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.


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   Type of Plant (if known):  bird of paradise   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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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 that lived here previously accidentally sprayed the lemon tree with roundup. About a third of the tree has died but the rest is still producing...

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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   Type of Plant (if known):  –   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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Trying To Track Down Rare Hydrangea

Question From:  Anna in  Highgate,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  looking for a hydrangea I used to grow   Type of Plant (if known):  hydrangea   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  none   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...

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Feature Plant for Pool

Question From:  Peter Curtis in  Lynbrook,  Victoria VIC   Nature of problem:  Hi BBY Team,I have installed an above ground pool next to a raised garden and am looking for advice on a feature plant, bush or tree to put in. The garden sits about a foot below the top of...

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Will Shade Affect Citrus Growth?

Question From:  Jame Adams in  Thornlie,  Thornlie WA   Nature of problem:  We have a dwarf lemon (Meyer) & dwarf lime in pots in a Northern aspect & they are thriving. We would like to extend our shade cloth covering in our garden to incorporate the 2 citrus...

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Tips On How To Get Seeds Growing ?

Question From:  Ahlan Dimachki in  Burwood,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Tips on how to get seeds growing ?   Type of Plant (if known):  Banksia Cuneata   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  not propagating seed  ...

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Video Enquiry

Question From:  Peter Gregory in  Mount Colah,  Mount Colah NSW   Nature of problem:  na   Type of Plant (if known):  na   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  na   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: ...

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Blisters On Leaves

Question From:  Trish in  Clear Island Waters,  Gold Coast QLD   Nature of problem:  Blisters on leaves.   Type of Plant (if known):  Szygium Aussie Gem   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  I have two plants planted next to...

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