My friend - female - had a leaking pipe. A plumber came over and stated (not quoted) that the job could cost $3000. He didn't know what the job was,…

The Age Article.
http://news.domain.com.au/domain/blogs/ ... 1_12_06_12

They nest under shrubs too so don't go sticking your hands in there.

Well, with all the rain of the last 2 years a pair of stumps sunk into the mud. I went under there and jacked the house back up - I…

Yes. I have 2 that I managed to grow. They are quite hardy and look great. What a shame.
We get a pair of honey eaters coming through daily twice…

That looks "like" dichondra. It might be a look alike species too.
IIRC there is a plant from South America which is similar to Dichondra.
Though I have to say,…

Dichondra (kidney plant) is tough as nails. I thought it would struggle in summer but its growth has continued where others have died back. A great lawn alternative. Hardy as…

Ghost gum could be anything white barked. It might even be a bloodwood or Angophora from NSW. One usually coined "ghost gum" was the Manna gums of Victoria and central…

Lavender don't like water generally. They prefer dry soils and warm spots in the sun. Let them dry out and see how you go.
I planted mine in the middle…

Well you have to consider many pesticides are oil based. This can cause accumulation issues. Over time you will find you have sprayed the entire house surface with 2 second…

Its a wolf spider.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olli72/3624796110/

I wish we had the range Europe and the USA does. Shingles, small flat bolt on squares, roll on, mexican rounded tiles, flat tiles, clip lock tile panels (2 meters…

Knowing CSR its probably ridiculously expensive.

Nice harvest.

I need a tissue..

Bag it and wash it with a hose. Well, that's what I would do. Similar to grouting tiles but no sponge.

Yes it is. I am trying to get a Victorian heath / showy heath garden with a few little extras. Some to keep the black birds and cats away. …

Bin Day

If you are feeling keen and want to try some mass plantings of something.
http://www.olelantana.com/
http://www.4seasonsseeds.com.au/epages/4seasons.sf

Regarding the clothes line. Yep, dad managed this with ours. Totally flattened it. The tree lived on along with the bloodwood which was also pruned. 10 meters away too.. Jeez…

I have mine growing in almost 100% shade. I don't fertalise it but for seasol. I keep it moist but never drown it. Its growth rate is fine for a…

Nice. If only I had the space....

Munchies! I ate the first snow peas yesterday. Strait from the vine, you just... can't... stop!
Took this too

Ok, so you are describing this
EROI as in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_ret ... y_invested
So what you are saying is renewables (ok sustainable) are not producing more energy per unit…

Dymondia margaretae Silver Carpet
It's super tough. Each plant grows to about a dinner plate in size, separate stems to propagate.
Love this

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Looks…

And Mores law may still apply...

Watched my tall paper daisy bloom. It took all day. I can't understand how the Wine disappeared so fast though...

Looks good, no mowing for you?

Yes, and with reasoning.

If they want me to purchase a $500 lawn mower for the sake of 1.8 x 7 meters of lawn then they can provide it. Like