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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: I want to espalier a Camellia sasanqua ‘Something Special’ along a south east facing brick wall, the wall is 8 mts long and 1.5 mts high. There is a garden bed (40 cm wide) in front of the wall which is edged with cement and stone. There are Agapanthas growing in the bed which i want to remove and plant the Camellia to be trained along the wall. I am worried that the bed may not be wide enough for the Camellia’s root system. I do not want to remove the edging.

Question From:  donna in  lucknow,  Orange NSW   Nature of problem:  I want to espalier a Camellia sasanqua ‘Something Special’ along a south east facing brick wall, the wall is 8 mts long and 1.5 mts high. There is a garden...

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Don’s Expert Answers: We have dug out an establish palm tree in front of our house and would like to replant in the same spot with another tree (2-3m max height as there is overhead wire above) . Would the new tree thrive if planted on the same spot and is there any recommendations on preparing the site.

Question From:  May in  Frewville,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  We have dug out an establish palm tree in front of our house and would like to replant in the same spot with another tree (2-3m max height as there is overhead wire...

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Don’s Expert Answers: All trees are dying

Question From:  Caz in  Minlaton,  Minlaton SA   Nature of problem:  All trees are dying   Type of Plant (if known):  various large trees, gums, and im not sure…   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Leaf damage

Question From:  Geoff Prince in  rural property 35 kilometres west of Albany,  Albany WA   Nature of problem:  Leaf damage   Type of Plant (if known):  rhubarb, apples and some others   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try...

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Don’s Expert Answers: shot hole (i think)

Question From:  shaman in  Carina,  Brisbane QLD   Nature of problem:  shot hole (i think)   Type of Plant (if known):  Flowering plum Prunus cerasifera   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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