Don's Expert Answers

Due to the high volume of questions, Don is no longer able to answer individual questions until further notice. However, we hope you find some information relevant to your problem here amongst our huge library of past Q&A’s or in one of the thousands of fact sheets available for free here.


Don’s Expert Answers: Lots of Lemons

Question From: Allan Richardson in Barooga, Barooga New South Wales Nature of problem: Lots of Lemons Type of Plant (if known): Bright green leaves with some yellowing Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Flowering but not...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Liquidambar height

Question From: Kevin Phillips in Wodonga, Wodonga Victoria Nature of problem: Liquidambar height Type of Plant (if known): Healthy condition Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Suitable Container Plant?

Question From: Denize Hooton in Box hill South, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Suitable Container Plant? Type of Plant (if known): Agonis Flexuosa Pink Flamingo Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No symptoms Soil Type...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Corymbia Ficufolia has been planted in my front garden by the builder, at the moment it is a baby approx 5ft tall. I have been told by friends it is a massive tree and as my front garden is tiny I think I should remove it It is also close to my concrete driveway. If I remove it what do I do with it and when do I remove it. I would love a smaller tree that will provide some shade and privacy , I was thinking of a Crepe Myrtle (Indian Summer) ? Can you please advise me as i think i should prepare in the near future,. ?

Question From: Lynda in Reservoir , Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Corymbia Ficufolia has been planted in my front garden by the builder, at the moment it is a baby approx 5ft tall. I have been told by friends it is a massive tree and as my front garden is tiny...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Transplanting

Question From: Louise McQueen in Sandgate, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Transplanting Type of Plant (if known): Yesterday today and tomorrow. A variety sold as sweet petite Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Identifying a type of plant

Question From: Ashleigh Shipp in Young, Young New South Wales Nature of problem: Identifying a type of plant Type of Plant (if known): Photo attached Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): No illness Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

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