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Need to screen off a public area but want to avoid fencing.

Question From: Marc in Wisemans Ferry, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Need to screen off a public area but want to avoid... read more
Mist Spray for Bromeliads

Question From: jackie morgan in Hackham West, Hackham West SA Nature of problem: Ive built fully enclosed shadehouse for bromeliads 3.5 x3.5... read more
Lilly Pilly For Windbreak

Question From: Deb in Port Campbell, Port Campbell VIC Nature of problem: wanting to plant a windbreak in our soon to be... read more
Air pollution & Veggie patches

Question From: Jacqui Fitzgerald in Tempe, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Air pollution & Veggie patches Type of Plant (if known): Vegetables... read more
Removing Tadpoles From Pool

Question From: maria in castle hill, castle hill NSW Nature of problem: I have a swimming pool. Unfortunately, the pool pump broke.... read more
Plant identification and sales

Question From: Bryan Hazelton in Caroline Springs, MELB VIC Nature of problem: Plant identification and sales Type of Plant (if known): .... read more
Help with identifying fruit trees

Question From: Tracey fuente in Macquarie fields , Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Help with identifying fruit trees Type of... read more
Uneven Native Tree Growth

Question From: Derek Goodwin in South Lismore, Lismore NSW Nature of problem: I have been rehabilitating Hollingworth Creek for about 6 years.... read more
Planting Underneath A Jacaranda

Question From: Paula Chisholm in Lamington, Kalgoorlie WA Nature of problem: I would like to know what plants i could grow under... read more
Planting A Kiwi Vine

Question From: Isabella PavliI in Para Vista, South Australia SA Nature of problem: I would like to get instructions on the best... read more
Square Mesh and Wisteria Vine

Question From: Sara in Perth WA Subject: Will 5 cm square mesh eventually choke my wisteria vine. I am worried the weld mesh... read more
Pollination and Netting

Question From: Sam in Woodgate QLD Subject: pollination and netting Type of Plant (if known): vegetables Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try... read more