Question From: in Wright, Canberra Australian Capital Territory Nature of problem: None Type of Plant (if known): None Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: none...
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Don’s Expert Answers: My dwarf pink lady apple is so sheltered it does not lose its leaves… does it matter?
Question From: in CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM South Australia Nature of problem: My dwarf pink lady apple is so sheltered it does not lose its leaves… does it matter? Type of Plant (if known): dwarf pink lady apple Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...
Don’s Expert Answers: Quince bush removal/transplant
Question From: in Oakley, Cincinnati International Nature of problem: Quince bush removal/transplant Type of Plant (if known): Quince bush Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Removal/transplant Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...

Don’s Expert Answers: Asking if I can cut plant in half – will it regrow and branch out, or if I make a deep cut, will it sprout from there?
Question From: Anne Oxley in Tewantin, Tewantin Queensland Nature of problem: Asking if I can cut plant in half – will it regrow and branch out, or if I make a deep cut, will it sprout from there? Type of Plant (if known): Ponytail Palm – Beaucarnea...
Don’s Expert Answers: Browning leaves
Question From: Mary Jo Deveau in Los Angeles, La Mirada International Nature of problem: Browning leaves Type of Plant (if known): Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Leaves are browning even...
Don’s Expert Answers: Removing spider lillies
Question From: Anna Feher-holan in white rock, white rock Queensland Nature of problem: Removing spider lillies Type of Plant (if known): Spider lillie Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Want to remove Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
Don’s Expert Answers: Isn’t growing/developing, has white spots all over
Question From: Rachel in Baringa, Sunshine coast Queensland Nature of problem: Isn’t growing/developing, has white spots all over Type of Plant (if known): Bird of paradise Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): White...
Don’s Expert Answers: i would like to know where i can but a japanese “prunus Mume” tree – one that produces fruit. there is an article on it on your site but i am having trouble finding a nursery that supplies it.
Question From: Angela Xiriha in ferntree gully, mebourne Victoria Nature of problem: i would like to know where i can but a japanese “prunus Mume” tree – one that produces fruit. there is an article on it on your site but i am having trouble finding...
Don’s Expert Answers: Grafting Lilly Pillys
Question From: Jon Paul Winson in Somerton Park, Adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: Grafting Lilly Pillys Type of Plant (if known): Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Non Soil Type (e.g....
Don’s Expert Answers: Full sun plants that are wilting in the sun and failing to thrive
Question From: Amye Wibberley in Maddington, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Full sun plants that are wilting in the sun and failing to thrive Type of Plant (if known): Cosmos, Cornflowers, Marigolds Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose...
