Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 801Jun 15, 2016 8:45 pm Looks great!!! Yes, once the trees fill out the lighting will look even more amazing. You must be wrapt with how it's all turned out. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 803Jun 15, 2016 10:10 pm ![]() Looks great!!! Yes, once the trees fill out the lighting will look even more amazing. You must be wrapt with how it's all turned out. ![]() Wonderful ![]() ![]() Thanks guys. Yeah really happy! The lights turn on themselves at dusk (don't ask me how). They aren't solar. They're some weird thing I've never heard of. Electric but some weird other name too. Already thinking about the backyard but realistically that won't happen for a long time. See you in 2 years! Hahaha. Hoping it WON'T be that long! ![]() Actually I still have more to post, such as when the turf is laid on the nature strip and when the whole front has had a big clean down! My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 804Jun 15, 2016 10:20 pm It does take time doesn't it! We have been here for just under 2 years and only just finished the front yard. Haven't started on the backyard yet, other than the concrete path. Don't know where to start with it! Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 805Jun 15, 2016 10:21 pm ![]() It does take time doesn't it! We have been here for just under 2 years and only just finished the front yard. Haven't started on the backyard yet, other than the concrete path. Don't know where to start with it! I hear you. I have vision, just no more $ left! ![]() My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 806Jun 15, 2016 10:24 pm Haha yes! If I had an endless $$ pit I would be getting the backyard done ASAP. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 807Jun 15, 2016 10:25 pm ![]() Haha yes! If I had an endless $$ pit I would be getting the backyard done ASAP. Totally. And theatre room! And gas log fire! lol My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 808Jun 16, 2016 7:17 am You probably have a dusk sensor connected to you garden lighting system. It's effectively a switch that works on the amount of light being received. It's not Solar As far as the backyard just plan it out and do it in steps. It's not that difficult. You may need to just pay someone a few hundred bucks to do some ground works and then do all the barrowing of soil etc yourself. Your bonus is its downhill! Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 809Jun 16, 2016 10:23 am ![]() You probably have a dusk sensor connected to you garden lighting system. It's effectively a switch that works on the amount of light being received. It's not Solar As far as the backyard just plan it out and do it in steps. It's not that difficult. You may need to just pay someone a few hundred bucks to do some ground works and then do all the barrowing of soil etc yourself. Your bonus is its downhill! Something like that Crazy, yeah. I just checked and it's called PE Cell - 'Light activated Weatherproof Light Sensitive Switch' The barrowing of soil is done, they did 150+ trips front to back so at least we got to use the soil from the front. Need to give it a Winter to settle down and for grass to grow. My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 810Jun 16, 2016 10:20 pm It is all looking superb! You have been lucky with the weather earlier this week. Wednesday was really quite warm for June. I wish I could say the same for today though..... shouldn't complain though, if we don't get a decent winter we will have bigger issues ![]() Those trees are going to fill out really well, in 12-18 months time you will hardly recognise the place. Re the back yard, what are your plans? What is on the wish list? Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 811Jun 17, 2016 10:25 am ![]() It is all looking superb! You have been lucky with the weather earlier this week. Wednesday was really quite warm for June. I wish I could say the same for today though..... shouldn't complain though, if we don't get a decent winter we will have bigger issues ![]() Those trees are going to fill out really well, in 12-18 months time you will hardly recognise the place. Re the back yard, what are your plans? What is on the wish list? We have been lucky with the weather. The nature strip turf got laid today so I'll grab a photo later. Everything's a mess again but they're going to clean it up. Glad you asked WoH! For the backyard we have a few concept ideas. Here are a few pics: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Credit http://www.houzz.com.au/projects/725039/hyde-park-getaway Without all the tall trees. Instead of the dark covered pergola thingy, maybe something a bit more in line with the house (white/grey) such as this: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Also, due to the deck not getting a lot of sun (South facing!) we would like to extend the deck area of that pergola but uncovered (such as you see in the foreground of the top photo, but extended directly from pergola). This would provide some privacy from the neighbours behind too, as they kind of look straight into our backyard from their balcony. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ A veggie garden like this bottom left corner Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This kind of paver path connecting the two sideways of the house (which are currently concrete paths) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I really want my silver birch! I have decided on Himalayan birch as that's more drought hardy, apparently. I'd like 3 or 4 in a row, maybe against a fence. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Left side against fence, designated cottage garden! To soften the modern look of the rest of it. I've already done a spreadsheet of suitable flowers and shrubs - hahaha! