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Don’s Expert Answers: Just had a baby and would love to plant a tree that I could build a treehouse in, in around 8-10 years. Whats the best to plant?
Question From: Tim in Windella, Maitland NSW Nature of problem: Just had a baby and would love to plant a tree that... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: I am led to believe that the daintree pine can grow anywhere from 4 to 7 metres high, i have planted it in the corner of my garden as a christmas tree and it is only about 4 metres away from my house. I am just wondering if the root systems from these pines cause issues with house slabs , do they have big root systems that cause problems . I also would like to know if these pines also look scraggly and older dead foliage sits on the bottom of the pine lilke most pines. Thankyou so much . shaz
Question From: Sharon Harris in mooloolah valley, sunshine coast QLD Nature of problem: I am led to believe that the daintree pine... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: don i live in central qld in drought conditions and want to plant some scented plants or shrubs for privacy along my fence line. do you have any suggestions.
Question From: gary oneal in blackall, blackall QLD Nature of problem: don i live in central qld in drought conditions and want... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: Japanese maple planted one year ago and new leaves falling off
Question From: Neil Cook in Leopold, Geelong VIC Nature of problem: Japanese maple planted one year ago and new leaves falling off... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: ey I live in northern Victoria. My maple tree’s new growth are curled and shrivelled. The tree is in lawn which i water every 3rd day. Temp has been around 30 with a few days pushing 40. I’m not sure what is happening. Please help?
Question From: Ash in Rochester, Rochester VIC Nature of problem: ey I live in northern Victoria. My maple tree’s new growth are... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: Looking form climber for over a cubby/tree house that flowers as much as possible..no thorns!
Question From: Rebecca Scott in Torquay, Torquay VIC Nature of problem: Looking form climber for over a cubby/tree house that flowers as... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: Fruit drop on a Kennsington Mango tree the tree is about 15 years old the tree has fruited twice in the last 7 years both times over 200 mangoes each time the last time was 2 years ago it gets flowers all in the season the mangoes start to form but they turn black and drop
Question From: Keith Bowden in Woonona, wollongong NSW Nature of problem: Fruit drop on a Kennsington Mango tree the tree is about... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: would like more moisture /juice in our oranges
Question From: Bernie in Robertson, Robertson NSW Nature of problem: would like more moisture /juice in our oranges Type of... read more -
Don’s Expert Answers: Kelpie / Border Collie that barks incessantly at everything while driving.
Question From: Jo in Preston, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: Kelpie / Border Collie that barks incessantly at everything while driving. ... read more -
Growing Gird of Paradise Plants From Seed
Question From: Peter Hollingworth in New Beith, Brisbane QLD Nature of problem: Need details on growing bird of paradise plants from seed... read more -
Rescuing Lemon Tree From Roundup Damage
Question From: Cass in Yaven Creek, Adelong NSW Nature of problem: I have just moved into a new house and a tenant... read more -
Unknown Worms or Parasites Garden Beds
Question From: Jarrett Bouts in Aberfoyle Park, Aberfoyle Park SA Nature of problem: Unknown worms/ Parasites(?) in raised vegetable garden beds ... read more