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Re: Side gate and partition to hide the bins

JaneK — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:48:46 GMT

You have been busy ! Make sure to keep us posted on your progress with installing the gate. I'm sure this will be of interest to a lot of community members.

Jane

Re: Lawn - Yellow / white when I mow. Green otherwise

gitzy — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:15:10 GMT

I have Kikuyu grass in my lawn and also have similar problems. Is it the same solution for this type of grass? I water 2-3 times a week and mow once in 10 days.

Re: Succulents

mich1972 — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:22:06 GMT

Oh I love this

Re: Bomboniere succulents

mich1972 — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:20:47 GMT

Living gifts are the best !!! I love it. 🌿💚

Side gate and partition to hide the bins

jkhandywoman — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:22:45 GMT

I have prepared the side garden for a large gate ..

and a partition to hide the bins

in loving that it is in the sane look as the divider fence

Self watering solutions for indoor plants?

JaneK — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:46:25 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to set up a self-watering system for indoor houseplants? I was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some low tech D.I.Y. solutions for keeping plants watered if you're away from home for a couple of weeks.

Jane

Re: Bomboniere succulents

Julieg9426 — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:22:47 GMT

Oh wow what a great idea!! Well done!

Re: Lawn - Yellow / white when I mow. Green otherwise

kashgenius — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:33:27 GMT

And I also managed to find this thread where there is some good advice too.

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Garden/Buffalo-lawn-turned-yellow/td-p/52868

Re: Bomboniere succulents

Nikkaz — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:55:04 GMT

Thanks heaps

Re: Lawn - Yellow / white when I mow. Green otherwise

kashgenius — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:08:56 GMT

To answer your questions, I last fertilised about 7 months ago and very recently, a week ago. I water twice a week with enough water to all parts of the lawn.

Not the most regular in lawn mowing but here is my plan for my thick blade buffalo grass:

Mow it down to the lowest level in next week or so.
Aerate the soil.
Overseed where needed with tall fescue.
Mow regularly every week without fail.

Is that a good plan for autumn or should I wait until spring to do this?

Hopefully has some opinion. Can produce more photos.

Re: Growing and caring for chilli plants

JaneK — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:54:24 GMT

Some ideas for using up chillies from The Guardian.

Jane

Re: Lawn - Yellow / white when I mow. Green otherwise

MitchellMc — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:56:15 GMT

Hi ,

This is a pretty common look to a lawn that has been cut short. With regular cutting at this same length, the yellow spots will clear up. The yellow areas are formed when the grass grows out in length, and the lower areas stop receiving sunlight. For instance, if you let your lawn grow for several weeks in summer and then cut it, the entire lawn will be yellow.

When was the last time you fertilised, and what is your watering regime like?

Let me also mention one of our knowledgeable horticulturists, , to see if he can give us his opinion.

Mitchell

Lawn - Yellow / white when I mow. Green otherwise

kashgenius — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:25:55 GMT

Hi all,

I have a problem where I see patches of yellow/white when I mow my lawn but is otherwise green when the grass height is high. I cannot seem to figure out the issue. Could it be due to fertiliser burn? Or do I need to aerate more. Pictures attached.

As I mentioned, these only appear after I mow the lawn.

Re: Caterpillars on our edible plant leaves

MitchellMc — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:47:14 GMT

Hi ,

and provided alternative products, which will also work. To clarify, the Hortico 750ml Insect Killer Ready To Spray Tomatoes And Vegetables will solve your issue. However, you will need to do a few applications and hit the caterpillars with it. Give the plants a good spray down, making sure to get under all the leaves where the caterpillars hide during the day. You might have more success going out at night when the caterpillars are more active.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Mitchell

Re: Caterpillars on our edible plant leaves

chengjianer — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:34:08 GMT

thanks guys!

seems like the money that i need to spend on those insecticide are more expensive than the actual "products" that i will get from the plants.

but i do appreciate your info!

Re: Holes in soil/yard

Prof — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:19:34 GMT

They look like Bull Ant holes to me..I have the same type holes in the dirt in the backyard..and Bull Ants come out of my holes..

Re: Holes in soil/yard

MitchellMc — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:17:24 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community . It's amazing that you've joined us, and many thanks for your question.

Ah, the age-old question every keen gardener has of "What is digging holes in my yard?". We have several ongoing discussions within the community, with members giving some suggestions about what could be digging the holes. The consensus is that many creatures can burrow into and out of your soil, and it could be any of them.

