SWAP: Plants
Luke Buckle
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
If you have a plant you'd like to giveaway or trade, feel free to post details of the plant or tree with a photo here, and if someone wants what you have, they can let you know.
Remember to include your country, state and town/suburb.
be as clear as you can about the condition and size of the plant, and just like in this general [SWAP[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/swap-dsvw-vd~3216452) thread, it's best to always share private details only via private message, accessed via profile pages.
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8 years ago
I have a large amount of miniature mondo grass. Would be great for a formal garden or some edging that needs to be greened up.
Probably about 30 plants in all. Location is Sydney's inner west. DM me for details!
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