Don's Expert Answers

Question From: Steve Rowell in Coomera Waters, Coomera Queensland Nature of problem: Can you grow ornamental plums or japanese maples on the coastal fringe of the gold coast. I miss my deciduous trees Type of Plant (if known): Flowering plum Symptoms of Plant Illness...

Question From: Elizabeth in Lighthouse Beach , Port Macquarie New South Wales Nature of problem: Grevillea, Ivory Whip has never flowered Type of Plant (if known): Grevillea Ivory Whip Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No...

Question From: Glenys reardon in Quinns Rocks, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Ficus Type of Plant (if known): No photos Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Roots Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix...

Question From: lorraine Wnoroski in allenby gardens , adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: I have a very narrow back garden. I want to plant the capital pear trees as a screen along the back fence. I have been given mixed advice on spacing. I have already dug...

Question From: Sophie Thompson in Tootgarook, Mornington Peninsula Victoria Nature of problem: Can I relocate this plant Type of Plant (if known): Adenanthos sericeus (Woolly Bush) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil...

Question From: kim in Merrylands, sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: magnolia leaves fall off and no flowers in winter Type of Plant (if known): magnolia with purple and white flowers Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

Question From: Herb Klemperer in Smiths Lake, Smiths Lake New South Wales Nature of problem: How can I keep my Rainbow Lorikeet warm outside on our decking in her cage? Type of Plant (if known): no Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

Question From: Anthony Faulkner in Rocky Point, Wyong New South Wales Nature of problem: I have a very narrow garden bed between my fence and concrete around my house of approximately 250mm. Is there anything I can plant that would go to 2m or a bit less in that...

Question From: Cheryl Berry in Glass House Mountains, Glass House Mountains Queensland Nature of problem: I need to access if the plants have an invasive root systems so as to damage pipes Type of Plant (if known): Dwarf Baby Bunting Lillypilly and Nerium Oleander...

Question From: Angie Franco in Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria,Ca. International Nature of problem: My 18ft. Jacaranda. Type of Plant (if known): My Jacaranda tree is turning yellow,dropping it’s leaves and branches Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...