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geejay
08-11-2008, 08:16 AM
a couple of cliping and shapings to share :)

mowjoman
08-11-2008, 10:50 AM
Very nice work

lifestyle
08-11-2008, 11:04 AM
Very nice work

ditto

[plus more characters to make it more than 14]

m287j
08-11-2008, 07:42 PM
Well done Geejay, here's a few of mine.

geejay
08-11-2008, 07:54 PM
Great work Matt,the form plant in front of the ball is that a cycas revoluta?nice contrast and good proportions,beautie,gotta love this kinda work :)

lifestyle
08-11-2008, 08:01 PM
a couple of cliping and shapings to share :)

Was this for a customer or your own property, geejay ?

geejay
08-11-2008, 08:06 PM
Was this for a customer or your own property, geejay ?

why do you ask? :)

lifestyle
08-11-2008, 08:10 PM
... you've used one of the images as your avatar and you take a lot of pride in the job and rightly so, you've done a good job. Just thought it might have been your own property.

geejay
08-11-2008, 08:35 PM
... you've used one of the images as your avatar and you take a lot of pride in the job and rightly so, you've done a good job. Just thought it might have been your own property.

sorry for being defensive :)

no not mine or our design ,the garden belongs to a lovely greek lady,one of our first clients in oz,all organic,paradise,so much to it,lots of little detail,spent 4 hrs on shaping last week,two weeks time do the lawn,mulch mow,final shapings and will take some more piccys and post. :)

m287j
08-11-2008, 08:42 PM
Great work Matt,the form plant in front of the ball is that a cycas revoluta?nice contrast and good proportions,beautie,gotta love this kinda work :)

Thanks geejay, yep it is a cycas revoluta.

geejay
08-11-2008, 08:56 PM
sorry to bug you again, but if you do not mind, :)

is the burgandy coloured hegding plant:loropetalum chinensis"china pink",if it is its a plant of great interest for me in design.Do you clip it back as well? do you adjust its ph,they are acid lovers, a great plant and tough,drought hardy,grows in shade/sun and will thrive around vigarous tree roots.I have used them as stds in a design in nz.have completed a design using them here in melbourne. :)

geejay
08-11-2008, 09:26 PM
Well done Geejay, here's a few of mine.

hi Matt,another question(hope this does not put you out)

the brown ball in the foreground,it that comprossma cuppachino(like the coffee) :)

cheers

geejay
08-11-2008, 09:33 PM
Well done Geejay, here's a few of mine.

hi Matt

geez iam buzzing you,just tell me to buzz off if its to much.

iam doing some research on gliditsia'sunburst' into shrubs and ground covers that will grow underneath them succesfully,i have on my list thus far:renga renga,dietes,loropetalums,liropes,watsonia,arums,b ulbs,tree orchids,agapanthus,clivias

would you know any others? :)

m287j
08-11-2008, 10:07 PM
It is not loropetalum chinensis china pink, when i remember the name i will let you know.

m287j
08-11-2008, 10:11 PM
hi Matt,another question(hope this does not put you out)

the brown ball in the foreground,it that comprossma cuppachino(like the coffee) :)

cheers

Yep the brown ball is Coprosma Cappuccino, and yes it is pronounced cappuccino.

m287j
08-11-2008, 10:15 PM
hi Matt

geez iam buzzing you,just tell me to buzz off if its to much.

iam doing some research on gliditsia'sunburst' into shrubs and ground covers that will grow underneath them succesfully,i have on my list thus far:renga renga,dietes,loropetalums,liropes,watsonia,arums,b ulbs,tree orchids,agapanthus,clivias

would you know any others? :)

Given the folliage of the Gleditsia sunburst and the fact that is deciduous you are going to want some ground cover or shrubs that don't mind some shade and require little water as the Gleditsia sunburst will be thirsty.
Agapanthus, clivias, liropes, lomandra's and cordyline would all look good and thrive. Another colourful choice that i use a lot and make a small hedge of it (once trained) is star jasmine.

geejay
08-11-2008, 10:32 PM
It is not loropetalum chinensis china pink, when i remember the name i will let you know.

