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Don’s Expert Answers: I would like to know who I could contact to identify the trees in my yard and how to look after them as a few look quite sick at the moment

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Question From: 
Cheryl Blair in  Kipparing,  Brisbane  QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
I would like to know who I could contact to identify the trees in my yard and how to look after them as a few look quite sick at the moment

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
not known sorry

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
???

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
///???

 

How often do you water the plant:
???

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
???

 

What type of plant is it:
???

 

How long since you planted it:
???

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
???

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
???

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
GROUND

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
???

Upload photo if available: 

Other Comments: 

 

Answer: Hi Cheryl,  Try the local plant nursery or the gardening club. Or try ads for local horticulturists in your local papers – they MUST be qualified horticulturists though.   Good luck,  Don.

 

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