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,...
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...
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...
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): – ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