You might like to read through these previous topics to see if there is anything that sounds familiar:

Mystery holes in lawn by

Random lawn holes by

What is making holes in my lawn by

After a Google search, my best guess is that Antlions, the larvae of Lacewings, have caused your holes. They create a distinctive cone-shaped hole almost identical to those in your image. In fact, it isn't actually a hole they've buried out of, but more-so a trap they've created. The larvae sit at the bottom of the cone and wait for an unsuspecting insect to slide down the slippery slops of the pit. Perhaps you could take a shovel and dig up one of the cones to see if you can find the larvae.

I look forward to us solving this mystery. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Holes in soil/yard

jaksmc — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:37:17 GMT

I have multiple holes on the edge of my entertainment area leading onto the garden. Can anyone please advise what creature is nesting or “drilling” these holes. Thanks, JAKSMC

Re: Garden planter stand

Manz — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:31:04 GMT

Hi JI

Lucky you this is awesome I love succulents and it is great to have somewhere to display them.

Re: Ryobi One +Brushless Line Trimmer OLT 1833BL

MitchellMc — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:40:57 GMT

I'm glad we could assist !

Keep us updated, and let me know if you run into any difficulties loading the line.

Mitchell

Re: Ryobi One +Brushless Line Trimmer OLT 1833BL

hoppy68 — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:05:39 GMT

Thanks Mitchell, This is a great idea Bunnings have come up with and thanks for your effort in replying.

Makes alot of sense and thansk for the tip

Re: Update on my summer veggies

JaneK — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:27:13 GMT

What is your secret for protecting your apricots from birds ?

Re: Ideas for D.I.Y. plant stands please?

Jason — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:49:38 GMT

Our resident D.I.Y. expert has shared step-by-step directions how to build a tiered plant stand based on the popular garden planter stand by Bunnings Workshop member .

Jason

Re: after spraying zero weed killer

MitchellMc — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:20:09 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community . It's fantastic that you've joined us and many thanks for your question.

Depending on the Yates Zero product you have used, there are different withholding periods before you can replant. If you've used the Zero Rapid, you'll need to wait one week, and if it is the Zero Super Concentrate, then you'll need to wait three weeks.

I hope that answers your question, but please feel free to let me know if there is anything else. We look forward to seeing your raised garden bed planted out and producing veggies and flowers.

Mitchell

When can I plant after spraying zero weed killer?

Sajee — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:53:24 GMT

can I plant veggies and flowers after using zero weed killer on the raised bed ground

Re: Garden planter stand

Jason — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:50:55 GMT

Congratulations again to for creating this popular project.

Inspired by this creation, our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert has provided a step-by-step guide to building your own tiered plant stand.

We look forward to seeing your own versions. Please let us know if you need a hand with anything.

Jason

Re: kids planter box advice

MitchellMc — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:24:52 GMT

Please keep us updated on what you decide to do. I look forward to seeing the planter full of flowers or herbs.

Mitchell

Re: kids planter box advice

Dark — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:13:13 GMT

Thanks heaps mitch thats a awesome idea

Re: I need help

MitchellMc — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:55:59 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community . It's fabulous that you've joined us, and many thanks for your question.

For your bush/hedge not to look hacked at, it needs regular maintenance. There are a couple of things that need to be done to maintain a hedge's shape. First, you need to establish the basic shape, and this might require a hard prune back if the plant is overgrown. This can be the hacked situation you are envisaging. Not to worry, this is just the base structure of your hedge and will be covered up the following season. You'll then prune the new growth each year to establish the form of the hedge. It's a great idea to prune late-spring, so the recent growth doesn't harden and become woody. If you wait the full growing season before pruning, you'll need to do a hard prune, and the hedge will look bare for a while.

When you are beginning to use a hedge trimmer, it's a great idea to stretch out a string line, so you have something straight to follow along. Even some of the best gardeners use a string line to establish a perfect hedge. It is also important to feed your hedge, as it will allow it the energy to fill in any locations that are a bit patchy, and I'd suggest Scotts Osmocote Landscape.

Let me mention the very knowledgeable to see if he has any hints or tips on getting a fantastic looking hedge.

You should also find this guide useful: Tool Kit Essentials To Prune Your Garden.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Re: Ryobi One +Brushless Line Trimmer OLT 1833BL

MitchellMc — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:46:41 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community . It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.

The 18V Ryobi One +Brushless Line Trimmer will take any of the 2mm lines we stock in-store. A standard line would be the Saxon 50m Round Trimmer Line - 2.0mm. You might like to try the PowerFit 2mm x 15m Twist Premium Trimmer Line for a premium variety. The twisted type provides a cleaner cut, has abrasion resistant, and is less taxing on the machine's motor.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

Re: Bomboniere succulents

Nikkaz — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:06:17 GMT

Hey ,

Thanks!! All individual cuttings that I got from a friends garden.

