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Can anyone tell me what's happened here? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/418820624.jpg Not sure if gardening & DIY is the best place, but I'm scratching my head over t |
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Boundary fences. Could someone please advise as to what constitutes an adequate boundary fence. The fence we have at the moment is about a metre high in reasonable condition. Could probably do with a coat of stain. The new neighbour says it's not an adequate fence and wan... |
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Concrete benchtop. wax? Can anyone tell me what wax you use for your concrete bench top please? thanks! |
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Monolithic cladding from late 90s We're looking at buying a home from the 'leaky homes' era. It's in sound condition and we may reclad down the road (if we purchase), but the immediate maintenance needed is a repaint. Does anyone have any idea rough estimates for this kind of work? We're ... |
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I may have poisioned my Dahlia's -advice please so we have convolvulus in our garden, for years I have tried different methods to kill it. This year I put some gel weed killer on the new leaves popping up - now I see that some of the new growth on several dahlia's near by doesn't look happy. can they b... |
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Cedar wood shutter Wanted does anyone know where I can get cedar wood shutters to cover a window that is 121cm x 227cm. thank you in advance |
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Reducing sound between party wall. I live in a townhouse and am getting a bit of noise through the party wall. Whats the best remedy? Another layer of gib? or is there another product out there? |
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Oxalis I have been helping clear out a garden that is full of oxalis, I thought about trying Ronstar? I've heard Rude recommend it, is it any good or is there anything better, it's for someone who doesn't have a lot of money so I don't want to suggest something ... |
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Roofing costs Any idea of reroofing costs per sq metre, for concrete tiles and also corrugated iron? Also extra costs such as scaffolding, taking off the old stuff, building consent if required (changing tiles to iron) etc? TIA |
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Raspberries in Pots? Do they grow well in pots or best in the ground? |
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Naughty Camilia tree Our Camelia tree is a lovely big one BUT! the flower buds come and get no further they just fall off Has anyone a solution or answers to this problem |
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Secret of growing carrots? What is the secret to growing decent carrots from seed? I have tried Manchester Table and carrot seed tapes and have had problems with both. Problems such as, carrots splitting, pale colours and small size. Any advice will be gratefully receiv |
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How deep to make concete foundation for 1000l tank Building concrete base then concrete block structure for two 1000 litre tanks - the tanks with the grill around them. With the weight once they're full, how deep do I need to have the concrete foundation. They'll be four concrete blocks high, |
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Any one growing/grown yams? tips please Just purchased some yams from the vege shop that are sprouting in the hope they will grow more yams for me. Ive heard they are like oxalis so plant them where you want them to be forever. anything else? |
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Telephone wire cutting across my section, who $$? Just bought a new section, thinking of building a kitset garage in the corner but there is a telephone cable cutting across the corner of my section from the street pole to neighbour's house. My question is -who is responsible for the cost of |
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Best Wasp bait / poison? we have wasps making their nests all over their property, whats the best bait used to kill these things? I dont want to stumble across a nest in the bushes when im gardening over the summer. I believe there is a product you add to jellym |
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Electric Question I am setting up a small cafe, and have been offered a espresso coffee machine but it has a 20amp plug. can i run this off normal power or do i need 3 phase? |
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Snowball tree - flowering now in Auckland? There is a request on neighbourly from someone who would like to get snowball flowers for the grandchildren to place on their beloved grandmothers casket at her funeral this week coming. I wish I had some to help her out. Does anyone know if it is the tim... |
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Need to replace the H/W Cylinder in a standard 3 bedroom house.I have just been to Bunnings to check the cost. They have a 137Ltre Cyl for about $800 odd dollars and then the price jumps to $1100.00 for the next size up. Is 137 Litres enough or do I need to buy the $1100.00 one . |
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Ride on mower thinking of buying a ride on mower any body out there know a good mulching mower |
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Question for Bearded Iris growers can anyone tell me why some of my beautiful irises have most unusual flowers with single thick petals.The flowers are insignificant. They used to be beautiful new cultivars with ruffled falls. Is this a genetic fault where the flower is reverting back to ... |
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Black polythene moisture barrier I want to put down some black polythene under my house as a moisture barrier. The ground is a little damp. Is there any particular black polythene to use ? I read construction grade 6mm. Is this correct ? Thanks |
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Best wood for fence posts Have options to get macrocarpa fence posts and rails. it isn't treated would this be more durable(last longer) than treated pine. Have alot of fences to renew. some posts are still ok but think I'll just start fresh . best technique for strong posts? |
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Tree to plant by fence for privacy As I have no clue to gardens and plants I thought I would ask here. The boundary fence is approx 3 metres from the house (about 6 feet high paling fence). I want to plant some thing that will grow no taller than 2.5-3 metres high to provide a |
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Best area in the garden to plant a daphne bush? I have a small daphne to plant but unsure what they need or like to survive. I've tried growing one before but haven't had any luck. Any hints? |
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