coolhandluke posted:Vertical gardens
I'm not convinced by these vertical gardens. Bit of a gimmick IMO.High maintenance too. For a low maintenance, low water usage alternative go for boston ivy, ficus pumila, star jasmine,…
coolhandluke posted:Landscape Design at New Rouse Hill?
Hi try this site for designers
http://www.aildm.com.au/content.cfm?id=876
coolhandluke posted:Fast growing trees to block neighbour.
You could try the native Elaeocarpus reticulatus"Prima Dona". I have a mature one growing outside my apartment and does an excellent job at screening. i love the dense compact foliage.…
coolhandluke posted:Colorbond Fence Yay or Nay
Hi Kay You
IMO they still look cheap and unappealing. I much prefer traditional materials such as timber and brick as it visually matches modern and traditional architecture.
Cheers
coolhandluke posted:Colorbond Fence Yay or Nay
Aesthetically disgusting IMO. Also cultivating plants near a colourbond fence can be an issue. If cost is a factor with a rendered wall consider a strong timber fence covered with…
coolhandluke posted:Garden Lighting
If you want ideas or inspiration on how to properly design lighting into gardens have look at the case studies by Melbourne company Light on Landscape. They provide advice and…
coolhandluke posted:Show us your garden! Please. Tree mulch V Garden pebbles
Pebbles are a versatile material but I'd avoid using pebbles if you have children.
Pebbles laid in situ creates visual interest on the ground plane, just have a look at…
coolhandluke posted:List of poisonous plants??
Avoid
Bougainvillea and Phoenix roebelenii
coolhandluke posted:my sick azalea
Could be a Soil PH issue. Azaleas require an acidic soil, so I would conduct a Soil Ph test.
Cheers
Luke
coolhandluke posted:"soft landscaping"
Who asked you to change the pebbles to soft landscaping? Council?
Anyway try plants such as Native Viola needs shade though, mondo part shade, Festuca, Brachyscome.
Cheers
Luke
coolhandluke posted:Colourful Plant - front of house
Hi Agent
Is the planting bed located in full sun, part shade, shade?
Try some bright flowering Cannas, Hemerocallis Day Lillies, Clivias they prefer part shade, Small bird of paradise
For year round…
coolhandluke posted:Design my Landscape
Hi Deeps
The most important aspect when designing a residential garden is to integrate the outdoor space with the architecture of the facade. Also the site and the area you…
coolhandluke posted:Screening the neighbours - trellis requirements
Space the wires 30-45cm apart with the lowest wire 30cm above the soil level
2. any other reccomendations on climbers that would be suitable
Not sure on your growing conditions but Star…
coolhandluke posted:SICK MURRRAYAS - FU or ANYONE ELSE ?????
Looks like citrus psyllid.
coolhandluke posted:Final checklist for soil improving (clay soil in Brisbane)
Apply soluble Nitrogen(N) fertilser BEFORE laying turf
- Is blood and bone suitable to put down and dig through too, or better left for after the turf is laid?
Turf nutrition is…
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