Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Branching out into espalier 61Jan 21, 2011 8:21 am I don't think it's strange to want to have beautiful surroundings, rather than stretches of bare ugly concrete. As I've already said, this is not a termite-prone area, so I don't see the problem. Following your argument, pergolas, decks and other such structures would be no-nos too, and those seem to be quite normal for most folks. Mice and redback spiders are bigger concerns here. Re: Branching out into espalier 62Jan 21, 2011 10:41 am Actually its not the same, you use metal stirupps to set the posts on and into the ground (why are you getting all defensive about it? I'm just asking the question, not attacking what you're doing or anything??). It's not strange at all to want to have your "bare ugly concrete" concealed by something, I intend to do the same. What I meant was, I don't understand the "you're happy to take the risk instead of looking at concrete" approach - you're happy to take the risk of the frames of your house getting torn to shreds because just because of some overriding urge to cover up a bit of concrete instead. Lucky you're in Melbourne and will never have that problem. I'm guessing theres a few people in some areas of QLD who said something similar recently... Re: Branching out into espalier 63Jan 21, 2011 12:06 pm PaulW-I'm sure that you don't mean for your replies and questions to come across as accusatory, but they can be read that way...you make some good points in regards to termites, but Kek has supplied her answers and I think that we should move on now... Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Branching out into espalier 64Jan 21, 2011 5:54 pm kek, I think it looks great cant wait for it to be fully grown already Harrisdale backyard finally done! Re: Branching out into espalier 65Jan 21, 2011 10:38 pm Kek, As long as your garden bed is not above the level the bottom of your studs (top of slab) and you do not have a drainage issue against that wall I would not be concerned. Just keep the foliage away from the wall at the trunk and the dont go right up under your eves with it. Termites are not going to use a bare trunk to invade your house and if they do they would need to build mud tunnels anyway which would be obvious, and to go through your wall there would be evidence too. Keep an eye on it. I am by no means an expert but that is my understanding. As you say you do not live in Queensland where the real problems are. If anyone has more info on this I, and I presume the forum, would be very interested to learn a bit more as the threat is real but there are a lot of adgendas going on in the termite debate I think. cheers Re: Branching out into espalier 66Jan 21, 2011 11:00 pm Folks, Toparius has a book coming out in the near future so stay tuned. It covers off on Espallier and will blow out of the water, many espallier myths and do away with poor techniques. Paul, what you need to understand is everything we do in our entire social structure and especially the way things are sold is based on fear. No better example of the investment in fear than the topic you mention. To make a good desicion in life it was said by someone very great that it must be a decision based not on fear but creative answers to problems. Or something to that effect. ie make a list of pros and cons, then cross off answers based on fear. There is the answer to any decision. Hoop snakes and drop bears stop me from having picnics! Re: Branching out into espalier 67Jan 23, 2011 8:50 pm Fu Manchu Hoop snakes and drop bears stop me from having picnics! You've gotta watch out for those drop bears. Bloody vicious critters.... Re: Branching out into espalier 68Jan 24, 2011 11:23 am Nearly ran over one of them this morning! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Branching out into espalier 69Apr 20, 2011 8:06 pm Little update. There's been more growth, and I've become a bit braver about pruning my babies. Lemon, just after planting, March last year: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This week . I'm happy to see my pruning technique working (thanks Topiarus! ) and that the tip is almost up to the third wire now: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kaffir lime. This one was an odd shape - I picked over all the available plants and this was the best I could find: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This week: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More (and bigger, if you click on them) photos are available on my blog. Re: Branching out into espalier 70Apr 27, 2011 11:54 am Nice work kek I'll have to take some pics of my lemon once it hits the 2nd tier After 4 years - we're in! Re: Branching out into espalier 72Apr 27, 2011 6:57 pm stonecutter1309 Nice work kek I'll have to take some pics of my lemon once it hits the 2nd tier Yes please! jayta Has anyone tried this against a colorbond fence? I've read the heat is a problem and it needs to be 30cm off the fence. Can anyone confirm? thanks I wouldn't put the plants against steel - it'd get way too hot in summer and fry the poor plants. Definitely set up your espalier wires on posts or a free standing screen in front of the fence. I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 7094 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 11838 8 6156 |