Question From: Marion Green in Blackwall, Blackwall New South Wales Nature of problem: My clivia garden bed has been sunburnt by this intense heat. Type of Plant (if known): The garden bed has been happily flowering for 5 years. Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Lily Polly over mains sewage line at the back of property
Question From: Meg in newcastle, newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: Lily Polly over mains sewage line at the back of property Type of Plant (if known): Lilly Pily Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Nil Soil Type...

Don’s Expert Answers: Suitable small trees near septic drain field
Question From: Scott hodder in Middleton, Middleton South Australia Nature of problem: Suitable small trees near septic drain field Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia little gem or natives Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):...

Don’s Expert Answers: can I grow a large bottle gourd in perth WA
Question From: Lili in Nollamara, perth Western Australia Nature of problem: can I grow a large bottle gourd in perth WA Type of Plant (if known): bottle gourd Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): na Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

Don’s Expert Answers: Thick slabs of bark coming off Jacaranda tree.
Question From: Colin Makin in Burpengary, Burpengary Queensland Nature of problem: Thick slabs of bark coming off Jacaranda tree. Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Bark coming off Soil...
Don’s Expert Answers: Large Lemon Scented Gum in large backyard. Planted when neighbours all had large backyards, but now houses have been built close to the tree. Is this dangerous? I recently had to cut down and grind the stumps of two other Lemon scented gums as they were very close to the fence line and the new house built in the neighbour’s backyard. The remaining gum is a few metres from where the trees were. Will the dying root systems from the other trees make the remaining tree unstable? Last question are these trees a fire hazard because of the eucalyptus oil?
Question From: Julie in Bedford, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Large Lemon Scented Gum in large backyard. Planted when neighbours all had large backyards, but now houses have been built close to the tree. Is this dangerous? I recently had to cut down and...
Don’s Expert Answers: Jacaranda with a severed root
Question From: Olivia in PArklands, Nairobi International Nature of problem: Jacaranda with a severed root Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda – 50 years old 6 ft around Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Our carpenter...

Don’s Expert Answers: Plant and leaves completely eaten
Question From: Elizabeth Crombie in Taigum, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Plant and leaves completely eaten Type of Plant (if known): Abutilon Chines Lantern Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Stripped of flowers...
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Question From: David in Nambour, Nambour Queensland Nature of problem: — Type of Plant (if known): — Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): — Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: —...
Don’s Expert Answers: not sure how high my tree will grow
Question From: David in Nambour, Nambour Queensland Nature of problem: not sure how high my tree will grow Type of Plant (if known): photinia x fraseri red robin Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): none Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
