Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Dirt Help - Alfresco garden! 24Jul 10, 2012 3:20 pm For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Dirt Help - Alfresco garden! 28Jul 31, 2012 6:12 am We have a row of them in also, a couple seem to go alright and promoted as Kings Park Kangaroo Paws. Did I read somewhere that it's a good idea to burn them down to the roots at some time of the year so their natural ability to bounce back takes over and they grow back bigger and stronger? They seem to have their stems die off so I just cut when they die. Re: Dirt Help - Alfresco garden! 29Jul 31, 2012 1:07 pm We cut them back in March when our hottest weather is around. You guys would do the same earlier when your hottest weather is around, I think December/early Jan from memory? Don't need to set fire to them. It a bit drastic. There is a thread already about how to cut them back and their care with photos. When I say the West Australian varieties, I mean the ones that just grow in the bush. Marketed, PBR'd (copy written) varieties generally are short term performers. Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window. Need advice on below: 1. Will the 3 degree pitch be ok to drain the rain water? The roof… 0 4192 Hi everyone, Newbie renovator here, after some advice for combining our family room in the picture and the alfresco and make a larger family room. There is a flush sill… 0 4877 thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat tiles for both indoor and outdoor. Beaumont told it can be used in both indoor and… 2 1619 |