Don's Expert Answers

Due to the high volume of questions, Don is no longer able to answer individual questions until further notice. However, we hope you find some information relevant to your problem here amongst our huge library of past Q&A’s or in one of the thousands of fact sheets available for free here.


Don’s Expert Answers: Existing hedge

Question From: Carol Humphries in Mittagong, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Existing hedge Type of Plant (if known): Photinia glabra ‘Rubens’ Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None just too big Soil Type (e.g....

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Don’s Expert Answers: Dear Sir / Madam, May I ask a question about a Lillypilly please? Understand my tree is called the Common Lillypilly: it has dark glossy green leaves and and abundance of pink, cherry sized berries, much loved by birds. It is nearly twice as high above the roofline, gives good summer shade to the garage. When my parents planted it about 40 or 50 years ago they may have thought it would remain a bush rather than become a massive tree. It is planted directly beside the concrete pathway and directly beside (about 3 feet away from) the garage brick wall. Issue symptoms: The concrete path has been slightly lifted in part by the roots. Further along on the same wall axis (kitchen wall) there are some small ‘staircase’ cracks in the brick work. A builder said the staircase cracks were not a big issue, possibly I can just measure or mortar this. The builder said the tree was massive and would not grow further. The neighbours garage wall has a small crack also, and he has ‘mentioned’ that his garage door does not shut as well as it might. My question: Has the tree reached its maximum growth and stopped growing? Your reply would be greatly appreciated, Regards Jenny Macpherson

Question From: JENNY MACPHERSON in Glen Waverley, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Dear Sir / Madam, May I ask a question about a Lillypilly please? Understand my tree is called the Common Lillypilly: it has dark glossy green leaves and and abundance of pink,...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Planting out citrus

Question From: Carl in Mudgee, Nsw New South Wales Nature of problem: Planting out citrus Type of Plant (if known): Tahitian Lime and eureka lemon Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): I have had these plants in terracotta pots...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Small Fig tree with small fruit

Question From: Rob in Warrak, Ararat Victoria Nature of problem: Small Fig tree with small fruit Type of Plant (if known): Fig Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Small fruit, Stragily looking not appearing to grow in size...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Pruning a hedge

Question From: Marie Klarich in Halls Head, Halls Head Western Australia Nature of problem: Pruning a hedge Type of Plant (if known): Min-a-Min Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): no disease Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...

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