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Question Mark 2021 08 26 22 30 01 Utc

Five Questions You Need To Ask Yourself

There are 5 questions you should ask yourself before you engage a landscape professional to complete any work. Not asking these...
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Is A Dripper Irrigation System Right For You?

Dripper Irrigation Vs. Spray Irrigation Dripper irrigation systems are a relatively new introduction to the landscape industry. They were devised in...
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Laying Pavers Part 2 – Digging Out

We have now measured our area, and have the total number of square metres of paving we need to lay....
Laying Pavers

Laying Pavers Part 1 – Measuring

Paving an outdoor entertaining area, patio or driveway is simple if you know how. This series of articles will attempt...
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Water Features- Some Things To Consider

Water is very important to humans and all life on earth. It covers approximately three quarters of the earth  and...
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What Is The Difference Between Landscaping And Gardening?

Some people I meet, when I’m out and about, seem to get gardeners and landscapers mixed up. Or to be...
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Shiver Me Timbers

It can be a daunting and overwhelming task, choosing the right timber for your outdoor area. How will it look?...
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A Quiet word on budgets

On occasion we meet clients who have a reasonably well-formed concept of what they want in there garden, and all...
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Sleeper Retaining Walls 101

Sleeper retaining walls are not hard to install and can definately be attempted by any DIYer with a bit of time...
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Autumnal Colour

It sneaks up on you – autumn that is. I was paving a client’s front courtyard last week, when I...
Landscaping Law

Landscaping and the Law

2005 the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) passed an amendment to the law, that stated – any work in excess of $5,000.00 needed...
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Hedge Your Bets – A Quick Overview

Hedges are a bordering and design tools used for dividing spaces. They enclose and subdivide fields, orchards, yards, parks and...