Question From: Ashley Clarke in Woodford , Brisbane QLD Nature of problem: trying to identify what type of flowering plant this is Type of Plant (if known): not sure Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): nil Soil...
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Weed Problem
Question From: Derek Hauwert in Vincentia, Vincentia NSW Nature of problem: I have a weed that is spreading on my lawn that I cannot distinguish online and would like to know of a spray that will kill it/them but not my palmetto buffalo lawn. Type of Plant (if...
Tree Not Giving Fruit
Question From: Alf in Rockingham, Perth WA Nature of problem: tree not giving fruit Type of Plant (if known): Passon fruit Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): no ilness i can see Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...
Magpie
Question From: koosje in beldon, perth WA Nature of problem: about a Magpie Type of Plant (if known): magpie Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Magpie Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: ...
Why Are My Sasanqua Camellias Not Growing?
Question From: Vicki Garrood in Mount Coolum, Mount Coolum QLD Nature of problem: Why are my Sasanqua Camellias not growing? Type of Plant (if known): Early Pearly Sasanqua Camellia Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Poolside Magnolias Are Dying
Question From: Leanne Falvo in Mornington, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: I have little gem magnolias around my pool. Pool is fresh water with no chlorine. Since we put them in we have lost 4 of them and I am now loosing another. All plants have died the same...
How To Get Rid of Borers
Question From: Lauren in Westmeadows, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: Borers on my wisteria plant gave all but destroyed it. I’ve been forced to prune almost right back to the main stem. I need to find a product that deals with getting rid of borers from...
Plant I.D.
Question From: Jill McCarthy in Greenfields, Perth WA Nature of problem: not a problem but would like an identification of the plant – photo attached Type of Plant (if known): n/a Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
What Tree Is This?
Question From: Rachel in Swansea, Newcastle NSW Nature of problem: Tree type? Type of Plant (if known): Unsure 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: NA...
Wetting Agent For Lawn
Question From: LW in ashford, adelaide SA Nature of problem: I have a santa anna couch lawn & was recommend brush off/metmac (metsulfuron methyl) for controlling/killing oxalis. I have bought a 200g bottle of Metmac 600 but all instructions are per hectare...
