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First of the 3 Re purposed water tank beds almost done

Oh Nice, Lucas, we have done the same thing here. one of my things was to throw all the fallen branches in the bottom of the beds when we first placed them. The smaller branches that we were not...

Oh Nice, Lucas, we have done the same thing here. one of my things was to throw all the fallen branches in the bottom of the beds when we first placed them. The smaller branches that we were not saving to burn in our wood heater, the two beds that got the most (they are smaller tanks) were...

Oh Nice, Lucas, we have done the same thing here. one of my things was to throw all the fallen branches in the bottom of the beds when we first placed them. The smaller branches that we were not saving to burn in our wood heater, the two beds...

Oh Nice, Lucas, we have done the same thing here. one of my things was to throw all the fallen branches in the bottom of the beds when we first placed them. The smaller branches that we were not...

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Lucas, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:12 PM

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Vicky: Mar 31, 2020 at 11:27 AM

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What is your best and favourite garden tool for raised beds?

I also have 2. I keep one out the front and back, hanging over the verandah beam. Just grab and go!

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Mark, Apr 27, 2016

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JudyM: Mar 30, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Creating a Green/Glasshouse from Old Windows

Reen, casements are often used to make cloches for starting seedlings etc before winter has ended. What sort of windows are you using? Can you give us a photo please? If you are using casements,...

Reen, casements are often used to make cloches for starting seedlings etc before winter has ended. What sort of windows are you using? Can you give us a photo please? If you are using casements, there's a way to put them together to make the structure strong. If you are using aluminium windows...

Reen, casements are often used to make cloches for starting seedlings etc before winter has ended. What sort of windows are you using? Can you give us a photo please? If you are using casements, there's a way to put them together to make the...

Reen, casements are often used to make cloches for starting seedlings etc before winter has ended. What sort of windows are you using? Can you give us a photo please? If you are using casements,...

reeeen4, Mar 29, 2020 at 8:41 PM

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ClissAT: Mar 30, 2020 at 12:23 AM

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Creating raised beds for stuff off the side of the road

Did another tread on this today But this is the first result

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Lucas, Feb 7, 2020

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Lucas: Mar 29, 2020 at 7:13 PM

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I've been busy of the past few months

Awesome chair Mark just missing the giant esky have a good day. Dave

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Mark Seaton, Jul 7, 2019

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Wedgetail: Mar 22, 2020

Hustler Raptor 42 Zero Turn

Been on the look out for a Zero turn mower for awhile now, having to maintain the 2 properties with the old Mowers just wasnt "Cutting it" so to speak

Nearly pulled the plug on a new Toro, but...

Been on the look out for a Zero turn mower for awhile now, having to maintain the 2 properties with the old Mowers just wasnt "Cutting it" so to speak

Nearly pulled the plug on a new Toro, but then found this little beauty 17 minutes away from me, its practically brand new with only 7hrs on the...

Been on the look out for a Zero turn mower for awhile now, having to maintain the 2 properties with the old Mowers just wasnt "Cutting it" so to speak

Nearly pulled the plug on a new Toro, but then found this little beauty 17 minutes away from...

Been on the look out for a Zero turn mower for awhile now, having to maintain the 2 properties with the old Mowers just wasnt "Cutting it" so to speak

Nearly pulled the plug on a new Toro, but...

Ray Speed, Mar 11, 2020

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Ray Speed: Mar 11, 2020

Quick and cheap fence?

I've used construction fencing in the past and it's held up to my bullies running and playing. Once I got my permanent fencing up, I've been repurposing the construction fencing as trellises.

Tonytony, Mar 6, 2020

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Vivienneleroux: Mar 9, 2020

A lot of questions about mulch

I don't have any hard facts on sugar cane mulch nutrients but this taken from a supplier of it : "Made up of finally shredded Australian organic Sugar Cane, this mulch is rich in nutrients that...

I don't have any hard facts on sugar cane mulch nutrients but this taken from a supplier of it : "Made up of finally shredded Australian organic Sugar Cane, this mulch is rich in nutrients that rejuvenate your soil and encourage Earthworm production throughout the soil." It certainly does seem...

I don't have any hard facts on sugar cane mulch nutrients but this taken from a supplier of it : "Made up of finally shredded Australian organic Sugar Cane, this mulch is rich in nutrients that rejuvenate your soil and encourage Earthworm...

I don't have any hard facts on sugar cane mulch nutrients but this taken from a supplier of it : "Made up of finally shredded Australian organic Sugar Cane, this mulch is rich in nutrients that...