My personal favourite is the Jelly Bean Succulent.

Re: kids planter box advice

MitchellMc — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:54:40 GMT

What a fantastic planter box you've created there !

Will you be placing this unit out in the weather? If so, you might experience issues with it filling up with rainwater and becoming a pond. Drainage holes will be needed to prevent this.

If it is going to live undercover, then you could turn it into a wicking bed system. You'd start by filling the bottom 5cm with aggregate and covering it with drain matting. Holes can be cut in the drain matting, and a natural fibre rope pushed through them. The rope allows the water to be drawn up out of the reservoir and into the soil. You still need to pay attention to not overwatering, and a hole placed on the side 5cm from the bottom will allow excess water to overflow. I've drawn a rough image below to illustrate.

You might also be interested in reading through the discussion: How to build a wicking bed by .

Please let me know if you have further questions or need assistance.

Mitchell

Help with pruning a hedge

Redbomber85 — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:41:03 GMT

I'm only a beginner with gardening and want to know how to successfully prune a bush/hedge without it looking hacked at. Also what are the right tools for the job, please.

Any help is a good start on my book, so send through your suggestions please and thank you in advance.

Ryobi One +Brushless Line Trimmer OLT 1833BL

hoppy68 — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:38:58 GMT

Can someone suggest the best line trimmer cord to use on the above.. Doesnt look like i can get the one that came with the device.

Was looking probably for a good 2mm thickness

Any help appreciated

kids planter box advice

Dark — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:05:01 GMT

Hey brain trust how are we on this cool sunday of 36 degree heat...

Ok I've done a 30min kids planter box project at home using scrap wood from my last project. What im wondering is this... do planter box that sit off the ground need drainage holes? Ive lined the inside with black plastic and tried to seal it as much as i can so it retains water more so, as i know boxes like these do dry out fast. Or is this more of a management of how much water goes in. Dimensions of the box is 1160L x 450W x 180H and inside is lined with black plastic

Re: Avocado Tree turning black

MitchellMc — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:31:35 GMT

Hi ,

How long ago did you plant it there, and what type of soil is it planted in? Avocados can be quite susceptible to transplant shock, and often the top few inches of their branches and leaves will turn back. Generally, with care, they will re-bud directly below the blackened area.

Rot root can also be an issue if the trying to grow them in clay-based soil or with inadequate drainage. They need well-draining moist soil but don't appreciate wet feet. A deep watering twice per week should be adequate, and only if the top few inches of soil are dry. Unfortunately, over-watering symptoms look very similar to those seen in under-watered plants, so most people will continue to water, making the situation worse.

Let me mention the knowledgeable and to see if they could share their thoughts.

Mitchell

Avocado tree turning black

NumeroUno — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:25:35 GMT

Hi. I have a young avovado tree that was thriving but the heat burnt the leaves and turned the stem black from top down. I have since pruned it and added mulch but still turning black. Not sure if the stems below are pests either? Any recommendations for products to resolve e.g. if root rot?

Re: Plant stand

mich1972 — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:44:06 GMT

Ohhhh a special Bonsai stand. I love it 🌿💚

Re: Update on my summer veggies

Andy_J — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 03:03:00 GMT

Hi Mitchell,

I guess I have been lucky. I was able to find a ton of earthworms near my fence and helped them to my veggie patch.

Apart from this, regular cleaning, trimming decayed / dead leaves, and a couple of pots of marigold nearby would have contributed to the harvest.

Re: Ideas for D.I.Y. plant stands please?

joineryjo — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:09:54 GMT

Thanks Jane, I actually ended up making a set and then putting an oak varnish:)

Ideas for D.I.Y. plant stands please?

JaneK — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:12:07 GMT

Inspired by this post by How to give height and feature your indoor plants, and this project by this D.I.Y. plant stand I was hoping to see a few more ideas for decorative D.I.Y. plant stands?

Jane

Re: Bonsai classes at Kotara Fair, Bunnings Garden centre

Rintar79 — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:41:07 GMT

Bonsai-En in Port Stephens is running classes again now I believe. Also Mirai Bonsai beginner series on you tube is a great start or contacting Newcastle bonsai society. Also Bonsai world Jillaby has monthly meetings to learn more about bonsai

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

mich1972 — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:53:12 GMT

Yep my two small snakes are from red dot 🤣 and the large 1.3mts from eBay 😆

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

mich1972 — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:51:48 GMT

Sorry @I shouldn’t laugh but that’s funny 😄

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

MitchellMc — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:04:09 GMT

Great advice there ! However, please remember to take them down for the sake of future occupants before leaving the property. I recently advised an absolutely distraught lady about the two huge black snakes that had taken up residence on her tin shed roof. After a quick back and forth discovering that she had fruit trees, I deduced they were fake rubber snakes left by a previous occupant. She was still adamant they were real, and only after several hours of them not moving did she gain the courage to poke one with a stick. At least, she had a good enough sense of humour to come back and tell me they were indeed fake.

