Need ideas for backyard (2024)

Need ideas for backyard

I have just moved into my new little home with three little

boys and trying to seek of any kind of advice where will I start by lifting the top of this dead grass and re-creating something new.

• Labels:
• Gardening
• Landscaping
• Lawn
• Planting and Growing

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Welcome to Bunnings Workshop@simonelouise. We're pleased to have you join us at this exciting time. Congratulations on your new home. I'm sure you can put your stamp on it and make it wonderful for you and your boys.

So our clever and creative community members can assist you, can you please let us know how you would like to use this space? For example, would you simply like to have a new lawn? Or perhaps a cubby house for the boys? Or a garden where you can grow your own vegies? You might also like to show what's above the retaining wall so we can see the whole area.

I think you would benefit from reading the guideHow to plan a garden makeover. It explains how the first step is always to make a list of your priorities and then break down the project into manageable steps so it doesn't feel so overwhelming. We'd certainly be happy to help along the way. Once you share a few more details, I can tag some helpful members to assist, plus we have our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts to help.

All the best,

Jason

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Hi Jason my plans is to have a new lawn such as grass

and put my beautiful outdoor setting there and barbeque and shaded umbrella.

as you can see up the back there’s a space for gardening I will continue to pull out and clean that area

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Sounds great@simonelouise. Would you like to lay instant turf or grow a new lawn from seed?

The Bunnings team has helpful step-by-step guides for either project.

Jason

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 this is my job done to far I’m not sure maybe instant turf but will I need to do first before I lay that instant turf?

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The Bunnings step-by-step guide How to lay turf should have everything you need@simonelouise.

Please have a look and let us know if you have any follow-up questions.

Jason

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  as I have cleaned this area aswell I will also be laying turf here aswell There is a lot of dirt on top with the other products I will be getting will I have to flatten this excising dirt down or remove ?
what is best ?

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Hi @simonelouise,

You've done some wonderful work so far! I'd recommend running a metal tine fork through the areas and trying to drag out any remaining roots whilst opening up the soil. You can then rake the areas flat and you'll be ready to lay your turf. The existing soil looks in quite good condition, but you might like to add some top dressing as it will improve it and help you level the areas.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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