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Open splits appearing in numerous places on branches.

Question From: Cheryl Thorne in Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Open splits appearing in numerous places on branches. Type... read more
Hedge to tolerate frost and heat?

Question From: Marion Leggett in Rouchel, Hunter Valley near Scone NSW Nature of problem: Want hedge plant traditional style dark green frost... read more
Bumps appearing on trunk of Silver Birch tree

Question From: Matt Jackson in Point Cook, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: Bumps appearing on the trunk of my Silver Birch tree... read more
Little Gem Magnolia transplant

Question From: Sharon Anderson-Taylor in Swan Hill, Swan Hill VIC Nature of problem: Little Gem Magnolia in a pot for 5 years... read more
Crystilasation in Tibochinna Tree branches

Question From: Dianne Edwards in Nth Narrabee, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: There is some white crystilasation growing in the fork of... read more
Cutting off trunk of large tree fern to re-grow

Question From: Rose Addison in LAWSON, LAWSON NSW Nature of problem: Cutting off trunk of large tree fern to re-grow Type... read more
Herbs to grow on top of potted citrus

Question From: cassandra harrison in Bathurst, Bathurst NSW Nature of problem: what herbs to grow on top of citrus tree in pot... read more
Black stains on concerete next to Tiger Grass

Question From: Bruce Robertson in Twin Waters, Twin Waters QLD Nature of problem: I have black stains appearing on concerete and paver... read more
Wilting bract

Question From: Ksenia in South Yarra, South Yarra VIC Nature of problem: wilting bract Type of Plant (if known): aechmea bromeliad ... read more
Plants to grow with Little Gem Magnolia

Question From: Raj in Melville, Perth WA Nature of problem: Plants to grow with Little Gem Magnolia Type of Plant (if... read more
Midnight beauty ficus

Question From: Renae L in Freshwater Point, Freshwater Point QLD Nature of problem: N/a Type of Plant (if known): Midnight Beauty Ficus... read more
Propagating

Question From: Karen walsh in Caulked nth, Melb VIC Nature of problem: propagating Type of Plant (if known): Bouvardia Symptoms of... read more