Mitchell

Re: edible plant insect

MitchellMc — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:54:38 GMT

Many thanks for your expert assistance, and . Excellent advice, which I trust will appreciate.

Mitchell

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

Taffy2 — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:12:09 GMT

Try the toy section at any $2 shop or KMart/Big W

Re: Possible landscaping ideas?

MitchellMc — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:12:10 GMT

Hi ,

I'd be interested in hearing more about what you would like to achieve with this make-over. What don't you like about the current garden, what would you like to see more of, and what are some items you would like to add? Perhaps you'd like a water feature, some tiered gardens or a rockery and maybe more flowering plants? Here's a great garden planner from Gardena, which you'll find useful in setting out your ideas.

You might like to get started by removing all the weeds and grass from between the plants and covering those areas with several layers of newspaper and some hardwood mulch. Once you've established the plants you'd like to keep, you can work from there, adding to the selection.

I look forward to hearing more about your project and providing some advice and inspiration. Please have a read through the articles provided by above and let us know if you have questions.

Mitchell

Re: edible plant insect

Adam_W — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:58:58 GMT

Hi
Another very useful one is Dipel, it's a bacteria-based product that only impacts caterpillars

Re: edible plant insect

Noelle — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:45:11 GMT

The spray you have bought will work, but only if it is sprayed directly on to the caterpillars and other pests - it is what is known as a contact insecticide. It needs to make direct contact with the pests.

You may do better with a tomato and vegetable dust, which applies a powder to the leaves of your vegies. When the caterpillars crawl over it or eat sections of leaves with the dust on them, it will kill them. It will also protect against some fungal diseases. Just make sure to wash your vegies in fresh water to remove traces before preparing them for the table.

Re: edible plant insect

JaneK — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:08:27 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop Community !

I'm so sorry to hear that your garden has been invaded by hungry pests. Thanks for sharing these photos. It make is so much easier for our community members to provide advice. Let me tag and who may have some tips for you.

Jane

Caterpillars on our edible plant leaves

chengjianer — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:30:07 GMT

recently there are a lot of caterpillars on our edible plant leaves, so i bought that spray to see if it will work.

did i buy the correct one? or is there any other products that work better?

thanks!

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

mich1972 — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:40:39 GMT

Definitely give it a try . I purchased my snakes on eBay. I wish we could sell them in our Pest deterring bay !!!!!!

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

Jason — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:23:35 GMT

I'm going to try this at our place . Any tips on places to buy rubber snakes? I believe it's one of the very few things that you can't find at a Bunnings Warehouse!

Jason

Re: Coop life - backyard chickens

Jason — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:20:38 GMT

Chook heaven . Many thanks for the update. I'm sure the girl's happiness is reflected in the quality of their eggs.

Jason

Re: Preserving your excess garden produce

Jason — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:17:48 GMT

Great work . I wish I lived near your place!

Jason

Re: Possible landscaping ideas?

johncen — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:58:23 GMT

the garden is located at 3149 Victoria, it gets most sun hours of the day

Re: Possible landscaping ideas?

JaneK — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:46:37 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thanks for such an interesting conversation starter.

We might be able to be more specific with our advice if you could let us know where you are in Australia and how much sun this garden gets. In the meantime, you might find some inspiration in this collection of our top 10 most popular garden makeovers. Our How to section also has some useful ideas, specifically 's articles How to plan a garden makeover and How to give your garden a makeover. Let me tag and who may have some suggestions to get us started.

Jane

Possible landscaping ideas?

johncen — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:27:04 GMT

This is the a short strip between the garden and the porch

The garden hasn't been put much care over the past, just generic weed pulling, the timber beneath the weed are old, hope we can do something not too costly with the original plants, such as grow grass or synthetic grass between the plants.

Re: Coop life - backyard chickens

mich1972 — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:21:51 GMT

We have expanded the Chook Run and the Girls have more room to free range. We had them on the lawn as well but moved them into the garden as we did not want them to ruin the lawn.

We have added a basic gate made from the Reo Mesh and star pickets and wire. Then we open it up in the afternoons for the girls to work the soil 🐓🐓

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

Stuardo — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:55:17 GMT

I live beside a forest reserve and bush turkeys roam the suburb. They seem to know whenever you dig or put mulch on the garden and they dig it out and spread it everywhere. Can be heartbreaking when you just bought and planted a heap of new seedlings and plants.

