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.


Imminent Bamboo Problem

Question From:  Ronda Charkass in  Preston ,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  The council removed bamboo from our neighbours property and transported through ours and now 8 months later we have small wood like weeds growing all over our backyard that we have yet...

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What Plant Is This?

Question From:  Diane Cudahy in  Mitchelton,  Brisbane  QLD   Nature of problem:  Would like to know name of plant   Type of Plant (if known):  Not known   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  N/a   Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

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Struggling Callistemon

Question From:  Helen Morgan in  Cootamundra,  Cootamundra NSW   Nature of problem:  not thriving after 2 and half years in garden   Type of Plant (if known):  Callistemon Dawson River weeper x 3   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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Mulberry Has Died On Top

Question From:  Sara in  Tumut,  Tumut NSW   Nature of problem:  Plant is dead on top, but new growth is starting from the bottom of the plant, can I cut of stem above new growth and how far above.   Type of Plant (if known):  Mulberry tree   Symptoms of Plant Illness...

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Fruit Orchard On Old Driveway

Question From:  Natalie in  Montrose,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Wanting to plant a fruit orchard on an old driveway   Type of Plant (if known):  Various Fruit Trees   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  –  ...

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Weeping Cherries Not Flowering

Question From:  Paula in  Old noarlunga,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  I have two weeping cherries that I planted in June July, they are not showing any signs of sprouting yet is that ok   Type of Plant (if known):  Weeping cherry   Symptoms of Plant Illness...

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Camellia Didn’t Flower This Year

Question From:  Pamela Forehan in  Kings Park,  melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  sasanqua camellia didn’t flower at all this year. even though it was covered in flowers when purchased the year before.   Type of Plant (if known):  sasanqua camellia...

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Safe To Grow Vegetables In Vertical Converted Pallets

Question From:  Alison Cowan in  Chermside West,  Brisbane QLD   Nature of problem:  Is it safe to grow vegetables in pallets converted to vertical gardens that have been painted using an enamel spray paint? I am concerned if chemicals will leach from the paint into...

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Are Lady Di Vine Roots Invasive

Question From:  Linda in  rangeville,  Toowoomba QLD   Nature of problem:  Is the root system of Lady Di vine invasive ? I have 3 growing on a retaining wall & am finding big thick roots in my lawn, which is below the wall. I am concerned that the root system will...

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Floribuna Violacea and Honbeni, Rosea Won’t Flower

Question From:  Annie in  Keysborough, ,  Melboune VIC   Nature of problem:  My 2 10-year old Wisterias : Floribuna Violacea and Honbeni, Rosea won’t flower. 2 others nearby Floribunda Alba and Wis..Sinensis do Flower. Why ?   Type of Plant (if known):  Wisteria...

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