Rickyelwey, Feb 21, 2020

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Gerry C: Mar 2, 2020

Tip Recycle hot beverage container to worm farm

My favorite is worm composting! Had them inside for years. I like the worm bin with wheels. Only issue is taking off tray because they become very heavy to empty. No problem with nats because the...

My favorite is worm composting! Had them inside for years. I like the worm bin with wheels. Only issue is taking off tray because they become very heavy to empty. No problem with nats because the come with a lid. Odor can be a problem if over feeding or not covering food with browns. Those 10...

My favorite is worm composting! Had them inside for years. I like the worm bin with wheels. Only issue is taking off tray because they become very heavy to empty. No problem with nats because the come with a lid. Odor can be a problem if over...

My favorite is worm composting! Had them inside for years. I like the worm bin with wheels. Only issue is taking off tray because they become very heavy to empty. No problem with nats because the...

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Cheryl Smyth, Feb 22, 2020

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Cheryl Smyth: Feb 27, 2020

Making a trellis

Bunnings do carry reo mesh....just search for " Reinforcing Mesh"inlieu of rio. Best call the trade dept in your local Bunnings first. Also, I've seen reo mesh, could be returns or large off...

Bunnings do carry reo mesh....just search for " Reinforcing Mesh"inlieu of rio. Best call the trade dept in your local Bunnings first. Also, I've seen reo mesh, could be returns or large off cuts in the discount bin from time to time. If you have any commercial construction going on in your...

Bunnings do carry reo mesh....just search for " Reinforcing Mesh"inlieu of rio. Best call the trade dept in your local Bunnings first. Also, I've seen reo mesh, could be returns or large off cuts in the discount bin from time to time. If you...

Bunnings do carry reo mesh....just search for " Reinforcing Mesh"inlieu of rio. Best call the trade dept in your local Bunnings first. Also, I've seen reo mesh, could be returns or large off...

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Hayden, Feb 25, 2020

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GKW: Feb 25, 2020

How to DIY worm bin?

There are a few threads in this forum on this exact topic. Do a little search for worm farms in the top right of your screen. Here are a few to get started:

Ringo Perkov, Feb 24, 2020

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Fergzter: Feb 24, 2020

Solar Garden Lights

I'm using iThird Solar Lights Outdoor. One thing worth noting is that it comes with an efficient solar panel, which can charge the light for about four to six hours. When fully charged, the lamp...

I'm using iThird Solar Lights Outdoor. One thing worth noting is that it comes with an efficient solar panel, which can charge the light for about four to six hours. When fully charged, the lamp can operate for between eight and 12 hours.

I'm using iThird Solar Lights Outdoor. One thing worth noting is that it comes with an efficient solar panel, which can charge the light for about four to six hours. When fully charged, the lamp...

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ClissAT, Jun 20, 2018 ... 2

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VincentBowman: Feb 18, 2020

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Upcycled Esky Wormfarm

Turning the Esky into a worm farm is a really logical method of upcycling, congrats! :thumbsup:

When it comes time to harvest some compost out of the farm there are a few ways to encourage the worms to...

Turning the Esky into a worm farm is a really logical method of upcycling, congrats! :thumbsup:

When it comes time to harvest some compost out of the farm there are a few ways to encourage the worms to vacate your chosen handfuls. One is to add a handful of bran to one far corner which draws all the worms...

Turning the Esky into a worm farm is a really logical method of upcycling, congrats! :thumbsup:

When it comes time to harvest some compost out of the farm there are a few ways to encourage the worms to vacate your chosen handfuls. One is to add a handful...

Turning the Esky into a worm farm is a really logical method of upcycling, congrats! :thumbsup:

When it comes time to harvest some compost out of the farm there are a few ways to encourage the worms to...

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Fergzter, Feb 13, 2020

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ClissAT: Feb 16, 2020

Cattle Panel Hoop House

Will do. It might be a while though since the current temperature is 9 degrees F. I guess that temperature illustrates why I need a hoop house.

CraftyTera, Feb 10, 2020

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CraftyTera: Feb 15, 2020

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DIY'ish Worm Farm

Great photo! really glad you posted this, I'm in need of starting my own worm farm. Well Done!

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Burga, Feb 10, 2020

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Albert: Feb 15, 2020

Poultry tractors

I have also started a quail tractor a few days ago , 90x45s that I rip sawed into 4 pieces so I had 22.5x45s I used them for the gram with 45x45 posts. It’s super light and quite surprisingly...

I have also started a quail tractor a few days ago , 90x45s that I rip sawed into 4 pieces so I had 22.5x45s I used them for the gram with 45x45 posts. It’s super light and quite surprisingly solid!