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

mich1972 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:30:46 GMT

Thank You are they a problem in your garden, do Bush turkeys destroy it ?

Re: How to deter rats from your edibles

Stuardo — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:24:58 GMT

Hey that's a great idea for rubber snakes.

I did a similar thing when I had Bush Turkeys digging up my new garden. I placed a big rubber red bellied black snake in front of the garden and they stayed away. Each year when new young turkeys come around I put it out on the lawn and move it each day, works a treat.

Cheers,

Stuart

How to deter rats from your edibles

mich1972 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:19:38 GMT

Good morning Workshop Community Friends !!!!!!

If you are growing your own Edibles or you have a Chook Run or Bird Aviary, you will unfortunately have Rats and Mice hanging around and moving in. That’s life.

We have a problem with rats as we grow edibles and have chooks. Our Nextdoor neighbours have an aviary so the rats are living in luxury !

We have our cage trap set every night and we catch a few, but they are smart and start avoiding the cage. We also have a safe bait station that doesn’t cause secondary poisoning to pets. That works well.

But this is something I would love to share with you all is a Rat deterrent.

RUBBER SNAKES

We have a beautiful Pomegranate in our chook run that is loaded with fruits.
Unfortunately the rats were demolishing them. I had read about using rubber snakes as a deterrent and wanted to try it out. So I purchased a few rubber snakes and wrapped them around branches of the Pomegranate. This experiment has been running for nearly two months and I must say , the branches with fruits and snakes have NOT been touched at all !!
The higher up branches with no snakes the rats have eaten. We are really pleased to say we have saved some of our fruits and will be adding a few more snakes to the tree.

Once the Pomegranate has finished fruiting and goes fully dormant in Winter, we will be giving it a hard prune to control its growth and once it starts to set fruits again we will be ready for the snakes.

The rubber snakes come autumn winter will be transferred to our Edible No Dig Garden and we will see how they go deterring rats from our vegetables !!!

Re: Organic no dig edible garden bed

mich1972 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:13:23 GMT

Thank you i really appreciate it !!! Everything starts with good soil preparation, to build it up and get the most out of it. It’s so enjoyable growing edibles and not using any chemicals.

Good luck building your home and looking forward to seeing your own edible garden 🌿💚😊

Re: Preserving your excess garden produce

bergs — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:59:42 GMT

Hi All,

I have just started harvesting my climbing beans. 1.5kg in 3 days.

There will be too many to eat as they grow very quick once they start to mature.

I will blanch them and put in zip lock bags, enough for meals, then freeze them and use as required.

Excess tomatoes are generally made into relish.

Chillies are hung on string lines and when dried minced to make flakes which then can be used throughout the year.

I also freeze chillies and can the use them all through the year.

Any other excess is given away to family and friends.

I have seen where some houses have put a table or box at the front of their property and is used to trade excess produce.

It works on the principle of swapping your excess veggies for the other persons excess.

My daughter does this and it doesn't take too long for the surrounding neighbourhood to catch on.

👍🍻

Re: Organic no dig edible garden bed

Jason — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:52:39 GMT

Great to have you join the Bunnings Workshop community . As you can see, we have loads of clever and creative members sharing helpful advice and project inspiration on the site every day. We're sure you'll find lots of other helpful posts as you browse the site, and please feel free to hit the Start a discussion button anytime you need a hand or have a new project to share.

Thanks for the feedback about this discussion, I'm sure really appreciates it.

Looking forward to seeing how your new vegetable patch comes along and what you harvest from it.

Jason

Re: Organic no dig edible garden bed

Manz — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:11:55 GMT

Hi I've just joined & found this to be very informative. In the next few months I will be starting a virgin veggie patch once the new house is built.

I look forward to starting this after reading this Organic no dig story.

Hopefully I will have some wonderful veggie photos to share.

Thank you mich1972

Re: Possum deterant

Jason — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:41:55 GMT

Thanks for joining in the discussion and a warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We trust that you will receive plenty of helpful information, advice and inspiration from our amazing community members as you join in other discussions and share your projects.

Please feel free to post anytime you have something to share with the community or need a hand with a project around the house and garden.

Jason

Re: Preserving your excess garden produce

redracer01 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:21:54 GMT

Hello

Those look delish! Please put my Christmas order in for 1 bottle of plum sauce!

Red

Re: Possum deterant

colinw — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:45 GMT

I had a different and humorous approach with "chicken wire" over a roofing iron fence and star pickets, but it could be over any boundary.

