Question From: Mara Posa in Burnside heights, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: fruit grows to size of pea then falls off Type of Plant (if known): lemon Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): looks healthy Soil Type (e.g....
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Don’s Expert Answers: Hi, I value the natural bird life of my region, and work on attracting them with flowering species. I have some sub species of New Zealand Christmas Trees that never flower,…….. and some that flower year round. Can you please name the sub species that flowers year round so that I can buy more. Genus: Metrosideros Species ‘?? Common Name: ‘NZ Christmas Tree’ Yours sincerely Arthur McColl.
Question From: Arthur McColl in Silver Sands, Mandurah Western Australia Nature of problem: Hi, I value the natural bird life of my region, and work on attracting them with flowering species. I have some sub species of New Zealand Christmas Trees that never...
Don’s Expert Answers: WOODY LILLI PILLI HEDGE
Question From: CHRIS ROGERS in BONDI JUNCTION, BONDI JUNCTION New South Wales Nature of problem: WOODY LILLI PILLI HEDGE Type of Plant (if known): LILLI PILLI Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): At the lower level (up to one...
Don’s Expert Answers: Can rosemary be as tight knit and sharp as buxus for smallish topiary work ( balls and box hedge ) ?
Question From: Remy Alonso in Burwood, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Can rosemary be as tight knit and sharp as buxus for smallish topiary work ( balls and box hedge ) ? Type of Plant (if known): – Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...
Don’s Expert Answers: I wish to plant a viburnum hedge with two magnolia little gem trees. Will the west facing aspect be too hot for them?
Question From: Deb in Concord, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: I wish to plant a viburnum hedge with two magnolia little gem trees. Will the west facing aspect be too hot for them? Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia little gem Symptoms of Plant Illness...
Don’s Expert Answers: Maidenhair Fern
Question From: Margaret Worth in Butchers Ck Rd, wherrol Flat New South Wales Nature of problem: Maidenhair Fern Type of Plant (if known): Will it Kill Cattle Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Soil Type...
Don’s Expert Answers: Council ground out tree stumps on their park side of my fence but I am left with huge tree stumps still on my side of the fence. Should I have them ground out or possible to make into an unusual feature?
Question From: NORMA CRAWFORD in GOROKAN, WYONG New South Wales Nature of problem: Council ground out tree stumps on their park side of my fence but I am left with huge tree stumps still on my side of the fence. Should I have them ground out or possible to make into...
Don’s Expert Answers: Rhopalidia paper wasps
Question From: Paddy Martin in Narangba, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Rhopalidia paper wasps Type of Plant (if known): See other comments below Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): See other comments below Soil Type...
Don’s Expert Answers: Can’t remember variety
Question From: Susan Valeriano in Tully , Tully Queensland Nature of problem: Can’t remember variety Type of Plant (if known): Avocado Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
Don’s Expert Answers: Unknown Name of plant
Question From: Kelly Broad in Craigmore, Adelaide northern suburbs South Australia Nature of problem: Unknown Name of plant Type of Plant (if known): Please see photos for example however i am wondering what the plant is called. It currently stands approx 40cm high...
