Question From: John Brooks in Callala Bay, Callala Bay NSW Nature of problem: I have this plant that came up in my veggie patch and have no idea what it is. So I’m not sure if to leave it or rip it out. Type of Plant...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Do I need to trim the bottom branches from my Liquidamber trees so that they develop a trunk. At the moment they are growing really well but the trunk is only about 20-30 cm
Question From: Chris in Gunnedah, Gunnedah NSW Nature of problem: Do I need to trim the bottom branches from my Liquidamber trees so that they develop a trunk. At the moment they are growing really well but the trunk is only about...
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 I could build a treehouse in, in around 8-10 years. Whats the best to plant? Type of Plant (if known): ...
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 can grow anywhere from 4 to 7 metres high, i have planted it in the corner of my garden as a...
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 to plant some scented plants or shrubs for privacy along my fence line. do you have any suggestions....
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 Type of Plant (if known): Japanese maple inaba shidare Symptoms of Plant Illness...
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 curled and shrivelled. The tree is in lawn which i water every 3rd day. Temp has been around 30...
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 much as possible..no thorns! Type of Plant (if known): Climber with lots off...
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 15 years old the tree has fruited twice in the last 7 years both times over 200 mangoes each time the...
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 Plant (if known): citrus – orange naval Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT...