I have also started a quail tractor a few days ago , 90x45s that I rip sawed into 4 pieces so I had 22.5x45s I used them for the gram with 45x45 posts. It’s super light and quite surprisingly...

reeeen4, Feb 15, 2020

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reeeen4: Feb 15, 2020

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Fence out of pallets

I plan on planting pollinator friendly/attracting flowers and plants in the tops of the pallets as the fence runs close to my garden. I also hear droning or humming coming from the woods at times...

I plan on planting pollinator friendly/attracting flowers and plants in the tops of the pallets as the fence runs close to my garden. I also hear droning or humming coming from the woods at times so I'm wondering if there isn't a bee colony back there already.

I plan on planting pollinator friendly/attracting flowers and plants in the tops of the pallets as the fence runs close to my garden. I also hear droning or humming coming from the woods at times so I'm wondering if there isn't a bee colony back...

I plan on planting pollinator friendly/attracting flowers and plants in the tops of the pallets as the fence runs close to my garden. I also hear droning or humming coming from the woods at times...

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Vivienneleroux, Feb 8, 2020

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Vivienneleroux: Feb 10, 2020

Mark's video : 8 Garden Products That I WASTED My Money On

I bought a chipper chopper several years ago. It was pretty good for small stuff, not fibrous. Very slow with anything substantial. I am now trying to convince myself that the Hansa 13hp mulcher...

I bought a chipper chopper several years ago. It was pretty good for small stuff, not fibrous. Very slow with anything substantial. I am now trying to convince myself that the Hansa 13hp mulcher like Mark's, is an investment I can justify. A little story on the Chipper Chopper. I had wanted...

I bought a chipper chopper several years ago. It was pretty good for small stuff, not fibrous. Very slow with anything substantial. I am now trying to convince myself that the Hansa 13hp mulcher like Mark's, is an investment I can justify. A...

I bought a chipper chopper several years ago. It was pretty good for small stuff, not fibrous. Very slow with anything substantial. I am now trying to convince myself that the Hansa 13hp mulcher...

GKW, Jan 26, 2020

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DTK: Feb 9, 2020

What wood chipper mulcher should I buy?

Universalpuzzle, welcome! If I was doing the job you described, I'd hire a big machine or just get a guy in with an even bigger machine after the excavator or bobcat has pulled out all the...

Universalpuzzle, welcome! If I was doing the job you described, I'd hire a big machine or just get a guy in with an even bigger machine after the excavator or bobcat has pulled out all the trees. The big commercial truck mounted chippers do an amazing job and very fast too. You'd be flat out...

Universalpuzzle, welcome! If I was doing the job you described, I'd hire a big machine or just get a guy in with an even bigger machine after the excavator or bobcat has pulled out all the trees. The big commercial truck mounted chippers do an...

Universalpuzzle, welcome! If I was doing the job you described, I'd hire a big machine or just get a guy in with an even bigger machine after the excavator or bobcat has pulled out all the...

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Mark, Apr 21, 2015 ... 2

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ClissAT: Feb 8, 2020

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Compost bin/Worm farm in a bath tub.

Hi Clissa Does the Compost dry out with the mesh lid? Looks great have a couple of old baths might just have to try it Cheers Lucas

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ClissAT, Aug 10, 2017

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Lucas: Feb 7, 2020

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Battery Chainsaw

I picked up a Stihl 14" electric chainsaw a couple of years ago. I was getting tired of all the adjustments and engine problems with my gas powered saw. I'm amazed at the productivity of the saw....

I picked up a Stihl 14" electric chainsaw a couple of years ago. I was getting tired of all the adjustments and engine problems with my gas powered saw. I'm amazed at the productivity of the saw. With two batteries I can go all day and get a hell of a lot accomplished efficiently and quietly....

I picked up a Stihl 14" electric chainsaw a couple of years ago. I was getting tired of all the adjustments and engine problems with my gas powered saw. I'm amazed at the productivity of the saw. With two batteries I can go all day and get a hell...

I picked up a Stihl 14" electric chainsaw a couple of years ago. I was getting tired of all the adjustments and engine problems with my gas powered saw. I'm amazed at the productivity of the saw....

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stevo, Jul 3, 2015 ... 2 3

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greg egle: Feb 7, 2020

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My Fire Pit build project using retaining wall blocks & galvanised rim

Hey, mark you may want to look into the fumes that galvanized steel can give off at certain temps, because I know welding galvanized steel is bad for your health and I figure heating it might not...

Hey, mark you may want to look into the fumes that galvanized steel can give off at certain temps, because I know welding galvanized steel is bad for your health and I figure heating it might not be either. Just concerned, I hope I'm wrong

Hey, mark you may want to look into the fumes that galvanized steel can give off at certain temps, because I know welding galvanized steel is bad for your health and I figure heating it might not...