Depth of soil over sand and cement fill round pool
I have to put sand and cement fill between the pool I'm getting and the retaining wall on the downside. I was wanting to know what depth of soil I'll…
Screwing safety grab rail into steel frame
I need a grab rail in the toilet for a friend who comes to visit. We have steel frames. Is it ok to screw the grab rail into the steel…
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
Thanks Stewie. Next time I'll take my brain.
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
At 2 weeks the lawn is thriving rather than dying and I don't expect any change, therefore I would say that this is the way to avoid damage when you…
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
You can say that again, mate. I've watered for 7 days straight now as advised by Scott's, stopping today. Our water tank is long empty and we've been on mains.…
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
Not dead yet! Still watering daily.
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
That gives me hope, PHL. The chemicals in the Scott's Lawn Builder and Weed Kill I used are dicamba and mecoprop.
To relate what Scott's say: water, water, water. Try to…
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
I will. I'll ring Scott's tomorrow, too, and ask if there's anything more I can do. These things always happen on a weekend.
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
Thanks. That was my thinking, too. Glad your opinion is the same.
Buffalo lawn repair - help please
Looks like mine does in the places that were shaded and stayed wet a lot in winter. I think mine is a fungus and maybe yours is too. They say…
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
A year and a half old. Not new turf.
Used the wrong weed and feed on my palmetto (buffalo) lawn
I picked up the wrong Scott's Weed and Feed from Bunnings and applied it generously to my 250 sq metres of lawn. Then I noticed the "not suitable for…
Coloured concrete driveway flaking
Thanks belatedly for your for your reply. I didn't get back because I gave up basically and decided I just had to live with it, but I do appreciate your…
Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system
Thank you, aidan. Sounds like it would be a thorough job which would be good since the cats tend to scratch about in the garden. (Not to mention the kookaburras).
Coloured concrete driveway flaking
PS When it stops raining I will post a photo - I have a new camera now.
Coloured concrete driveway flaking
Well we were finally told by the concrete supplier that the concrete was fine and it was the concretor's fault. (They would say that wouldn't they?) The concretor then said…
Help a beginner with garden layout
Why not a fairly broad garden with a curved border to act as a sort of "front fence" between the two drives? When I say curved border I mean…
Grout turned white
For anyone who is interested in the outcome of this query: The grout company adviser pointed out that vinegar is not a great thing to use on coloured grout since…
Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system
Ha. Handy. Thanks Trish.
Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system
Thanks for that, Chippy.
Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system
Can you join 2 lengths of 12 volt cable (2 strands) just by twisting the strands and covering with insulation tape? I've tried to use a "joiner" but I couldn't…
Grout turned white
Hell. I sure don't like the idea of removing 71 square metres worth of grout. Great idea to call the grout company. I will do that. Thanks.
Can Neighbour stand in my land when build his new garage?
I guess if your neighbour is polite and considerate I would try to accommodate him if I were you even though I understand it will be inconvenient. Try to get…
Grout turned white
I just cleaned the grout haze off my new outdoor tiles with vinegar and the beige grout has turned white.
It doesn't seem to wash off though when wet it is…
Coloured concrete driveway flaking
Still waiting for result of core sample. Promised "soon".