Looks like Nitidissima 'golden camellia'

What a beauty! Just might be a little tall

Awesome, I was hoping pistachio would win!

I'm trying to pick a tree for the garden and wondered if anyone had any info or advice on either of these trees, particularly the pistachio? How would it handle…

There isn't much yet so will definitely kill it off. Empire Nara sounds interesting. I had initially wanted a buffalo but thought I'd be kidding myself with my 2 energetic…

Thanks for that Fu (and JC), I will definitely follow this and all your advice to the letter!
I was hoping to have done…

That's really gross! My toddler hates them but also wants to be outside constantly, hopefully it won't be for much longer!?

A friend of mine swears by feeding her dog raw carrots to stop the brown patches. When I get lawn I'll be testing it out!
Not sure about the seasol,…

I can't answer your question but I know the flies are really bad at the moment and a lot of people are saying so. They're terrible where I am and…

What a difference, looks really good. Well done!

That looks fantastic Redman! I would like to incorporate a path around the border of our backyard and love the ideas mentioned but don't know if it could handle two…

What gorgeous place! I agree with Ballabil, I'd plant it out with natives shrubs and ground covers, good quality mulch, add some natural rocks of the area, perhaps a path…

There are some good suggestions here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=38145&hilit=Tree+shade

Hi, I have found some great tree suggestions on here, put a key word search in the forums and you'll find a heap. Also this is a useful link.
http://www.flemings.com.au/topten_intro.asp
Good luck,…

Thanks Eyspy and Jetson. I think I would be kidding myself if I thought I could get any other turf to survive. Good to hear you're happy with yours!
A photo…

Thanks BeatrixKiddo!
Sounds like a plan, will nuke the entire area! And will have a hunt for the Kendra or village green runners.

Oh just saw your post BeatrixKiddo, thanks for that.
Strange question... If we put in some emerald kikuyu (I have 2 mad labradors ) would…

thanks Eyspy it is the only green in the giant sandpit! Is your kik a newer one? I wondered if this was an emerald kik,…

Let's try a bigger picture

Hi, this grass has popped up since we had some fill brought in. We had (have) Kikuyu but this looks different to me?
Can anyone tell me what it is?…

Wow it worked! Maybe a tad big. Thanks guys for the great advice!

Test, here goes...

Another thought, for colour you could try Breynia Nevosa, mine were sold as Snowbush and have lovely colours, grow 1-2 m (sorry not too tech savvy so no pictures to…

What about Gardenia? smaller option to the Magnolia, although they may be quite thirsty?

That looks fantastic! You must be chuffed with the result. Will be showing this off to DH with some heavy hints!

Hi Everyone
I found a place to make my first post! I was lucky enough to come across Homeone forums doing a google search. What a fantastic resource it is!…