Yates Zero Once a Year Path Weed Gun Twin Pack
Barry from Parramatta is having trouble with unsightly weeds growing in between his pavers and also algae and moss on the surface that is a bit slippery. Barry wants to know how to get rid of them effectively. This is a common problem that Nigel ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Rita Hill showed how to turn a boring concrete paver into a beautiful piece of garden artwork. Paint the concrete stepping stone with straight Bondcrete so that the cement mix will bond to it. Leave for 12 hours to dry. Prepare your tiles while ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
High pressure water cleaners
Is an oil-stained driveway or mouldy pavers dragging down your home's appearance? Shirl shows the quick fix with a high pressure water cleaner. A freshly painted house and manicured lawn won't disguise an oil stained driveway or mouldy pavers. ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Appian Paving
The owners of this property had just completed extensive renovations to their house and wanted a new driveway more in sympathy with their new-look home. The owners chose pavers from the new Appian Paving range. The advantage of Appian Pavers is ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Michelle Paver
Michelle Paver was born in central Africa but went to England as a child. After earning a degree in biochemistry from Oxford University, she became a partner in a London law firm but eventually gave that up to write full-time. Read the full ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Don's Landscaping Tips: Good Geometry
The use of good geometry in garden design creates a spectacular formal courtyard in a small area. Matching the pinky-grey brick of the house with limestone pavers can give a natural looking backdrop for geometrically placed plants and other ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Sue visits Veranda Home and Garden
Just like clothes, gardening is part of the fashion industry. Sure you can't wear the latest garden ornament, but the trends in the garden certainly come and go. Many gardeners will remember the mission brown pergola and the brown small pavers, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Episode: # 10 09/06/07
Since joining The Garden Gurus, Nigel has had plenty of emails about paving. First of all he would like to thank everyone for your much appreciated support and getting in touch. How to fix sunken pavers is a common question, and it is not ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Brick Engraving
If you are in the process of renovating or building your home, here is a way to stand out from the crowd. It is now possible to carve your house name, number or anything you like into the surface of house bricks and pavers. It doesn't matter ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Jolly Rogers
Mike Rogers operates from a corrugated steel shed with his wares stacked in the tiny front office and spread about the site. But don't let appearances deceive you - Mike's business "Jolly Rogers" stocks everything from pavers to pedestals and [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Mondo Grass
Steps, pavers, concrete slabs or tiles can look very stark and harsh in the garden. A popular landscaping trick is to tone down these areas using one of the varieties of mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus). Don visited Bronte House in Sydney, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Effectiveness
Weeds are also a problem this time of year as they can sprout up in your pavers, garden beds and in your lawns. Weeds can be particularly persistent; always popping their heads up, but before you lose the plot trying to strangle them with your ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
