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: I have a sticky white cotton wool like substance on my chain of hearts. Is pyrethrum ok ti spray on it
Question From: Christine Beer in Middle Swan, Middle Swan Western Australia Nature of problem: I have a sticky white cotton wool like substance on my chain of hearts. Is pyrethrum ok ti spray on it Type of Plant (if known): Chain of hearts Symptoms of Plant Illness...
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...
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...
Don’s Expert Answers: Blueberry Ash appears to be dying
Question From: April Xu in Caringbah, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Blueberry Ash appears to be dying Type of Plant (if known): Blueberry Ash Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Leaves going brown and dry Soil...
Don’s Expert Answers: How much rid a rot to use on kangaroo paws
Question From: Carol Ferguson in York, York Western Australia Nature of problem: How much rid a rot to use on kangaroo paws Type of Plant (if known): Kangaroo paw Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Ink spot Soil Type (e.g....
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...
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...
Don’s Expert Answers: would like to know if the 2 below plants (seeds and berries are toxic to dogs)
Question From: Marthes (Tess) Ryan in Wyndham Vale, Vic Victoria Nature of problem: would like to know if the 2 below plants (seeds and berries are toxic to dogs) Type of Plant (if known): Elaeocarpus blueberry Ash (fruit & leaf) and Pittosporum (seeds &...
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...
