Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Oct 16, 2015 12:23 pm Hi guys. First timer here. Want to start getting a backyard, but I live in a remote part of Australia. Some background info. I'm a teacher in a remote community called Wanarn, about 8 hours north east of Laverton. I'll be here for another 3 years so I want to get this backyard nice. Got some problems though. I've attached pictures so you can get a feel for what I;m working with. Backyard is approx 15x13 and is on a slight slope. 1. It's obviously in the Gibson Desert so it's pretty dry, so am I restricted with the Lawn/Plants I can grow here? I'm looking to grow a veggie patch here as well. 2. Weeds. Weeds are everywhere. It's completely out of control so I was just going to use a bunch of weed killer from bunnings or something the next time I come up. You can see the type of weed/shrub or whatever it is below in the photos. 3. Soil. The ground is completely rock. I can't dig more than 2-3cms without hitting rock. I was given advice just to cover th entire backyard in 3-5inches of soil that we can get around us. Is this fine? 4. Watering systems. Is it best just to set up one of those things that just drizzle over yuor plants constantly? 5. When to start to plant and grow. Is it best just to wait till autumn/winter before or is it fine to start doing it late summer? Pics. http://imgur.com/a/ucXaU Re: Backyard in the desert with some complications 2Oct 18, 2015 10:39 am I don't have any suggestions sorry but just wanted to say wow! Australia really is amazing with its diverse landscapes. I'd think top soil would work for grass but will grass grow there? Are you allowed to water it? (Not sure if there's water restrictions there or not). Maybe built up garden beds around the edges for other plants if you can't dig into the ground? Best bet might be to see what other gardens are like in your area? Good luck and keep us posted!! 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? Soak wells need sandy soils. 10 8985 Need advice on the backyard plan above. Should I excavate and cut all of the dirt to level with the house slab or semi-excavate as per photo above? Both left and right… 0 24832 |