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,...
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...
Don’s Expert Answers: Huge yucca stumps, don’t know how to get rid of, been in for about 5 years
Question From: Malcolm Gilbert in Pinjarra, Pinjarra Western Australia Nature of problem: Huge yucca stumps, don’t know how to get rid of, been in for about 5 years Type of Plant (if known): yucca Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Don’s Expert Answers: looking to buy modena pigeons can you supply someone i can contact
Question From: bryan parish in oberon, n,s,w. New South Wales Nature of problem: looking to buy modena pigeons can you supply someone i can contact Type of Plant (if known): nil Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): nil Soil...
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...
Don’s Expert Answers: No problem, really. Just want to extend my best wishes to The Great Man.
Question From: Byron Jones in Werribee, Werribee Victoria Nature of problem: No problem, really. Just want to extend my best wishes to The Great Man. Type of Plant (if known): A human plant. Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Don’s Expert Answers: Just after some advice on citrus potting mix, see “other comments below”
Question From: leigh deppeler in penshurst, penshurst Victoria Nature of problem: Just after some advice on citrus potting mix, see “other comments below” Type of Plant (if known): x Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
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...
Don’s Expert Answers: Cutting the truck off and replanting it tree fern
Question From: Robert Owers in Mt Warrigal , Shellharbour New South Wales Nature of problem: Cutting the truck off and replanting it tree fern Type of Plant (if known): Na Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Na Soil Type...
