andrewzakk1 posted:How much deposit should you pay for a landscaping job?
pretty sure 50% is illegal... I thought you could ask for 5% deposit then a payment on date of commencement and progress payment throughout the job.. Call the LIAV if…
andrewzakk1 posted:Rolling Newish Turf?
Check to see if it has 'knitted' with the soil below.
I would be more inclined to leave it and top dress in spring to level the bumps out.
andrewzakk1 posted:Landscape design software.
If you want to do 3d try Google Sketchup. Very easy to use and can be scaled.
andrewzakk1 posted:Options for covering ugly limestone wall at the back
I like the limestone! You could do a green wall or espalier.
andrewzakk1 posted:Landscaping package in new estate without bobcat service?
That does not make sense at all! Has Your builder completed a final site clean? If not see if you can get them to do the exc for the lawn…
andrewzakk1 posted:DIY my backyard
Hi Rispar,
Any sort of retaining wall will suffice as long as it is constructed properly.
Not sure if you are looking at link walls or besser/concrete blocks but both have positive…
andrewzakk1 posted:Is this landscape construction quote reasonable?
Not a problem at all glad i could help.
Merbau will 'bleed' for the first few months when laid. Depending on where it is laid it could possibly stain pavers, concrete…
andrewzakk1 posted:Photinia Hedge Advice
Hi,
If you block the sunlight it will definitely effect the growth. It will get 'leggy' searching for light and end up in very poor condition.
andrewzakk1 posted:Is this landscape construction quote reasonable?
Sorry for the late reply..
I really think you should get another quote to compare. The price of 20k for 55m2 of decking seems excessive. I am an estimator for a…
andrewzakk1 posted:Is this landscape construction quote reasonable?
There are some items on this quote that are way off! Excavation should cost around $12-15 per m2. Exposed agg - $110-130m2. Underpave slab $45-60m2. Gravel $30m2 max. Decking…
andrewzakk1 posted:Veggie garden beds
You should not really have to attach the root barrier as it will be held in place by the soil. Make sure you dig it down far enough. When we…
andrewzakk1 posted:Landscaping ideas
Do you have a budget in mind? That is quite a large block! My suggestion would be to put the money into main areas - alfresco, internal sight lines ,…
andrewzakk1 posted:Can anyone tell me what has happened with my Lillypilly?
Hi Marshy,
Bit tough without pics but did the trees start dying/browning off from the bottom or top?
andrewzakk1 posted:DIY my backyard
Hi Rispar,
Looks like this should work ok. You should always run your ag pipe into a silt pit (300mm should suit) before connecting to existing storm water system. You…
andrewzakk1 posted:Veggie garden beds
You could put a tree barrier where the citrus beds connect to the veggie beds to contain the roots to an extent. 700mm will be pretty tight for a lemon…
