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Question From: Christine in Tarragindi, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Retaining wall pushed apart by plant roots Type of Plant (if known): Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Question From: Marty in Cranbourne North , Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Black tips and black leaves on new growth Type of Plant (if known): Pyrus calleryana capital Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Black tips on...
Question From: Phoebe Richard in MERRIWA, MERRIWA New South Wales Nature of problem: Tree recommendations Type of Plant (if known): Tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No illness Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
Question From: DAVID CARTER in DECEPTION BAY, BRISBANE Queensland Nature of problem: KAFFIR LIME TREE PRUNING Type of Plant (if known): KAFFIR LIME TREE Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): NO ILLNESS Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
Question From: Sandra Brown in ORMISTON, ORMISTON Queensland Nature of problem: Hay Fever/Asthma Type of Plant (if known): Geisha Girl Plant Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No illness Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam)...
Question From: Denise Dowding in Birkdale, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: I have dozens of brown speckled beetles on my orange tree. They appear to chew on the blossoms- not sure if they are affecting fruit set. Any ideas about their identity and whether or...
Question From: Patricia Shannon in Ryde, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Buying a tree to comply iwth Ryde Council rules Type of Plant (if known): Water Gum Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): not appliclable Soil...
Question From: Tina in Tallegalla, Qld Queensland Nature of problem: Underplanting a Jacaranda with natives Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Part shade and dry climate Soil Type (e.g....
Question From: Carmen Guilhaus in Adelaide, Adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: Will Tiger Grass Grow in these conditions? Type of Plant (if known): Tiger Grass Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): none Soil Type (e.g....
Question From: gary oneal in BLACKALL, BLACKALL Queensland Nature of problem: what climber to grow in a dry climate 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...