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The project:
Our old mailbox looked tired and worn, so we gave it a fresh new life. The makeover was inspired by the existing character and colour palette of our home. We chose a rusted metal finish with succulents to complement the old house while adding a creative focal point and contemporary touch. Our goal was to create something unique and inviting without overwhelming the home's original charm.
- Materials:
- Northcote Auburn Pillar Letterbox
- Jack 900mm Oxyshield Podium Landscape Ring x 2
- Jack 700mm Oxyshield Podium Landscape Ring
- Tuscan Path 10kg 10 - 25mm Mixed polished Pebbles x 3 bags
- Anston 300 x 300mm Square Concrete Paving Slab
- Bastion 20kg Quickset Concrete x 2 bags
- Sandleford 50mm Mode Stainless Steel Self Adhesive House Numbers 3 and 8
- Brunnings 50L Premium Garden Planting Mix x 3 bags
- Cactis and Succulents mostly purchased from Bunnings Garden Centre Cactis and Succulent Section.
- Tools:
- Craftright 3.6kg Sledge Hammer
- Craftright 1200mm Spirit Level
- Shovel
- Drill and Tungsten bit for letterbox fitting to slab.
- Step 1:
Demolition of old letterbox.
- Step 2:
Mark out for landscape rings with spraypaint on existing lawn.
- Step 3:
Removed grass and level out sand, placed the landscape rings and slab for letterbox.
- Step 4:
Secured rings and slab for letterbox with Quickset concrete.
- Step 5:
Filled landscape rings with garden soil planting mix.
- Step 6:
Planted the cacti and succulents.
- Step 7:
Placed the pebbles around the plants.
- Step 8:
Fitted the letterbox numbers.
- Step 9:
Placed solar LED spotlight for letterbox illumination at night.
- Step 10:
- Help and inspiration:
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