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TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 February 2011

Retic Issues

Retic Issues

Are you there? I will need to dig out the pics I have on testing the terminals in the controller. Just let me know. If it is an old system, it won't hurt to get a more…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 13, 2011 10:33 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 February 2011

Free mulch in Adelaide

Free mulch in Adelaide

This a recent story in the Australian about soils and how exhaustible they are. I have seen figures put out from the Uni of Newcastle that suggests productive soils in…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 12, 2011 10:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 February 2011

G. Gingin Gem

G. Gingin Gem

Na, may as well get it started now. Your going to really have to keep the water up to them, but if you load up the soil with heaps of Bentonite and zeolite, perlite as…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 12, 2011 3:31 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
10 February 2011

Small feature tree (and other assorted)

Small feature tree (and other assorted)

They have shaped some at Kings Park and both Macrocarpa and Rhodantha (similar) come up well. Marmion Ave in Perth's north has some nice enough poorly maintained specimens.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 09, 2011 11:48 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
topiarius
topiarius
9 February 2011

Directional Cuts

Directional Cuts

You might be inundated with requests, topiarus. :lol: I've learned a lot from your simple instructions - they're greatly appreciated. :D

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topiarius
Feb 09, 2011 5:09 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
3 February 2011

Handmower/Push Reel Mower: Maintenance/Sharpening

Handmower/Push Reel Mower: Maintenance/Sharpening

On the Alroh, get a length of 90mm storm water pipe, cut a slot down it and insert it over the roller ;) The Flymo is not self sharpening however I have it on very good…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 03, 2011 7:39 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
KerryF
KerryF
3 February 2011

Sandstone Pots - Second-hand/Seconds or something similar!

Sandstone Pots - Second-hand/Seconds or something similar!

Thanks Topiarius :) I can't wait to give it a go now!

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KerryF
Feb 03, 2011 1:24 pm
KerryF
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
2 February 2011

Help with Orchid

Help with Orchid

Leave the stems. It's a Phalaenopsis. You'll get more flowers form off that stem next year. Other varieties are best to have them snipped off :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 02, 2011 11:30 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
2 February 2011

Canning Vale sand

Canning Vale sand
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I have posted somewhere the other day, or yesterday, some photos of what you need to use without getting caught up in the individual products and the associated commercial…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 02, 2011 11:09 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
2 February 2011

garden and lawn problems regarding fungi

garden and lawn problems regarding fungi

Folks when you get fungal problems in lawns or gardens, on plants etc, the problem isn't the fungi. It is there doing a job to sort out serious imbalances in the soil.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 02, 2011 2:28 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
1 February 2011

What to do with roo paws

What to do with roo paws

There is actually a thread on this subject with pics.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 01, 2011 12:55 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
1 February 2011

Topiary??? possible??? The 1st Cut!

Topiary??? possible??? The 1st Cut!

Chuck the fert and use molasses and powerfeed. They will then get leaves that look like plastic ;) Straw round the top of the pots.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 01, 2011 12:16 am
TheGardenWhisperer
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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 24, 2011 11:21 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
23 January 2011

Lawn protection in high traffic applications.

Lawn protection in high traffic applications.

Yeah seen the tiles used. They use them on golf courses sometimes.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 23, 2011 9:59 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Redman
Redman
22 January 2011

Drought Resistant Flowers

Drought Resistant Flowers

Yes and it strangely starts improving on the SA / Vic border. I went to the Glenelg river and had to cross the border. Vic = grasses, SA = Fields of white and purple wild…

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Redman
Jan 22, 2011 12:16 pm
Redman
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 January 2011

Reticulation problem

Reticulation problem

iduno, cheers mate :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 22, 2011 12:06 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 January 2011

Alfresco Pics on advice from FU

Alfresco Pics on advice from FU

Some great stuff there :) And thanks for posting them in here :) Make sure you get lots of Bentonite clay in that sand. Get that from your local supermarket as Clay Cat litter…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 22, 2011 12:01 am
TheGardenWhisperer
kexkez
kexkez
17 January 2011

Need garden help in Perth

Need garden help in Perth

Try the BlueArmy http://bluearmy.com.au/ or in the Community newspapers there are often people advertising that they are looking for manual work, gardening etc. If all…

