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Trees/plants for planter boxeshey natava1,
you could do lots of things, something like a flax or agave or go something like a standard fig or even flowering seedlings, it really depends on what the… Plugging lawnJust keep the water up to it, and use seasol weekly on it. Nothing else is needed. Synthetic grass??Thanks Stormy
I actually found that thread after I posted this one.
Interesting about the heat, not surprising though when you think about it... I certinaly hadn't… esg replied 2 February 2009 ago White pebbles or white gravel?Thanks guys - the large pebbles are $29 per 20kg bag retail cost and it takes about 3 bags to cover 1m2. I found a wholesaler who can do a deal for $12.50 a bag. The… Briz Ms replied 2 February 2009 ago Pebblecrete Drivewaysring conrete pool mobs. many reo concrete pools are still lined with pebble crete as a finish instead of tiles. Poplar TreesThanks for the tip, Sheryl.
BTW - Lurve your avatar - QH? I have a friend who breeds pally WB's mmm .... now that's an idea Labor rate for paving in MelHi, I'm just wondering what the labour rate per square metre should be, with or without materials. I received a quote, which is $100/m3.
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Elmer netvista started a topic 8 February 2009 ago Wooden retaining wallbeegers - thanks for posting that link. My husband had been asking about concrete sleepers and I was worried they would be ugly.. but those look really good. And I'm… karol replied 8 February 2009 ago karolFeb 08, 2009 11:37 am clathFeb 08, 2009 5:41 pm how much does timber decking cost...thanks donuts, I searched and searched for info b4 posting - I really really did!
So I just have one teeny weeny question left, can I lay timber onto concrete???
 plants and the heatIck we have to establish our gardens within six months of moving in.. but personally if the six months where up in summer i would only do the main landscaping and leave… clath replied 9 February 2009 ago clathFeb 09, 2009 11:25 pm Maintenance Free LandscapingThat tan bark your after .. you can get it at garden suppliers they all have it look up the yellow pages.
I ve just had the black tan bark put in my garden today . … clath replied 9 February 2009 ago clathFeb 09, 2009 11:38 pm Help me choose a tree please
With the standards, just let 'em go and as they get bigger you will need to clip some shape into them to help them get that tree shape. Then they are fine. Just gives you… Screening for a narrow spaceI'm not sure how the Murraya will perform in Melbourne. Great plant though. Viburnum "Emerald Green' would be good., nice gloosy leaves.
Pittosporums work, but isn't… Ways To Smarten Up A Fence?The bamboo etc. can look a bit tired pretty quickly or cheap. Painting a bold colour gives the garden and fence a fresher lool. Daring but effective. Would need some… Is this gum tree dying? then I'll have to hound the council to send around the street sweeper weekly to clean up the mess it makes! Maybe… Stormy replied 11 February 2009 ago Online NurseriesYes, agreed......I used them years ago & was very happy with the pricing & quality of their plants. Will probably use them again. will these trees go well togetherOne excellent one to choose is Gingko Biloba. One of the oldest existing trees in the world! Amazing gold colour in Autumn. The leaves are shaped much like a maiden hair… Garden TapsNot too sure either.
Your irrigation must come off as close to the mains as possible, not from the tap. An "irrigation take off" is what it is generally referred too.… Help save my retaining wall !I just thought I would mention, this is a curved wall and these are weaker than the straight ones and having it dry was not such a good idea . Another reason for it… maggie replied 17 February 2009 ago A simple water efficient sprinklerI know many of you over east have to rely on sprinklers for watering when needed. (they aren't used so much here in the west) I also know that right now buying wetting… Front garden designHi Fu Mancha,
The house is located in the Adelaide Hills at Craigburn Farm, near Blackwood and Belair. cheapest place to buy water tankswe are getting ours from kingst0n tanks in Burwood (vic) they have several plumbers who are happy to hook up for approx $500. the slimline 3000 L is for about 1200 w pump.… vpande replied 19 February 2009 ago Green Antshow the heck did you find the nests?
we've got some horrible kind of turf in this rental that grows a few inches every few weeks, no access to nests in the ground here  billdsl replied 21 February 2009 ago my landscaping picsthanks all for the positive comments
JHC that edging in the back is similar to the decking edging ., the front edging is that flexible wood edging. all available at… clath replied 25 February 2009 ago clathFeb 25, 2009 8:10 pm How to compact granitic sand?Could some please explain the procedure of preparing the soil and compacting using granitic sand or lilydale topping and then plant small trees in it.
Thanks. satskape started a topic 27 February 2009 ago Drain in garden path????Thanks for the replies. Yep not really happy.
I haven't seen a detailed plan for the rest of the landscaping, so maybe it is all part of a bigger plan I don't know about… M!ssy replied 2 March 2009 ago M!ssyMar 02, 2009 12:14 am Channel Ten - Guerilla GardenersYes they ARE party poopers but they are also passing the D.A's so think I will wait until then to give them a serve about it....  Front fenceDont know how much you will pay for steel fence, try ebay for secondhand stuff.
But depends how much it costs you, we have just spent $250 for every 3 metres of… LOC replied 3 March 2009 ago
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