Norton's amateur DIY landscape thread

[UdonThani Pete]

Norton, you are both doing a great job mate, nice plants and everything but just one question, I really like the colour of the concrete leading up to your car port, could you please tell me how you done it, materials etc, as I will need to start shortly on my drive and thus far have no idea.

Cheers, Pete

[astasinim]

Great looking garden there Norton. Is there no problem with some of the trees being quite close to the house?

[dirtydog]

could you please tell me how you done it, materials etc,

Iron oxide colorant.

[SEA Traveler]

Well done Norton. It is obvious you take pride in your place and the wifey is keeping nice and clean and without clutter. a little nibbles from the critters in the pool every now and then I suppose. Enjoy!

[SEA Traveler]

Great looking garden there Norton. Is there no problem with some of the trees being quite close to the house?

I was wondering that as well only from the standpoint of ants and other crawling critters on the trees and shrubs that they might have easier access to getting in the house.

I do however like the looks of all the plants and trees. IMO it makes for a homey feel to the place.

[Norton]

I really like the colour of the concrete leading up to your car port, could you please tell me how you done it, materials etc, as I will need to start shortly on my drive and thus far have no idea.

It is pebble stone on top of concrete. Cement is layed on top off driveway. Pebble stone liberally spread on top of wet cement and trawled smooth and even so no cement can be seen. You should be able to find a builder who can do it. Very common throughout Thailand.. See it a lot in restaurants and hotels. Used a lot around pools.

Pebble Stone Gallery

Brick border is terra cotta. The ones with the lego type connectors. 8 baht per piece.

[Norton]

Iron oxide colorant.

From the pics I would have said same as you can't see detail of small pebbles. But it is as I describe above.

[aging one]

Sits on about 2/3 rai.

That is the key mate. Space!! I consider myself lucky to have 110 wah here in BKK.

[Norton]

I was wondering that as well only from the standpoint of ants and other crawling critters on the trees and shrubs that they might have easier access to getting in the house.

Surprisingly few ants in the house. Missus uses a white powder all around the foundation. Damn good stuff it seems.

[Norton]

I consider myself lucky to have 110 wah here in BKK.

Whole different deal here in Isaan. Lived in Bangers for many, many years and must say having some elbow room and a garden sure beats it.

[dirtydog]

Cement is layed on top off driveway.

Thats normally colored with iron oxide, generally the small stones would be mixed in, then it would be poured on top of the concrete drive way, trowelled off, as the concrete sets off a quick wipe over with the trowel with a flat damp sponge attached to clean the top layer of stone.

[Norton]

Thats normally colored with iron oxide, generally the small stones would be mixed in, then it would be poured on top of the concrete drive way

You're probably right. Frankly I was not really watching that close. Had seen the finished product before done by a builder friend and hired the same folks to do the job.

[DrAndy]

Quote: Originally Posted by nedwalk i can,t help but wonder do you mow your own grass or does someone do it for you I diligently supervise the whole operation.

Chang or Singha?

Frankly I was not really watching that close.

Chang x 6 then

[Norton]

Chang or Singha?

Leo. One large bottle for the supervisor and two plus 100 baht for the supervised.

[UdonThani Pete]

Thanks Norton and DD, The guy who done your drive is he anywhere near Udon Thani, if he is I would like to use him, top job mate.

Thanks again,
Pete

[Norton]

The guy who done your drive is he anywhere near Udon Thani

No he's in Roiet. Take a walk about in Udon and find a hotel, restaurant or other with what you want. You should be able to get a lead to the builder from them. Here in Roiet both Global House and Home Mart sell the pebble stone. Might try them or HomePro if you have one in Udon for a recommended contractor.

[Bangyai]

Beautiful looking house Norton but the garden walls seem very low ? Is there no problem with security when you have to go away for a few days or do you use mines

[sues2]

Very nice mate,well done

[Norton]

Beautiful looking house Norton but the garden walls seem very low ? Is there no problem with security when you have to go away for a few days or do you use mines

They are low. Wanted an unobstructed view of the vast open space behind the house. Walls are about 1.5 meter on outside and 1 meter on inside. Just high enough to keep out wandering livestock. Both four and two legged. The missus two elder sisters live directly across the street. Both hard working, honest, good people. Neighbors the same. The village is very small. Only around 250 people. Ne'er do wells and thieves not tolerated. Only one small road into the village and it is always under the scrutiny of the old ladies who congregate to chaw on beetle nut everyday at entrance to the village.

Always plenty of folks around to keep an eye on the house so a big high wall not needed. Nor are bars on the window.

[Marmite the Dog]

It's changed a bit since I was there last. The fat Dane and the bald Merkin have been removed.

[Norton]

The fat Dane and the bald Merkin have been removed.

Not too mention the septic tank hasn't over flowed since you were here.

[Marmite the Dog]

The fat Dane and the bald Merkin have been removed.

Not too mention the septic tank hasn't over flowed since you were here.

Err, yes. Hmm...

[Rural Surin]

Lovely garden, Norts! Top Notch! The real work is yet to come....

[larvidchr]

Very nice place your Wife and You have made there Norton ....

[Begbie]

Like the way you've kept the property wall low.