Question From: in penshurst , vic Victoria Nature of problem: the house is old and needs renovating badly please… my mum just died of cancer and dad is to old and no money. please help us Type of Plant (if known): hi burke, i need help to find a team of people...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Composted horse manure
Question From: in Mount Martha , Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Composted horse manure Type of Plant (if known): Veggie garden Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): – Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting...

Don’s Expert Answers: I bought a Washington Navel from a nursery, and the leaves were closed, I planted and watered it but the leaves are still closed is there a problem or is this normal for this time of year
Question From: in Bacchus Marsh, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: I bought a Washington Navel from a nursery, and the leaves were closed, I planted and watered it but the leaves are still closed is there a problem or is this normal for this time of year Type of...
Don’s Expert Answers: Can you grow herbacious peonies in Springwood NSW?
Question From: in Casino, Casino New South Wales Nature of problem: Can you grow herbacious peonies in Springwood NSW? Type of Plant (if known): Peony Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): – Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...
Don’s Expert Answers: my 2 yr old chickens are not laying since we moved 4 weeks ago, they have gone from 24 eggs a day to 2 eggs a day?
Question From: in Vasse, busselton Western Australia Nature of problem: my 2 yr old chickens are not laying since we moved 4 weeks ago, they have gone from 24 eggs a day to 2 eggs a day? Type of Plant (if known): its not a plant Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try...

Don’s Expert Answers: What is this plant please
Question From: in Tighes Hill, Newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: What is this plant please Type of Plant (if known): N/A Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix...

Don’s Expert Answers: I want to save a Very leggy Chinese lantern
Question From: in St. Kilda east, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: I want to save a Very leggy Chinese lantern Type of Plant (if known): Chinese lantern. See photo below Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Very leggy....
Don’s Expert Answers: Can I grow hydrangeas in a brick planter box, it’s 3 bricks high
Question From: in Albion Park Rail , Shellharbour New South Wales Nature of problem: Can I grow hydrangeas in a brick planter box, it’s 3 bricks high Type of Plant (if known): None Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None...
Don’s Expert Answers: Can my Chinese privet hedges be grown into tress?
Question From: in Belivah, QLD Queensland Nature of problem: Can my Chinese privet hedges be grown into tress? Type of Plant (if known): chinese privet ( the yellow leaf one) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No illness...
Don’s Expert Answers: When and how do you prune a native hibiscus
Question From: in Alstonville, Ballina New South Wales Nature of problem: When and how do you prune a native hibiscus Type of Plant (if known): It is a native Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No problem Soil Type (e.g....