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There must be a white arbour somewhere! Would love a fountain in the centre of the yard, but that could be a pipedream (apparently these things can cost thousands). I envisioned something like this: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Yeah so as you can see, all this is a while off. I like to prepare though! ![]() My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 812Jun 17, 2016 8:15 pm Great inspiration pics, at least you have some solid ideas to work on ![]() Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 813Jun 18, 2016 9:25 am That was quite a detailed answer to my question..... I love a detailed plan! I always spreadsheet things, you have to organise your thoughts. For my daughters birthday parties I have been know to create spreadsheets with several supporting documents and individual event running sheets for the grandparents/relatives just to ensure they know exactly their responsibilities on the day etc...... I am not obsessive at all..... Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Anyway back to your fantastic garden plans..... I love them all, lucky you seem to have a decent size backyard to realise your dream. The raised veggie garden (particularly that shape) is so practical but still beautiful, something that would bring a lot of produce and joy. Certainly pic #1 in the right colours to match the house would be stunning and can see why you chose that one. I just did a quick search on the fountains.... Yikes!!!! Saw some at the price of a small car, but some others that are a bit more reasonable just depends what you are after. This place seemed to have an interesting range http://www.thegardenfountainstore.com/t ... -fountains Cannot wait to see some more pic of the finished front yard. WoH Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 814Jun 18, 2016 11:51 am ![]() Great inspiration pics, at least you have some solid ideas to work on ![]() Yep. Just need the lotto numbers now! ![]() That was quite a detailed answer to my question..... I love a detailed plan! I always spreadsheet things, you have to organise your thoughts. For my daughters birthday parties I have been know to create spreadsheets with several supporting documents and individual event running sheets for the grandparents/relatives just to ensure they know exactly their responsibilities on the day etc...... I am not obsessive at all..... Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Anyway back to your fantastic garden plans..... I love them all, lucky you seem to have a decent size backyard to realise your dream. The raised veggie garden (particularly that shape) is so practical but still beautiful, something that would bring a lot of produce and joy. Certainly pic #1 in the right colours to match the house would be stunning and can see why you chose that one. I just did a quick search on the fountains.... Yikes!!!! Saw some at the price of a small car, but some others that are a bit more reasonable just depends what you are after. This place seemed to have an interesting range http://www.thegardenfountainstore.com/t ... -fountains Cannot wait to see some more pic of the finished front yard. WoH Thanks WoH. I'm glad I am not the only spreadsheet nutter! ![]() That fountain site is good - but in New Orleans - hahaha! Thanks though ![]() Yep will definitely take a shot of the whole front garden but not just yet. Forgot the stones are still coming (for the garden bed mulch) and also it's still a mess. They left on Fri without cleaning up - bit unimpressed cos now it's dirty for the weekend. At least it's raining so some of the dirt has been washed away. My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 815Jun 18, 2016 6:36 pm OMG ha ha ha, New Orleans, I did a search for Melbourne fountains so just assumed..... to funny Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 816Jun 22, 2016 4:11 pm Stone mulching was added today, here are some photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Quite happy with the colours actually. Hard to tell just based on a picture on a website! So I think we're pretty much done, except for the last clean up stuff they have left to do. The poor pears lost most of their leaves now, but think that's normal for this time of year and until they're more established. I will do a photo with the house and everything in it, after the final clean up! My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 817Jun 22, 2016 7:10 pm Finally finished!!! I like the blue coloured stones, we have very similar ones. Yes, the pears will be losing their leaves now. It will be amazing in Spring when the flowers begin to appear. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 818Jun 22, 2016 9:28 pm ![]() Finally finished!!! I like the blue coloured stones, we have very similar ones. Yes, the pears will be losing their leaves now. It will be amazing in Spring when the flowers begin to appear. Thanks! I'm pleased with it. Looking forward to spring! Keen to see how the ground cover spreads and whether we need to plant anything else. My Hamptons build (completed): viewtopic.php?f=31&t=63370 Moved in Wednesday 11th Dec 2013 Front landscaping completed June 2016 Re: Classic style weatherboard Melb - planting day! 820Jun 26, 2016 10:48 am We are sooooooo making a veggie garden like this one... we had orchard box planters at our last house as vegie gardens, but they were good for about 4 years before rotting out... really good concept (the local orchard started selling garden boxes to go once we told them why we were buying ours) but longevity wasn't there... Would you fill them to the top, or partially fill? We found the orchard boxes fully filled made it so easy to tend to the garden Our Bayside KDR Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78298 This is a way too generic question. We need to see the location/alignment of sewer line and footings systems used. 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