I tied it well at the bottom but tied the top with bungee chord and 100% success.

They climbed the chicken wire and it bent outwards away from my crops, capsicums , tomatoes, corn, bok choi and when they reached the top they would step off onto the ground hehehehe. They soon got sick of that hehehe, the wire would spring back up like a fence. Cheers.

Re: Preserving your excess garden produce

JaneK — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:59:33 GMT

Bumping this topic as it's the time of year when many of us have a glut of produce that needs to be dealt with. I have a feeling that and might have a few tips for preserving bumper harvests.

Jane

Re: Save garden from weeds

MitchellMc — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:05:24 GMT

If you are not aware of the grass, then the Hortico product will be suitable. That appears to be crabgrass, and the Brunnings 500ml Paspalum Kill Selective Herbicide will remove it. After you aerate your lawn, I would then apply a 40mm layer of Hortico 25L Lawn Top Dress Mix, so the seeds have something nice to germinate in.

Mitchell

Re: Save garden from weeds

DexterOz — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:55:28 GMT

Thanks for sharing the information.

I am not sure what grass is there currently so i just picked Hortico. I am not sure which that broad leaf weed is i googled and assumed its crabgrass can you please confirm from pics so i will get the relevant product Brunnings or Yates.

Steps which i am following

1) weed killer (2-3 weeks )

2) aerate

3) seeds sowing

Is this ok

Re: Bomboniere succulents

MitchellMc — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:15:50 GMT

They look fantastic, ! I trust your friend will be thrilled with the result.

Were they all individual plants, or did you establish cuttings over a few months? Those Ogre's ears are one of my favourite succulents as they remind me of coral.

Many thanks for sharing.

Mitchell

Re: Save garden from weeds

MitchellMc — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:55:45 GMT

Hi ,

In addition to the comprehensive advice offered by both and , here are several step-by-step guides you should find useful:

How To Grow Grass From Seed

How To Lay Turf

What's The Best Lawn Type For Your Home

How To Revive Your Lawn

How To Aerate And Top Dress Your Lawn

A suitable selective broadleaf weed killer would be Yates 250ml Buffalo Pro Selective Bindii And Broadleaf Weedkiller Concentrate. As suggested by , this is safe for Buffalo lawns and suitable for most common grass types. For the crabgrass, I would recommend Brunnings 500ml Paspalum Kill Selective Herbicide.

The Hortico 1kg Tough And Drought Hardy Lawn Seed you have selected is a mix of fast-growing, tough lawn seed blended to suit most Australian conditions. If you know what the lawn was originally, you could purchase that type of seed. If you have a couch lawn, then you would purchase Hortico 500g Couch Lawn Seed.

Please let us know if you need further assistance or have any questions.

Mitchell

Re: Bomboniere succulents

redracer01 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:41:21 GMT

Hello

These are beautiful!

Cheers,

Red

Bomboniere succulents

Nikkaz — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:02:23 GMT

A friend of mine asked me to make her some Succulent Bombonieres for her wedding!

I love succulents and this was easy and cheap to do!

POT TERRACOTTA 9CM : Northcote Pottery 9cm Italian Terracotta Pot | Bunnings Warehouse

1 x bag of OSMOCOTE Cacti & Succulent Mix : Scotts Osmocote 25L Cacti & Succulent Premium Potting Mix (bunnings.com.au)

Re: bushy plants

MitchellMc — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:59:28 GMT

Hi ,

Raised garden beds sound like a great idea, and some Australia native species would be suitable. You might like to consider Bottlebrushes, Coastal Rosemarys, Callistemons, Grevilleas or Lilly Pillys. Native hedges are often open and airy in their growing habits, and you must prune them to provide adequate screening. If left to grow naturally, you'll find most times they will end up quite lanky.

You should find these guides useful:

10 Fast Growing Plants For Privacy

How To Grow And Care For A Lilly Pilly

Planting, Growing And Pruning Grevilleas

Please let me know if you need further advice or had questions.

Mitchell

Re: Save garden from weeds

Noelle — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:24:56 GMT

Clover, bindii, creeping oxalis, dandelions and other broadleaf weeds can be eradicated with a selective broadleaf lawn weeder product. There are several different brands available in Bunnings so ask a team member if you are unsure which would be best in your situation. Make certain the one you use is safe to use on your grass type. To be on the safe side, look for a product that says it can be used on buffalo lawns, which means it is probably safe for most types of grass.

Crabgrass needs special treatment - the usual broadleaf weedicides generally won't work on it. Look for a specific crabgrass killer and follow the directions.

