Page 8 - DIY Tips & Tricks

Sand is a very versatile material used in the construction and trade industry , not all sand is same the same and choosing the right sand for your project can make a massive difference

Sand for laying bricks and concrete blocks

When laying bricks or concrete blocks a fine "loamy" sand is required. A fine sand allows small adjustments to joint heights

Concrete Sleeper and what you need to know

 What are Concrete Sleepers?

How Strong Are Concrete Sleepers?

What size do they come in?

What if I need to cut a sleeper? 

Do you sell the post aswell? 

How do they get delivered? 

What if they crack? 

Do I need an engineer or council requirement?

Winter has been tough on a lot of Brisbane lawns this year. Even my lawn has dry patches and yellowing, and while I've enjoyed the break from mowing over these cooler months – I think it is time to get the lawn back to Garden Guru standards! Spring is just around the corner and we are lucky to have this beautiful rain this weekend, a great time to get

When I see bare earth garden beds I cringe for the plants! Not only is that beautiful top layer of soil exposed to erosion and direct heat from the sun, but weeds are given free run. It really doesn’t matter what material is used to cover the soil as long as it allows water through, allows the soil to “breathe” (worms to poke their heads out at night

So its still lovely cool weather and while we can look forward to all wrestling with the gardens come spring and summer, now is a great time to focus on more structural improvements, that we might not get a chance to address once the weather warms up again. Retaining walls are a great way to add formal structure to a landscape and to maximise usable