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10 years10 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Stormwater Drainage

Can't really redirect them without MAJOR earthworks. They sit in, and the outflow is into, a natural swale. However, it's unfortunately relatively flat and the water just spreads out over…

10 years10 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Stormwater Drainage

So things move slowly in the Hills :cry:
The problem is getting worse:
http://ocau.com/pix/svdvx
The water flows from top left to bottom right. As…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Dumpy's for Dummies

I am trying to get some idea of the lie of the land around my house to plan some landscaping such as leveling lawns, building retaining walls and sorting out…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Tools for planning a big landscaping job

Thanks for that comprehensive post. I took your advice re:getting a quote and was a bit shocked at the $2500+ price tag for a suburban 800sq m block (investment property…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Stormwater Drainage

I've managed to locate some 150mm PVC pipe on Gumtree :P but it is listed as class 6 pressure pipe, which I feel would be…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Stormwater Drainage

My first major project! Click on the images for larger versions ...
The problem:
Rain falling on this paddock and everything over the other side of the road that you may be…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Tools for planning a big landscaping job

Ok, perhaps I need to take 1 or 2 steps back. I think I better get in touch with the council and find out exactly what their requirements are. Common…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Tools for planning a big landscaping job

Hi cherub,
Thanks for your thoughtful advice.
I my case the DIY is not about the money, I just love learning new tricks and I think I would enjoy the place…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Tools for planning a big landscaping job

I think you mistook me Fu Manchu- the creeks aren't actual watercourses, just floods of water over inappropriate parts of the garden which I need to control and direct.
You seem…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
Tools for planning a big landscaping job

HI folks, it's my first post here so be gentle :D
I have approx 4000 sq.m of garden (including lawn, gardens and driveways) that I…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
G'day

Some initial questions:
Can I be an Owner Builder? Are the financial advantages worth it? What is the process for SA?
We have significant issues with water drainage around the property and…

11 years11 yearsLanded_GentryLanded_Gentry posted:
G'day

I managed to convince my wife to work full-time and let me go part-time so I could muck about with some landscaping and renovations. :z:
We…

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