants are?

Oh thanks sooo much. They look slow growing. Will get some large ones at some stage.

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Dollar
Nov 23, 2011 12:56 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 November 2011

Rain vs irrigation

Rain vs irrigation
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I have pics of the ones I recommend in another thread. What I seek to illustrate is a good nozzle won't have volumes of misting and water hitting the soil under high…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 22, 2011 11:42 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
OMG
OMG
22 November 2011

EZ dying?

EZ dying?

Pics as…

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OMG
Nov 22, 2011 7:18 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 November 2011

Garden Irrigation Questions

Garden Irrigation Questions

Go less than 400 under drives and you might risk cracking. Might. You may also risk cracked or leaking irrigation under a drive. So go 400 and feed pipes through a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 22, 2011 11:07 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Hills111
Hills111
21 November 2011

Landscape Design at New Rouse Hill?

Landscape Design at New Rouse Hill?

Hi kronk Eco design quoted me $660 for a landscape plan to be done. We are going with WH and they only charge $550

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Hills111
Nov 21, 2011 10:41 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 November 2011

Tamara1975 - Landscaping - a work in progress :)

Tamara1975 - Landscaping - a work in progress :)
1, 2, 3

Make sure you read the turf threads to get a lawn that needs next to no water, fert or care. It all comes down to what you do with the soil right now.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 21, 2011 10:02 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
chill
chill
21 November 2011

Raft Slab and Retaining Walls

Raft Slab and Retaining Walls

Thanks for reading. I am at work at the moment but will try to draw something up tonight and post.

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chill
Nov 21, 2011 12:33 pm

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