maybe a hebe :)

geejay
08-11-2008, 11:02 PM
maybe a hebe :)

could be hebe inspiration,are the flowers candle like shaped pinkisk/purple in colour,in flower now. :)

geejay
09-11-2008, 07:33 AM
Given the folliage of the Gleditsia sunburst and the fact that is deciduous you are going to want some ground cover or shrubs that don't mind some shade and require little water as the Gleditsia sunburst will be thirsty.
Agapanthus, clivias, liropes, lomandra's and cordyline would all look good and thrive. Another colourful choice that i use a lot and make a small hedge of it (once trained) is star jasmine.

yep ,thank you,star jasmine(chinese star jasmine) is a good hardy landscape plant,i will use this plant to cover a retaining wall about 3m's from the gliditsia'sunburst'.

have you used the belgian clivia hybrids? iam used to using the miniata and nobilis,all toughies,but do not know the belgian hybrids,they look more dwarf and compact,good flowers in the nursery,but will they stand the rigours of a landscape site?

geejay
09-11-2008, 08:47 AM
posted a picture of the gliditisia situation under a new thread so we do not go of coarse on the cliping and shaping thread. :)

haireyscarie
09-11-2008, 08:53 AM
yeah
that's the way
start a new post
like ffs
is there 2 sets of rules here or what
i tryed this as well and all of the got nuked
but some people can just spam it up all the time :dean: :dean:

:( ;) ;) :rolleyes: :dean:

m287j
09-11-2008, 09:15 AM
yep ,thank you,star jasmine(chinese star jasmine) is a good hardy landscape plant,i will use this plant to cover a retaining wall about 3m's from the gliditsia'sunburst'.

have you used the belgian clivia hybrids? iam used to using the miniata and nobilis,all toughies,but do not know the belgian hybrids,they look more dwarf and compact,good flowers in the nursery,but will they stand the rigours of a landscape site?

I haven't used the belgian variety, just the nobilis myself. I am sure if they are like the other varieites they will do just fine.

geejay
09-11-2008, 08:49 PM
matt have you got a picture of clivia nobilis to post under the picture designated forum,i have one of miniata and the belgian :)
would be good to see and compare :)

m287j
09-11-2008, 09:03 PM
I will post some tomorrow, i will just have to walk out the backyard to take the photo.

Bgs
26-11-2008, 05:21 PM
Keep the pictures coming :wave-hi: I still have my L plates on but really enjoy hedging here is one from today

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/Dcann/100_0427.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/Dcann/100_0423.jpg

63impala
26-11-2008, 05:23 PM
Nice work BGS.

Stripes
26-11-2008, 06:33 PM
Here's a few of mine.

Stripes
26-11-2008, 06:44 PM
A few more of mine.

Bgs
26-11-2008, 06:58 PM
A few more of mine.

absolutely stunning very impressive , well done :wave-hi:

Stripes
26-11-2008, 08:47 PM
Thanks mate. Its a shame I cant stand doing it anymore!

administrator
27-11-2008, 08:21 AM
Seeing as your giving up the shaping why dont you do a thread on tips etc and pass on your knowledge on how to shape hedges .

People that shape hedges is an art form . i know some turn the hedges into shapes of animals buildings castles and more .

I for one would love to hear from a hedge artist .

Shame to see such talent go to waste

geejay
12-12-2008, 12:06 PM
a recent cliping and shaping that was really fun to do.

Bluey
12-12-2008, 07:33 PM
Nice work. I would love to be this good.

AdrianH
15-12-2008, 08:34 PM
Hi guys, Today i had to knock back a job through lack of equipment, it was a 10 foot hedge and I would like to know what equipment I would need to tackle this? I seem to be attracting jobs like this lately and apart from lack of equipment I also have no idea how I should quote on this. Any advice appreciated.

Cheers Adrian.

Haven Outdoor Services.

geejay
16-12-2008, 04:35 PM
a ladder,articulated hedge prunner,on multi tool power unit,plus hedger.

pricing $1-$2 per minute,higher the work,higher the price.

AdrianH
16-12-2008, 04:57 PM
Thankyou Geejay, I shall get some quotes on that gear now.

MikeD
24-01-2009, 09:48 PM
hmm i think i have to put my rates up. I do a really good job too.

Fred's mowing
26-04-2009, 08:30 PM
Thought i'd throw in a few or so...

