About
Occupation
pharmacist

Citrus Hedge
Hi!Been inspired from one of the topics here to do a citrus hedge. Plan to hedge a 5 x 5m semi-circular area portion in my back and make it a…

Pergola in Melbourne
Hi... if you're in SE Melbourne or nearby, I'd be happy to recommend a good one. He did my pergola, used merbau posts and merbau slats for privacy,covered 3 x6.5…

Recycling Skirting boards as Garden Edging
Is it ok to do this? I've got plenty and painted white. What can I do to treat them to be more appropriate for external use?
Thanks and cheers,
Hannah

Why our broccoli leaves are turning purple???
Any ideas would help my little son's heart as he's the proud owner of this veggie patch. He came inside this morning to tell me that he's veggies are turning…

Neighbours... Neighbours.... OMG
Hi, just learned that it was a DIY job!!! Its my neighbour and his mates!!! Actually, they saw me standing and looking at my driveway. Guess what? They all went…

Wireless Internet
Hi Leebee1,
Thanks. Nice to hear you can get ADSL1. Where in Melbourne are you? I'm Berwick - Chase Estate- and unfortunately, no ports are available too. Called up lots of…

Wireless Internet
Called up TELSTRA and they said our area is ADSL enabled but the ports are full, so none available and ,correct my understanding if I'm wrong, we can only get…

Wireless Internet
Hi guys,
We just moved in at our new house in the Chase Estate and so far, all is well. Built the Bordeoux with Carlisle Homes and I am hats off…

Concreting the backyard...UPDATED 11/11/08
Hi Matt,
Any updates? I hope your issues are solved and you're happy. I'd love to know who your concretor is as I am looking for one now.... I built a…

New Exterior Light Range
Thanks,Nic. I have that thought as well. I do need to shop around still as I need external lights that would have more "brightness" than the LED ones. I…

Temporary Window Coverings
Thought I'd update you guys in need of temp covering! Just went this week at Bunnings Cranbourne and I found heaps of Redi Shade stocked!

Fanaway fans
O I am interested in getting 5 and I'm here in Melbourne. Hope we can organise such here as well. The discount would be great...
cheers,
Hannah

Citrus Hedge
Me teaching Fu, the guru??? You're a long shot to follow, man! And yeah, my son's nagging me for a worm farm. Will be working on that too... cheers....
Hannah

Citrus Hedge
Thanks,Fu! The Backyard Revolution is so great.... I'm living in a new estate and the common problem is making a bare backyard sustainable and productive. Don't really like a desert…

Veggie Garden Beds
Ive bought raised garden beds recently. I'll be building it on top of an existing tall fescue/rye grass. Tried digging but the soil is heavy clay and so tough. …

Recycling Skirting boards as Garden Edging
I thought so,too. Thanks..
Hannah

can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water?
Hi Hannah - can you post a list (or PM them) of which plants are NOT pipe friendly?
Hi Caz,
Its actually in an 18 page booklet. I, however, found the booklet…

can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water?
Hi,
BTW, just to add, the sewer pipes are 1.5 m from the fenceline.
Hope to hear some replies....
cheers again,
Hannah

can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water?
Thanks,Fu. Great reply. How about citrus trees like lemon, lime,oranges? I have the dwarf varieties and want to plant them close to the fence. I want to do the espalier…

can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water?
Hi. Thought of reviving this post as its spot on my current situation. I called up Southeast Water and they provided me with a list of plants that can and…

Neighbours... Neighbours.... OMG
Hi! My neighbour just built their driveway last Friday. In doing that, they've been unmindful of the fact that they "dirtied" my driveway with those cement residues, even made splats…

Moving a Piano
Hi. Can anyone recommend a piano mover here in Melbourne? I will actually just need to move it from one room to another? I know its a very small move…

Next step in journey - Carlisle Atlantique 36 MK2
Hi Sam,
Yes, we got alarm and HT cabling with them. If you can pay them cash, they can offer 10% discount. Look for Karin as she's very accommodating. I…

Next step in journey - Carlisle Atlantique 36 MK2
Hi Sam,
We built the Bordeoux with Carlisle. Got the keys last December. Generally, I am very pleased with Carlisle.The office staffs are all accommodating and I'm happy to have a…

Concreting the backyard...UPDATED 11/11/08
thanks....
O yeah, thanks for reminding me of Troy!!!
cheers,
Hannah

Shading West Facing WIndows/Bedrooms
Hi Missy,
Can you please tell me the name of your supplier? I am in the same dilemna and I need to cover 4 large windows

New Exterior Light Range
Hi Nicola,
I just want to ask feedbacks about the LED lighting you used? Its lovely and exactly what I was eyeing for. Any concern with it? I hope installation is…

Pre-handover inspection report is out.. comment please...
Totally, 100% agree! Best investment ever! Carlisle Homes gave me 12 items due for rectification. Kevin added 30 more

Dulux Courses
Yap, Michelle I'll be attending and looking forward to lots of gain...
cheers,
Hannah