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kexkez
Jan 17, 2011 7:32 am
kexkez
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
8 January 2011

vertical garden

vertical garden

This is my attempt at vertical gardening non-aquaponics…

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onc_artisan
Jan 07, 2011 11:42 pm
onc_artisan
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
2 January 2011

Garden Retic

Garden Retic

Oh and to get the lawn coming good again don't fertilise! Seasol, Powerfeed but the most important will be Saturaid wetting agent and molasses every two weeks then use it…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 02, 2011 7:46 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
23 December 2010

Questions Re: Vege Garden

Questions Re: Vege Garden

The flowers on the tommies would not have anything to do with the longevity of the plant. The ones that germinate will do better :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 23, 2010 3:15 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
just Erin
just Erin
21 December 2010

Christmas

Christmas

::kiss:: Have a lovely Christmas topiarius Thank YOU so much for your valuable information and advice. I cant wait to be able to show you our progress ::smile::

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just Erin
Dec 21, 2010 6:08 pm
just Erin
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 December 2010

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)

TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)
1 ... 26, 27, 28

Folks I am going to draw to a close this amazing thread. It will remain a sticky but with 20 what ever pages, it is past the effectiveness it was. The same questions…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 18, 2010 11:34 am
TheGardenWhisperer
keen
keen
16 December 2010

Potting up garden plants

Potting up garden plants

I have a lemon and a lime tree in my front yard which I want to pull out and put into pots around my swimming pool. Any tips on how to go about this ? As comprehensive as…

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keen
Dec 16, 2010 12:26 pm

Please folks, it is a tough time for Landscapers right now with everyone wanting their garden done before Christmas. We are all working very hard to achieve this for you :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 14, 2010 7:27 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
niccisco
niccisco
13 December 2010

Moving a draecena from garden

Moving a draecena from garden

Thank you Topiarius I will send an email shortly. I haven't been gardening long enough to insert the term "easy" but I look forward to your sheets. I like the idea of…

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niccisco
Dec 13, 2010 5:05 pm
Bagheera
Bagheera
13 December 2010

Feature Tree Selection for garden

Feature Tree Selection for garden

what about a Tipuana Tipu? (sp?) I like the yellow flowers and they are fast growing. I was told that councils use them because they don't…

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Bagheera
Dec 13, 2010 11:22 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2010

Zeolite

Zeolite

:)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 13, 2010 12:58 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2010

Pumpkins, Cucumber & Corn

Pumpkins, Cucumber & Corn

There's links to info on this in the grow your veggies thread. WA Dept Ag have a pdf download on growing veggies and so what if it is for Perth, try find better info ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 13, 2010 12:01 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
13 December 2010

Web based Landscape designers?

Web based Landscape designers?

Yes there are loads. Contact one of the links I have posted in the stickies in the main part of the landscape forum ;) WALDA http://www.walda.com.au/ and

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 12, 2010 11:46 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
12 December 2010

Green/Loppers Mulch: Eucalyptus ?

Green/Loppers Mulch: Eucalyptus ?

Why let it compost? The whole idea is that it composts on your soil and returns to the plants the organic compounds so that soil microbes break thoise compounds down into…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Dec 12, 2010 7:01 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
lilizzy7
lilizzy7
6 December 2010

Can anyone tell me what this is?

Can anyone tell me what this is?
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I'm itching to know as well. Maybe I was right. Maybe it was a doorway to another world and they have entered the great unknown. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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lilizzy7
Dec 06, 2010 12:44 pm
concept
concept
6 December 2010

Timber powdercoating

Timber powdercoating

Hello Does anyone know any powdercoaters in Perth that do the timber powdercoating? Mainly it is used for screening work but of course with no maintenance. It is available…

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concept
Dec 06, 2010 8:55 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
27 November 2010

GinGin red loam as substitute for Bentonite ammendment

GinGin red loam as substitute for Bentonite ammendment

Not sure how getting Gin Gin Red loam goes these days. I was under the impression mining it was banned due to environmental degradation. What may still be bought is…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 27, 2010 7:19 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
26 November 2010

Herb Growing Workshops with Neville Passmore

Herb Growing Workshops with Neville Passmore

I'll be letting you guys know about garden workshops and landscape workshops as best I can. Now it's fair to say most of these will be Western Australian but if you know…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 26, 2010 1:43 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Beccaroo
Beccaroo
3 December 2010

Buying a Pool Tips Wanted!

