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Relocating one citrus trees

Question From: Carol in Bowal, Bowral SA Nature of problem: Relocating one Meyer lemon and one Tahitian lime to a more open... read more
Snowflake overtaking my garden

Question From: Joanne in Kallangur, kallangur QLD Nature of problem: Snowflake overtaking my garden Type of Plant (if known): Snowflake Symptoms... read more
How do I stop sap from burning picked mangoes?

Question From: Cheryl Wicks in Lismore NSW, Lismore NSW Nature of problem: How do I stop our mangoes getting burnt from the... read more
sick nectarine tree

Question From: Angela May in rural SA, Minlaton SA Nature of problem: sick nectarine tree Type of Plant (if known): nectarine... read more
sick nectarine tree

Question From: Angela May in rural SA, Minlaton SA Nature of problem: sick nectarine tree Type of Plant (if known): nectarine... read more
Yellowed/browning leaves, stunted growth.

Question From: Raschelle in Birdwoodton, Mildura VIC Nature of problem: Yellowed/browning leaves, stunted growth. Type of Plant (if known): Red Robin Photinia... read more
Can I grow a tree from its seed?

Question From: Knud Joergen Olesen-Jensen in Tolland, Wagga Wagga NSW Nature of problem: Can I grow a tree from its seed? ... read more
I’ve just planted three 2 meter native hibiscus (cottonwood) the yellow flowering type. I need advice on correct feed & how to get rid of the vivid green grasshopper type beasty that has just arrived & is devouring the leaves.

Question From: John in Noranda, Perth WA Nature of problem: I’ve just planted three 2 meter native hibiscus (cottonwood) the yellow flowering... read more
Will Yucca Roots Damage My Pool?

Question From: Lynda in Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Cronulla, NSW, 2230 NSW Nature of problem: I want to know what type of root... read more
Something is attacking my Magnolia

Question From: Colin in Leura, Leura NSW Nature of problem: Something is attacking my Magnolia Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia ... read more
Black smelly slug

Question From: Bianca Recht in Neerim , Melb. VIC Nature of problem: Black smelly slug Type of Plant (if known): cherry tree... read more
Can’t locate the plant Echium Candicans

Question From: louise mcqueen in Sandgate, brisbane QLD Nature of problem: Can’t locate the plant Echium Candicans Type of Plant (if... read more