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How thick is an exposed aggregate overlay?
We have a plain concrete alfresco, and would like to have this covered in exposed aggregate to match our driveway. Generally how this is the layer that they’d put over this? And are they able to do the sides as well? Our backyard is sloped and I’m hoping to have the sides done so it looks like a step. Thanks
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How to fill this gap between retaining wall and concrete?
Getting a bit sick of having grass grow through this gap into my garden bed! It’s kikuyu grass and spreads so easily, so I need to stop it! Any suggestions on how to fill this gap?
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Need ideas for painting the fence
Looking for some tips and ideas - I think I would like to paint our side of our timber fence, however the posts stick up above the fence height and so are visible from our side and the neighbours’ side (see photo). I don’t want to leave the sides of these taller posts unpainted as I think that will look funny from our…
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How to improve my Kikuyu lawn?
Hi everyone, Hoping for some tips on how to improve the condition of my small Kikuyu lawn at the front of my house. In some areas it is great, but in others it is very thick and spongy, and in some spots it’s brown. It’s difficult to push the mower along in the spongy areas. There are also areas (shown in photos) where it…
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How to cover a concrete retaining wall?
Hi everyone, Hoping to get a little bit of advice ☺️ The above photos show the front landscaping for our new home, and I’d like to make some improvements to the concrete retaining wall. I am thinking of extending the retaining wall to meet the garden bed, eliminating that annoying little patch of lawn between the bed and…
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What is a small hanging plant that could cover my retaining wall?
Hi everyone, We have a retaining wall along one side of our driveway, and there is a small gap between the fence and the retaining wall. I’m hoping to find a trailing plant that doesn’t require much room up top that might help with covering the retaining wall. I love dichondra silver falls, but I’m not sure what their…
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How to use brackets for 2 x 31L Kaboodle Pullout Bin?
Hi everyone, Hoping for some help! I have purchased the 2 x 31L pullout bins by Kaboodle, and am at a complete loss as to how to use these additional black plastic brackets that came included. On the instructions it says they may be needed if not using a Kaboodle cabinet, which I’m not - I just have no idea how they’re…
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Do I need to dethatch my lawn?
Hi all, I have Kikuyu lawn out the front of my house, and 95% of it is in beautiful condition (even with a novice like me looking after it!). I do have a slope down at one corner of the lawn, and in this corner I am finding that the grass is so thick and spongy. I’ve attached some photos after edging and mowing it today,…
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How to level a backyard?
Hi team, Hoping for some advice on how to level my backyard. I’m planning on installing some treated pine sleepers in front of my fence to prevent the additional soil from sitting directly against the fence - is this a good starting point? I would also like to know what sort of soil mix I should be using to add to my…
