Garden
Back to Real Grass?
The first artificial turf pitch was laid in Rhode Island in 1964, and started to gain attention when the Houston Astro Dome opened in 1966 with It took another 20 years before an Australian artificial turf sports field was completed…
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5 Pros And Cons Of Greenhouse Kits
Guest Post Greenhouse kits offer a convenient and efficient way for individuals to cultivate plants, flowers, and vegetables in controlled environments. These kits come in various sizes, designs, and materials, catering to the diverse needs of gardeners and horticulturists. However,…
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Hiring a Dingo Loader
Spreading a lot of topsoil or levelling a large garden yourself? One of the best tools is a ‘Dingo’ or ‘Kanga’ loader. These can usually be hired locally at very reasonable rates. Can be a bit scary driving the dingo…
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Artificial Grass v Real Grass
As I walk around residential areas one thing I have started to see more and more is artificial grass. I have even seen builders put artificial grass on the nature strips in front of their show houses. (Can you still…
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Guerrilla Gardening
If you haven’t heard of the expression ‘Guerrilla Gardening’ is gardening on land you don’t own. So why would you spend your time on this when you have got lots of other jobs in your new house? Well in my…
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Recycling Builder’s Waste
During the building process there can be a lot of materials that would go to waste if you don’t speak to the builder and make sure they are left on site. Here are some of the materials we have saved…
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While The House Is Built
If you are getting a house built you can feel lost with not much to do between the contracts being signed and being ready to move. Here are some suggestions for you to be doing during the wait. Inspect Progress…
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Easy to grow vegetables for beginners
Guest Post from Tristan There’s no better feeling than growing your own vegetables. It’s not only fun and healthy, its super rewarding. When thinking of starting your own little veggie garden, sometimes getting it started can be the hardest part….
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Soil Heave – Protecting the Slab After Construction
Once the house is completed it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be concerned about the foundations. This is particularly the case if your house is Built on Clay as there is a risk of ‘Slab Heave’. This is the result of moisture…
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Electrical Planning – Outside
A lot of people forget all about outside electrical work. . . but it can make a big difference to how much easier it makes things. I have listed some of the electrical things you might like to think about….
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