When your lawn is weed-free, aerate it, rake off all the dead weeds and lawn thatch, topdress and then sow a lawn seed suited to your existing grass. If you have a buffalo lawn and are faced with large areas of bare soil, consider buying a metre or so of instant turf to cover them. Make sure you do the prep correctly before laying turf.

Re: Yard reno

pete_brig — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:08:33 GMT

Edit on my previous post: joists were 100x50 on their edge, so th overall height was NOT 150mm but 200mm (75+100+25)

Re: Save garden from weeds

JaneK — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:31:13 GMT

Thanks for jumping in to the discussion with a great question .

I'm sure you'll get some great advice on how to improve the condition of your lawn from the gardening gurus in the Bunnings Workshop community, and . In the meantime there is a bit more information on how to weed your lawn available here. If you'd like some more specific advice about the best treatment for eradicating different types of weeds, you can always take the weeds from your garden into your local Bunnings store where you'll find someone able to help.

Jane

Save garden from weeds

DexterOz — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:36:55 GMT

I have been struggling to clean up weed garden and bring back some grass. I have applied this product from amgrow

it has killed small weeds( bindie) but still others are there

1) Big leaves weed ( crab grass or some other variety as in the image below )

2) broad leaves with yellow flower not sure about name

Question 1 how can i get rid of the remaining weeds

Then i am planning to put grass seeds is this good

Re: bushy plants

gns529 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:23:58 GMT

Well that explains why my potted palms have very few branches - but I dont wanna dig holes sigh

Id like to put raised garden beds around Patio - but are unsure of the best plants, is there any natives that are suitable?

Re: Growing and caring for chilli plants

Jason — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:20:12 GMT

Yes . I also got some seeds going on the kitchen sill in spring but since planting the seedlings in the garden bed they haven't grown much. Hopefully they can be fruitful next summer.

Jason

Re: Growing and caring for chilli plants

bergs — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:18:02 GMT

It's great to get a head start for the season.

It gives you great achievement and satisfaction.

👍🍻

Re: Growing and caring for chilli plants

Jason — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:12:46 GMT

I grew it from a seedling 18 months ago. It survived the winter really well and had fruit very early in the summer and it's just kept coming and coming .

Jason

Re: Growing and caring for chilli plants

bergs — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:09:31 GMT

Great plant, looks healthy and good sized fruit.

Did you over winter it or collect seeds from last season?

The hot chillies should be used in moderation.

They don't seem as hot when cooked into a meal.

You eventually get used to them.

Don't breathe in at the wrong time as it will take your voice away.

I have a couple of spoons of Reapers in my mushroom and Habaneros in my egg each morning and you get acclimatized to them.

Eat chillies to whatever strength you are able.

Some people can eat hotter and spicier than the other person.

I think if you like a couple of different types of chillies and you can grow them stay with them.

I like the after tingle in the lips and a few beads of sweat on the brow, that's when you know they're working.

"It does wonders for your sinuses".

I got my Manzano seeds from a plant I bought at the Chillie Festival (Renaissance Herbs in Wandin) in Melbourne a few years back.

I collect my own seeds each year now.

It was supposed to be Manzano Orange, but it goes from green to a blackish colour then turns yellow.

I germinated the seeds without a heat pad this season just in the small plastic hot boxes you get from Bunnings.

Seedlings take a while to grow and I have found if I put them into a garden bed when they get their second lot of leaves, they grow very quickly especially when the weather is right.

They are grown in the mountains of South America and can take a bit of cold, thus the reason why they over winter so well here in Geelong.

We don't get too many frosts here so I don't even bother to cover them up.

I did happen to pick up a couple of seedlings at Bunnings but they only had them for a short time.

If you Google Rocoto Chillies there there are many sites with plenty of info and where to obtain plants or seeds.

🍻

Re: Garden Statue Plinth

redracer01 — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:28:02 GMT

Hello

Just to add to 's suggestion. Possibly put in some exposed U bent rio bars to allow you to attach ropes for pulling and carrying the cement plinth.

Red

Re: Garden Statue Plinth

MitchellMc — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:56:48 GMT

Hi ,

Many thanks for the additional details. Your local store does offer a cutting service for Formply, and they would be more than happy to cut it to those sizes for you.

Please let me know if you need further information or had questions.

Mitchell

Re: Garden Statue Plinth

MitchellMc — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:19:13 GMT

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community . It's fantastic that you've joined us and many thanks for your questions.

I'll reach out via PM to get additional details on your local store so I can verify that they can cut the Formply for you.

Standard Australian Builders 20kg Quick Set Concrete would be perfect for your project. I'd recommend you consider adding some reinforcement mesh to ensure that your block of concrete doesn't crack. I would also advise you to follow the directions on the product as to how wet the mix should be.

