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.


Golden Elm In Pot

Question From:  Sarah in  Magill,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  Is it possible to pot grow a Golden Elm tree?   Type of Plant (if known):  Golden Elm   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  NA   Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

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Yellowing of Leaves

Question From:  Kerrie in  Bentleigh,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Yellowing of leaves   Type of Plant (if known):  Gardenias   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Yellowing of entire surface of several leaves on...

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Growing Climber In Shade

Question From:  Kathleen van Son in  Clarkson,  Clarkson WA   Nature of problem:  Growing climber in shade   Type of Plant (if known):  Not known   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  not known   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

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Small Trees For Horse Arena

Question From:  Cheryl Beattie in  BEAUMONT HILLS,  BEAUMONT HILLS NSW   Nature of problem:  I need recommendation please – see other comments below.   Type of Plant (if known):  Small Deciduous tree   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...

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Navel Valencia Orange?

Question From:  Carioca da Gema in  Pacific Palms,  Forster NSW   Nature of problem:  Not a problem: a discovery!   Type of Plant (if known):  Valencia orange   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  fruit a bit flecky   Soil...

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Warratah Not Flowering Correctly

Question From:  Jonny in  Curl Curl,  Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  I dont think it’s flowering crrectly   Type of Plant (if known):  Waratah Shady Lady Crimson   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  None   Soil Type...

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Microcarpa Var. Hilli Flash As A Hedge

Question From:  Rachel in  Preston ,  Melbourne  NSW   Nature of problem:  I’d like to plant Microcarpa Var. Hilli Flash, on a boundary wall As a pleached hedge to be kept clipped To 2.5 Meters – 10 long. It will go on the Northern boundry which is a brick...

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Finding A Proper Mulberry Tree

Question From:  curtis reimers in  fountaindale,  fountaindale NSW   Nature of problem:  finding a proper mulberry tree   Type of Plant (if known):  mulberry   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  n/c   Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

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