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administrator
26-04-2009, 08:46 PM
Fantastic shots thanks for sharing good stuff guys

63impala
26-04-2009, 08:52 PM
Nice photoes how did you get that pole hedger so long what brand is it shiny.

mowjoman
27-04-2009, 06:52 AM
Beautiful work!
How do you charge for that, hourly rate or fixed quote?

Stripes
27-04-2009, 08:20 AM
Very nice work!

Bluey
27-04-2009, 10:33 AM
Wow....pretty impressive. How long did it take you.

Fred's mowing
27-04-2009, 10:46 PM
Thanks for the kind words!
We do all our hedges on a quote basis.
Bluey, many jobs here with varying time frames.
Impala63, the cutter is a shindy. We simply bought the pole chainsaw attachment & wacked the hedgecutter head on it, turns a 2 meter hedge cutter into a 3 meter hedgecutter :cool: .But dont tell anyone ;) .It gives you fantastic reach & is only a little heavier.
It also allows you to stand off your work alittle & have a better look at the big picture Want more pics???
Cheers Dean.

Fred's mowing
27-04-2009, 10:51 PM
Anyone spot Wally on pic 8 ???
Cheers Dean.

geoff
27-04-2009, 10:51 PM
more pics love to see a true pro , well done mate....will definaltely recommend you ....

DavidS
28-04-2009, 05:47 AM
Awersome pics, how often do you do the big hedges

Fred's mowing
28-04-2009, 08:26 PM
more pics love to see a true pro , well done mate....will definaltely recommend you ....
I think Im a reasonable gardener, but Im not too flash with computer skills :confused: . My daughter posted the last lot,next time she comes home for a Sunday roast I`ll get her to post up another batch.
Cheers Dean.

Fred's mowing
28-04-2009, 08:34 PM
Awersome pics, how often do you do the big hedges
In some cases not as often as I would like :( .Some ppl push u & only want it done once a year, u can still get the lines straight but it isnt as dense & tight, therefor the appearance isnt as crisp :( .
On the other hand I can understand their point of view when its time 2 pay up :sad: .
Cheers Dean.

geoff
28-04-2009, 10:33 PM
I think Im a reasonable gardener, but Im not too flash with computer skills :confused: . My daughter posted the last lot,next time she comes home for a Sunday roast I`ll get her to post up another batch.
Cheers Dean.
arent you the gardener that does the hedges for dame melbas old property near yarra glen...

Fred's mowing
29-04-2009, 08:07 PM
arent you the gardener that does the hedges for dame melbas old property near yarra glen...
No, but Ive always wanted a crack at them, they,re not too straight :rolleyes: .
Cheers Dean.

MOWON
21-04-2010, 05:02 PM
a couple of cliping and shapings to share :)

Nice work geejay
I also trim and shape bonsai (hobbie) and topiary (work)
and I find this type of work has my most job satisfaction compared to mowing.
When a client has conifers , shrubs etc that can be trimmed into manicured shapes and the lawn is well maintained . It makes the property worth far more to the owner and the referrals from the photos you have taken ( I keep a before and after album) on certain properties can be a huge assett to real Estate quotes or maintenance on Body Corporate quotes.

Nice work gee***
Cheers Mike
:wave-hi: :wave-hi: :wave-hi:

Anjaryan
21-04-2010, 10:39 PM
Stihl have brought out an extension for their multi tool, extra 1m length, a metal version $120 and also a carbon fibre version $170 which has next to no weight in it.

Next on my supermarket list!!

DavidS
26-04-2010, 07:30 AM
Yes I have one, not a lot of extra weight but I wish I had bought the smaller Sthil multitool as the km130 gets a bit heavy after doing hedges for a hour or so. What I have found with the extension is that it is a little hard to get to plug into existing shaft and when you take it off the inner shaft is still joined to the the multitool, so you have to grab it and pull it off, in the process you get a handle full of grease. So be careful when you use it, I now know so I just pull the extension off until I can grab the inner shaft with a pair of long nose pliers.

Bluey
27-04-2010, 05:23 PM
I have the multi tool with the articulated hedger and am thing of getting the extension but more for use with pole saw attachment. Thanks for the tip David. I too find it heavy to use after awhile but is great for large hedges. Even makes me look half professional lol.