Best organic non-liquid fertilizers for Sir Walter?
What about Seamungus (blue packaging, which is granules, or green packaging, which is crumble)? I use it in garden beds and vegie patch. It says it's suitable for lawns too.
http://www.neutrog.com.au/assets/Brochure-PDFs/Home-Garden-PDFs/NEU-SMG-A4-0310lr.pdf
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timber flooring finish - blackbutt
We used a product made by Lobadur and have been extrememly happy with the result (now 2 years on). Lobadur Prima Seal and Lobadur WS Easy Finish were used (3…
Ornamental Pear help
I wouldn't worry too much. Spring has only just begun. I think I can see lateral buds....hard to tell at that distance. Perhaps apply some Seasol and Powerfeed if you…
Grass and direct sunlight - WA
I am no expert but we do have Sir Walter Buffalo lawns. I have to say that our rear lawn, which has limited direct sun (mainly dappled sunlight to shade)…
Concrete Driveway - Payment Breakdown
We had $16K worth of concreting/exposed aggregate done with no deposit required. We didn't have to pay a cent until the job was totally complete (including sealing). This was simply…
Variation between Caesarstone sample and actual benchtop
That looks heaps better. Great outcome!
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So what have you done in your garden today?
Harvested 24kg green tomatoes from the vegie patch! I've run out of sunny window sills for ripening them on. So it's green tomato chutney for the rest, unless anyone has…
electrician cost - replace builder's batten lights
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width of island bench
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Which feature tile to use?
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Thermalite plantation shutters
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Cleaning marks off ceiling
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Lighting options in Double Garage
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Gaps in kitchen cabinetry
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Henley vs Porter Davis
I'd be curious why PD were originally unable to build on your block and now can.
I'd base my decision on preferred house design and quality of build (price being equivalent).…
So what have you done in your garden today?
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What's up with our lawn? Yellow patches.
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So what have you done in your garden today?
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So what have you done in your garden today?
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How far is your kitchen sink from the bench edge? (survey)
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Disadvantage of installing timber floor in the kitchen?
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Warped External Door advice
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Looking for baking suggestions.
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So what have you done in your garden today?
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SPOTTED GUM GRADE & FINISH Feature Standard Select Gloss Mat
We initially wanted gloss timber floors (as we loved it in our rental) but are so glad we were talked into semi gloss/matt instead. If you have kids or plan…
Downpipes and the final finish ...
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Interesting plant popped up - can anyone ID it?
I'm thinking a wild mustard plant.
Interesting plant popped up - can anyone ID it?
The leaves look very like zucchini or squash, but I can't see the flowers up close. They look like flower clusters? so that reminds me of some of the asian…