Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: The backyard projects continue.... 21Apr 04, 2010 8:55 am hi kek, Urs magnolia looks v tall already, great I'm thinking of planting a Mag. in front of the fence, if I plant it 300mm from the fence, is that enough or I should put it further to the fence.garden bed is 600mm In front of the garden bed is probably a path. I read that the width is about 2.5m, so does that mean I need a clearance of that width for no plant around the mag.? Re: The backyard projects continue.... 22Apr 04, 2010 9:50 am Nott Urs magnolia looks v tall already, great I'm thinking of planting a Mag. in front of the fence, if I plant it 300mm from the fence, is that enough or I should put it further to the fence.garden bed is 600mm In front of the garden bed is probably a path. I read that the width is about 2.5m, so does that mean I need a clearance of that width for no plant around the mag.? I bought an advanced tree for the back yard because I'm impatient. Luckily Sertel's has them for half the price of other nurseries.... A 600mm bed is a bit narrow, especially alongside a path. Mind you, I haven't given mine much more space than that out the front, but there's no fence between next door's front garden and ours, and I intend to keep them clipped into an informal kind of hedge, so I wasn't too fussed about space. The one in the backyard corner has a bit more room to spread out, but I'll probably remove the lower branches as it grows, so that it doesn't obstruct the path there. 300mm from the fence would probably be a bit squeezy.... Maybe give Fu a shout and see what he can suggest for you for that spot. Re: The backyard projects continue.... 23Apr 04, 2010 3:05 pm Today's jobs: 1. Improve the view from the lounge windows: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This used: - treated pine posts and framing timbers - three bags of quickset cement - two rolls of Javascreen - two lengths of merbau (left over from other jobs) as capping to finish the top off neatly It still needs a second coat of Ultradeck on the frame and some clear sealer on the bamboo to finish it off. Then we have to dig out some toppings from underneath and tip in some soil to make a small planting space, add some horizontal wires and plant some Chinese Star Jasmine. And do a general tidy up, then put back the yuccas that normally live there. That'll be tomorrow's effort. 2. Get the second lot of herbs planted: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ignore the wheelbarrow, I was too pooped to move it out of the way. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Clockwise from rear left: Basil of some sort, rosemary, sweet basil, another sweet basil, more chives and curly parsley. I'm thinking I have room for one more planter.... Re: The backyard projects continue.... 25Apr 04, 2010 3:30 pm Thanks Rowena... I've found heaps of inspiration here, so it's only fair to return the favour. I can't take much credit for the screen - although I did come up with the original concept, parts of the design and then acted as builder's labourer. My husband was happy - he got to play with lots of his power tools (and my brother in law's nail gun) and for once, nothing went wrong. I wonder what we'll do with ourselves when it's all finished? Re: The backyard projects continue.... 26Apr 04, 2010 4:09 pm That screen looks great Kek. . .I agree with Rowena you are becoming my inspiration too Loretta Built The Jenmark with Cavalier Homes Macarthur. http://camdenacres.blogspot.com/ Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17870 We are in - front landscaping begins Re: The backyard projects continue.... 27Apr 04, 2010 11:37 pm Doesn't look like you've stopped since we left Kek! Looks great, the little touches add to the area, they hide more fence and add to the feel of the garden Planned Landscape Constructions http://www.plannedlandscape.com.au Find us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= ... 9907611509 Re: The backyard projects continue.... 28Apr 05, 2010 7:57 am Planned LScape Doesn't look like you've stopped since we left Kek! Looks great, the little touches add to the area, they hide more fence and add to the feel of the garden Nope, have to finish what you guys started. I just commented last night (for about the hundredth time) that I was thankful we didn't have to do all the really hard work ourselves. The planting and these small projects are quite enough work for me! Just a pergola outside the sliding door to build now, plus a bit more planting and we're all done. Except for our little Bali hut. That might be a job for the pros.... Re: The backyard projects continue.... 30Apr 05, 2010 4:38 pm My house and my rants.... - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26937 We are in!!!...and still unpacking. Thankfully there are always Tim Tams Re: The backyard projects continue.... 32Apr 05, 2010 5:46 pm You can get those Bali huts in kit form. Re: The backyard projects continue.... 33Apr 05, 2010 6:25 pm Kek, your garden is looking fantastic. Just wondering what kind of timber you used for your garden edge between the path/pavers and garden beds? I am wanting to do something fairly similar. We bought some thin timber from the green shed a while back but it warps and looks awful. I like the way yours looks perfectly straight. Re: The backyard projects continue.... 34Apr 05, 2010 6:31 pm Fu Manchu You can get those Bali huts in kit form. I couldn't stand the swearing.... Lissy Loo Kek, your garden is looking fantastic. Just wondering what kind of timber you used for your garden edge between the path/pavers and garden beds? I am wanting to do something fairly similar. We bought some thin timber from the green shed a while back but it warps and looks awful. I like the way yours looks perfectly straight. We have those flexible jarrah strips in the front yard, and it does tend to go all wonky. Good for curved edges, not so good for straight lines. Our landscapers used treated pine to retain the garden beds out the back, about 20mm thick, I'd guess. Much better! Thanks all, for the comments on the screen - the yuccas still have to be repotted. I've been banned from spending any more $$ just at the moment though, so they'll have to wait a few weeks. Let's hope they don't topple over in the meantime. I put a few more pics up on the blog.... Re: The backyard projects continue.... 36Apr 05, 2010 7:23 pm That looks great! I'm taking notes Our house thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=18335 Re: The backyard projects continue.... 37Apr 05, 2010 7:54 pm kek Our landscapers used treated pine to retain the garden beds out the back, about 20mm thick, I'd guess. Much better! yup... used some 70 x 19mm treated pine decking. Can also use 75 x 25mm but can be a bit bowed even when new Planned Landscape Constructions http://www.plannedlandscape.com.au Find us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= ... 9907611509 Re: The backyard projects continue.... 38Apr 05, 2010 8:28 pm Planned LScape kek Our landscapers used treated pine to retain the garden beds out the back, about 20mm thick, I'd guess. Much better! yup... used some 70 x 19mm treated pine decking. Can also use 75 x 25mm but can be a bit bowed even when new There you go, Lissy Loo - from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Re: The backyard projects continue.... 39Apr 05, 2010 8:58 pm You've been super busy! Everything looks fab *jotting down notes* Cant wait til we move in! I'm inspired! Re: The backyard projects continue.... 40Apr 06, 2010 10:48 am Thanks Kek and PlannedLscape, i am little concerned about using treated pine in the garden though due to the chemicals used in treatment. Is there a specific type of treated pine that is the best and most safe to use? 0 2004 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That laser level looks lovely! We bought one for less than a quarter of that price off eBay. It worked really well for us and it's still going now, five years later. After… 1 16704 It's possible but a soak well is usually much larger. Your 'soak well' only holds 424 litres when full. What is your soil type? 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