Buying a Pool Tips Wanted!

Hi Sheznay, Like Jbarry, my husband and I did a lot of research before getting my pool installed. We visited the SPASA expo in March as well as Ideal and MBA Home Shows…

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Beccaroo
Dec 03, 2010 1:49 pm
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
24 November 2010

Be Inspired by Josh Byrnes Garden ideas for your Landscape

Be Inspired by Josh Byrnes Garden ideas for your Landscape

I have been a BH&G fan for a while now, but more recently I have found a new liking for the Gardening Australia show - especially because the gardens they show are their…

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First_Timer_Ray
Nov 24, 2010 9:23 am
First_Timer_Ray
Dollar
Dollar
22 November 2010

Plant a male and female kiwi fruit

Plant a male and female kiwi fruit

:lol: :lol: :lol: Doh, I should have thought of that!

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Dollar
Nov 22, 2010 9:23 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 November 2010

Front garden - help with plant selection

Front garden - help with plant selection

Try find them at the moment though, Keen. I told you the tree was stuffed. It is about the roots, not the bark. Cats scratching will do diddley squat.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 21, 2010 7:30 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
21 November 2010

Hay, straw, donkeys manure (eat some more it's good for your

Hay, straw, donkeys manure (eat some more it's good for your

Keen I've seen similar in a few shops of late. They should be OK though. Let them get a bit bigger and rip them.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 21, 2010 7:26 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
mlg85
mlg85
18 November 2010

Where to buy Dianella 'Blaze' (in Perth, WA)

Where to buy Dianella 'Blaze' (in Perth, WA)

CHAMP!! thanks :D Any hints as to which nurseries? :wink: If you can't tell me that's okay... I'll just hound the usual ones :)

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mlg85
Nov 18, 2010 8:57 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 November 2010

Glyphosate - how soon afterwards can you dig through ?

Glyphosate - how soon afterwards can you dig through ?

Not one bit :) Just dig the dead left overs into the soil as well, it's good organic material.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 17, 2010 11:25 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
kexkez
kexkez
17 November 2010

Molasses - Perth

Molasses - Perth

thanks Fu

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kexkez
Nov 17, 2010 7:28 am
kexkez
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
17 November 2010

Lawn renovation and ideas

Lawn renovation and ideas

This is true. It's the goodies that begin to leach out that are of a benefit. I can't say I've ever seen a lawn suffer after having a heap of this stuff dumped on it.…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 16, 2010 11:54 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Joel_Landscaper
Joel_Landscaper
21 November 2010

Pavers for Backyard

Pavers for Backyard

It is a pretty crazy price. I assum it'd be a bit cheaper in WA, seeings how that where they come from. It'd still be more than the average paver though. Granite is really…

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Joel_Landscaper
Nov 21, 2010 6:35 am
cmooring
cmooring
11 November 2010

Any hope in transplanting a mature Melaleuca

Any hope in transplanting a mature Melaleuca

Yeah, I really like them and that is why I wanted to save it. I've seen a few around that and I just like the papery trunk, the flowers and the general look of the tree.…

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cmooring
Nov 10, 2010 11:47 pm
cmooring
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
9 November 2010

Anyone planted fruit trees using a cordon form

Anyone planted fruit trees using a cordon form

Yeah, I try to get onto it tomorrow for you :) Now just because a nursery sells a variety of fruit tree doesn't mean it is suitable for your area. ;) Many wouldn't have a…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 09, 2010 12:12 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
9 November 2010

Brainwashed

Brainwashed

I beg to differ but nothing wrong with that :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 08, 2010 11:35 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
6 November 2010

good mulch in bags- fu?

good mulch in bags- fu?

Getting a good waterwise mulch in a bulk soil place isn't all that common. They sell many mulches and yes many meet some sort of Australian standard but referring to my…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 06, 2010 10:10 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
5 November 2010

Worm Wee - Lawns

Worm Wee - Lawns
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If ants get in you can just keep agitating the castings and food every day or twice a day. They will get annoyed and move town. Just use some thing like a garden stake or…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 05, 2010 5:06 pm
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