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Question From: Melinda White in Cremorne, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: looking for a place to purchase proper soil (not “made” soil). Type of Plant (if known): na Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):...
Question From: Yvonne & Dave Reesby in Maroochydore, Maroochydore Queensland Nature of problem: brown weathered leaves Type of Plant (if known): Cordyline Fruticosa Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): brown and shredded...
Question From: Derek Williams in Perth, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: ANNUAL TREE PRUNING OF PENCIL PINES Type of Plant (if known): CYPRESS PENCIL PINES Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): NOW GOING BUSHY AFTER...
Question From: Kay Hazell in Thurgoona, Thurgoona New South Wales Nature of problem: My Jacaranda tree has never flowered. It is about 6-8 years old. We do have winter frosts and the tree was coverd each winter until it was over my height [about 4 years] Type of Plant...
Question From: Albert Fawcett in Elanora, Gold Coast Queensland Nature of problem: When should I prune back my Cuphea hyssopifolia to encourage new growth and enhance flowerring? Type of Plant (if known): Cupea Hyssopifolia Pink flower Symptoms of Plant Illness...
Question From: Rosemary Olton in Upwey, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Want to grow a vine up the house wall to creep over a pergola to far wall that will not have large root system. I wanted Wisteria but am afraid that the roots will be too close to house and...
Question From: Louisa Spiteri in Earlwood, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Unsure on plant combination in window flower bed Type of Plant (if known): Bougainvillea ‘La Jolla’; Ixora (Ixora chinensis ‘Prince of Orange’; Pelargoniums Symptoms of...
Question From: Daniel in Royston park, Adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: What hedge to plant near a salt pool Type of Plant (if known): Bush christmas Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
Question From: Ela & Ian in RYDE, RYDE New South Wales Nature of problem: Tree approx.2mtr height ( healthy) BUT plastic 400mm pot broken – thinking to repot in Square 400mm – should I add sand or what to it? Type of Plant (if known): Cupressus glabra...
Question From: Rosie Kozarov in Wyndham Vale, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: leaves not growing back Type of Plant (if known): i think its an ornamental vine Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): no leaves growing Soil...