Question From: Pauline Ford in Kariong, Kariong New South Wales Nature of problem: purchasing miniture lady finger tree Type of Plant (if known): lady finger banana tree, miniture Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): NIL Soil...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Is there a awareness rose or plant for Fibromyalgia?
Question From: Jason Hiscock in Wellard , Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Is there a awareness rose or plant for Fibromyalgia? Type of Plant (if known): Roses Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Purple Soil Type...
Don’s Expert Answers: Lilly Pilly close to water meters
Question From: Sam in wattle grove, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Lilly Pilly close to water meters Type of Plant (if known): Lilly Pilly (Bush christmas) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil Type (e.g....
Don’s Expert Answers: Various vegetables amd flowers stunted and dying
Question From: Deborah in Adelaide, Adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: Various vegetables amd flowers stunted and dying Type of Plant (if known): Nasturtiums, spring onions, zuchinnis, capsicums Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...

Don’s Expert Answers: Unknown insect ?pest
Question From: Louise Korte in Mitchell Park , SA South Australia Nature of problem: Unknown insect ?pest Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia little gem Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Leaf drop Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

Don’s Expert Answers: Sparse leaves
Question From: Louise Korte in Mitchell Park , SA South Australia Nature of problem: Sparse leaves Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia little gem Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Leaves only on tips branches Soil Type (e.g....
Don’s Expert Answers: Frangipani trunks have black soot
Question From: James Daly in Bali, Bali International Nature of problem: Frangipani trunks have black soot Type of Plant (if known): Mature Frangipani…10 + yrs old Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Black soot on...
Don’s Expert Answers: Ornamental pear tree transplanted now leaves are closed as if stressed
Question From: Attadale in Attadale, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Ornamental pear tree transplanted now leaves are closed as if stressed Type of Plant (if known): Ornamental pear tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Don’s Expert Answers: my jacaranda tree leaves are turning brown in autumn
Question From: SUSAN SCHMIDT in MT CLAREMONT, PERTH Western Australia Nature of problem: my jacaranda tree leaves are turning brown in autumn Type of Plant (if known): jacaranda tree planted in clay soil Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Don’s Expert Answers: Stop plant taking over garden
Question From: Lyn Smith in Shalvey, Shalvey New South Wales Nature of problem: Stop plant taking over garden Type of Plant (if known): Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not ill, too healthy Soil...
