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Don’s Tips – Plants In Winter
On a sunny day in winter, the garden can be a lovely place to be in. Winter is the... read more -
Don’s Tips – Chocolate
The whole world loves chocolate. Its scientific name Theobroma cacao means “Food of the Gods”. The ancient Aztecs used... read more -
Don’s Tips – Caffeine and Nicotine
What have coffee and cigarettes got to do with insects? Well, new research with insects has shown that plants produce... read more -
Trying To Locate A Plant
Question From: shiree johns in morayfield, brisbane QLD Nature of problem: trying to locate a plant Type of Plant (if known): mayflower... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: I planted my Roly Poly Satinash in memory of my late daughter, but foolishly, in an unsuitable place. I don’t want to lose it. Is it possible to replant it? Thanks so much.
Question From: Elizabeth Guntrip in Wynnum West, Brisbane QLD Nature of problem: I planted my Roly Poly Satinash in memory of my... read more -
Don’s Tips: Myth Of The Tap Root
Extremely heavy recent rains and windy days in coastal areas of Australia have caused many trees and shrubs... read more -
Don’s Tips: Transplanting Large Shrubs and Trees
Winter is the best time of all to transplant larger shrubs and even trees. These plants are dormant in... read more -
Don’s Tips: Weather Affects Flowering Times
Wattles in some areas of Australia are flowering early this year. The Queensland Silver Wattle is flowering 6-8 weeks... read more -
Don’s Tips: Fences
Do you need a new fence? Well before you decide what sort of fence you want consider the... read more -
Don’s Tips: Root Rot
If you’re in an area that experienced a lot of rain throughout summer and autumn, expect a lot... read more -
Don’s Tips: Gardena Hose
Have you ever drunk water out of a garden hose and wondered about the plastic taste? Garden hose water... read more -
Don’s Tips: Winter For Wild Birds
With winter now here many insect-eating birds will be scrounging for food as there aren’t many insects around in... read more