Mitchell

Re: How tdo I add nutrients to "fill soil"?

MitchellMc — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:00:52 GMT

Hi Varun (),

I apologise for that link not working for you. Here's another Mother Earth 1m3 Lawn Mix which you should find available in the Melbourne area. I believe the bulk product would be a higher quality mix than the Richgro 25L All Purpose Organic Compost. The Richgro compost, being a budget product, has a significant amount of bark in it. It will also be more cost-effective to order the bulk mix.

You could use the Fine Farms 25L Blended Cow Manure. However, if you were to mix it 1:1 with fill, you might end up burning the grass as it will have a very high manure content. I recently used it 1:1 in a raised garden bed and found the plants struggled until it aged.

Mitchell

How to build a garden statue plinth?

Johnboy — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:59:44 GMT

I want to build a plinth to go under a heavy stone garden statue. I am thinking to do that by using form ply made into a box about 500 high 400x400 and filling with concrete. Questions. Will Bunnings cut the ply sheet into those sides? Also if I use standard premix bagged concrete mixed quite wet it should hold up alright, yah reckon?

Re: How tdo I add nutrients to "fill soil"?

arian10daddy — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:31:03 GMT

Hi Mitchell,

Thanks for responding with great suggestions.

I wasn't able to access the first link you provided (probably because I'm based in Melbourne and I see NSW in the product name).

Regarding your suggestion of the top dress and underlay, I was hoping for something less expensive considering I would need at least 1 cu.m. of this stuff for the 1:1 or 1:2 blend (ratio of compost to fill soil). I would like to know your and other experience people's thoughts on maybe like https://www.bunnings.com.au/richgro-25l-all-purpose-organic-compost_p2961502 or https://www.bunnings.com.au/fine-farms-25l-blended-cow-manure_p2961628 to add organic content to the fill soil. I'm hoping a 1:2 blend would still keep the soil sandy enough for the grass turf to be laid over it.

Varun

Re: How to get started with joining specific classes?

Elly2 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:16:45 GMT

Thanks Mitchell, I'd like to connect with the new Bunnings at Clyde when they start up again. I will look forward to it.

Thanks for your help.

Elly

Re: Update on my summer veggies

MitchellMc — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:38:27 GMT

That's certainly a fantastic crop you've achieved there . Those eggplants are amazing! I am very envious, as I wouldn't say I've been that successful.

Are there any tips or tricks about your growing method you'd like to share with our community members, as I trust your bounty will be of great inspiration?

Well done.

Mitchell

Update on my summer veggies

Andy_J — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:40:26 GMT

Hello Everyone,

Summer is almost over and I just wanted to share some photographs of my summer harvest.

I had four types of peas and beans and while I had a good harvest, I have unfortunately not taken any photographs.

Below are photographs from today's harvest.

101 ApricotsChecking my eggplantA whopper eggplantToday's harvestA little over a kilo..

Stay safe and happy gardening

Re: How to get started with joining specific classes?

MitchellMc — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:52:12 GMT

Hi ,

Once our in-store workshops recommence, please feel free to contact the Activities Organiser at your nearest store. I trust they would be more than happy to hear about your interest in an introductory power tools D.I.Y. session and do their best to organise one. Most of our stores will also hold a monthly ladies' D.I.Y. class that encompasses a brilliant mix of beginner skills. They might make a chopping board or perhaps a garden pot stand, fantastic projects to get you started on your own D.I.Y. adventure.

Please let me know if you need any assistance, as I'd be more than happy to contact your local store for you.

Mitchell

Ranking herbs from easiest to hardest to grow

JaneK — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:42:22 GMT

I don't want to jinx myself, but this year for the very first time, I think I have managed to grow basil from seed. I've been lucky to have a very productive herb garden but I've never had much luck with basil or coriander. I'm not sure if it's the location or the watering regime but I'm determined to keep on trying.

This got me thinking about which herbs the gardeners of Bunnings Workshop might struggle with.

If you had to, from easiest to hardest to grow, how would you rank the following herbs?

Basil
Chives
Dill
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme

EASIEST | Rosemary > Mint > Oregano > Parsley > Thyme > Chives > Dill > Basil > Coriander | HARDEST

Jane

Re: How to get started with joining specific classes?

Elly2 — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:50:51 GMT

Thanks Mitchell, thats very helpful info. I'll check out the link. Is there a list of specific classes that I could join when the possibility arises? I like the idea f learning how to use the Drill Driver, that would help me with small tasks around the house, but I would really like to make something, simple of course, nothing to complex.