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Painting stone concrete pots
Completed project. Hi all I have these two pots which have seen better days I want to restore them what paint should I be using and steps. Thanks in advance
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Should I add a rainwater diverter?
Hi all Hope everyone is safe. We have Storm water going into rain tanks and have outlet which takes excess water out. But in recent heavy rains I found that in-spite of the whole thing working effectively with volume of water coming through it spilled over in basement. Water wasn't clearing fast enough. I was thinking of…
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Landscaping ideas for a small strip
Hi friends HNY and thanks for help on previous posts. I am looking at doing something with the small strip in the picture. I have tried growing grass twice but it is always patchy. This strip is part shade / sun. Earlier we had unusable garage roof (upper section) now we have put synthetic surface and that area is…
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How to build shelf across corner?
Hi all I need help on making a corner shelf which room in the back to run wires. I want to put a shelf which I place amplifier and sub woofer on the floor just beneath that. Amplifier size in 45*30 cm , looking at the corner area it would have to be timber or board running diagonally and leaving room behind to run wires (…
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How to paint the timber door?
Hello I am a newbie and would love guidance on how to re-paint this door. Door's orientation was changed thus it is different colour. Do I need to prepare it etc. Also the brass fittings - how can they be spruced up? Thanks Thanks
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Screening for bins
Completed project. Hello all I am new to this and not much of a handy person. I want to hide the bins in my front yard which are visible to me all day through study desk. I don't need to have the top covered. As you will see in photo it has greenery behind that and I would need to access it. I am thinking a 'L' shaped…
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What plants to grow in this spot?
Hi friends Seeking guidance on what should I be growing on this spot. This spot had couple of year old Japanese maples which had started drying and were too close to a wall. We got rid of them last year. Soil does not seem very productive (tried growing veggies) I have added fertilizer etc. Tried Mustard last winter…
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What plants to grow in planters and pot?
Hi friends I recently renovated these planters and pots (with guidance from workshop). I am trying to decide what should I grow in these planters - I am looking for something flowering with fragrance but not too much hassle. Planters are in our deck and do get decent sun year round. One of the plants I am thinking is…
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What is wrong with my Carnations?
Hi all I grew these Carnations from seeds in March last year they and transferee seedling to these pots. I have had 1 plant produce 2 flowers they seem to well but growing in an interesting fashion. This spot does get morning sun and will get more sun in summer. Should I just let them be and they might flower or just get…
