Takes time to work, if it doesn't it's probably rye grass which won't last in the heat.

Looks like the drainage around that tree could be poor... the plant is showing signs of being overwatered as the other trees are fine.

Yep it's just winter grass by the looks. Wait till the warm weather comes and it will die off (mow off the seed heads in spring) or spray out with…

If you want a formal hedge then yes its easier to keep them at the same height. Frequency of trimming; it's kinda how long is a peice of string.. Tip…

Hi, general guide is to only prune 1/3 off most woody shrubs at any one time. I suggested 1/4 off (3/4 left) because we are in summer and the pruning…

The .3 rule is a good guide to create a dense formal style hedge. The closer you plant the sooner they join up to create the 'wall' of green. You…

I don't think I would bother scalping at this point.. I am not in perth but I would think the turf would take till march/April to be back to 100%…

Pics? Have you used a herbicide recently? Weed and feed etc?

Looks like possums from the photos. Grubs most certainly do not eat entire branches.
Possums love new growth btw.

Make sure the turf rolls in question are making good contact with the soil underneath. Might help to lightly top dress those areas with washed sand to help hold water…

Yeah it confusing for the consumer.
The perfect soil growing landscape plants is 'loam'.
Loam has sand, clay and other minerials/organics. It holds water but also drains and allows easy root penetration…

Yeah should fine, the vegie flower mix does sound a bit better balanced though, it has actual loam (clay bits) in it. So does the native mix.
The landscape mix…

That's fine, put whatever sand and rubble you have at the bottom.
The top soil needs to be a minimum 300mm deep from the top edge of the planter. 400mm…

Do you have soil from your site to fill the planters? If so follow the mixes you quoted.
You need a minimum of 300mm of good quality 'top' soil then below…

Are you irrigating over summer?

Call a nursery nearby and explain what you want/how many and they should be able to order in from their wholesaler.
Not bunnings, a *real* nursery

Not in Brisbane but online;
http://www.fernview.com.au/all-categories/hedges

If it's not physical damage, ie ring barking from line trimmer as mentioned above, or herbicide damage (from the lawn) then it's the soil.
Check the PH
Check for compaction
Check for…

Yeah they are extensive like any tree when they are huge, these ones aren't huge.
Seriously though, get a qualified arborist to inspect the trees. It won't cost much, maybe…

They will only get bigger..
Buy the house and remove the yuccas.

Grubs are normal, it's when they are in plague proportions it's an issue. Have you followed the steps outlined here to idenify?
http://thelawnguide.com.au/weeds-pests- ... bworm.html
And here for…

Yes the 3D does cost a bit, but there is price points. Just ask your designer. Rough 3D models to illustrate level changes don't need the full render treatment and…

Of course there is more work, op didn't ask that. They asked if they need it.
The 3D is most definately created from the 2D - so the render is to…

Forgot to mention, depending on your designer, they might just go straight from 2d to 3d skipping the elevation. Or the elevation is part of the 2d drawings.

If you really can't visualise the garden from the 2D plan get a elevation drawing done. If you still aren't confident then get the 3D render done. The 3D is…

Go local everyone. Find the closest quality landscaper to your home and you will have better luck. Most landscapers don't want the bother of travelling long distances for "small" jobs.…

It is winter so it naturally looks crappy. Cut it back far enough so when you take out the dead stuff it doesn't fall over. Give it a feed, it…

I use a hedge trimmer on mine. I take 1/3 off usually. Sometimes more.

Very reasonable

Try and figure out if its seepage or run off going down the inside of wall. Runoff = french drain at the top. Seepage = deal with dam concrete when…