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The 'Bunnings Trap': Why Standard Lilly Pillies Ruin Narrow Garden Beds
Planning a narrow hedge in South East Queensland? Don't buy the standard 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly until you read this guide on spacing and cultivars.
Turning a Sandy Dustbowl Into a Lush Lawn: Why Water Runs Straight Through and How to Fix It
Inherited a sandy, bare backyard? Learn why grass starves in sand, how to build soil structure with compost, and which grass seed actually survives shade.
Rotten Siding and Low Slabs: Why Your Garden Bed is Destroying Your House (and How to Fix It)
Buying a home with a low slab and rotten siding? Learn why mulch against the foundation is a mistake and how to install a gravel buffer and dry well in clay soil.
Stop Buying Cheap Lattice for Star Jasmine: A Better Balcony Privacy Fix
Planning a balcony privacy screen? Before you buy timber lattice for your Star Jasmine, read this. Learn why wire systems are cheaper, stronger, and look better.
Missing Sand at Your Paver Edges? Why Your Contractor Is Wrong and How to Fix It
Contractor left gaps in your paver edging? Learn why missing polymeric sand destroys patios and how to fix the edge before grass takes over.
Don't Paint Your House Green: How to Choose Exterior Colors in a Forest
Living in the PNW? Don't make the mistake of painting your house forest green. Here is how to pick a color that pops against trees and complements 70s brick.