Question From: Cassie in Scarborough, Perth WA Nature of problem: Looking for a new pup for my family I have two kids under the age of eight our last dog was a heeler I love the heelers but would like a dog that is a little smaller but still a good guard dog...
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Best Vine To Cover Shed
Question From: Adele in Waikiki, WA WA Nature of problem: Need to put up some sort of vine to cover shed, which is the best plant to use? They will be on large pots as near concrete and will somehow fix to shed. In Sunlight for most of the day. Type of Plant...
Sick Grapefruit Shedding Bark
Question From: Sofia in Cheltenham, Cheltenham VIC Nature of problem: My trees-Orange and Grapfruit got sick: the branches are loosing the bark and become hollow inside. it had never happenned before Type of Plant (if known): Grapefruit tree and Orange tree ...
Spineless Yucca Tips Falling Off
Question From: vince in castletown , esperance WA Nature of problem: the tips of my spinless yucca have all fallen off Type of Plant (if known): spinless yucca Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): unknown Soil...
Best Ornamental Pear for Sandy Clay Soil
Question From: Sarah in Trangie, NSW NSW Nature of problem: what variety of Ornamental pear tree is best suited to our area in western NSW. sandy clay loam soil slightly alkaline. I appreciate your time and service. Thank you. Type of Plant (if known): ...
Can I Grow Lilly Pilly from Cuttings?
Question From: Lloyd Humphries in Withcott, Toowoomba QLD Nature of problem: Can Lilly Pillys be grown from cuttings Type of Plant (if known): Lliiy Pilly Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): no problem Soil Type...
Relocating Chinese Happy Plants
Question From: Nancy Stoodley in Fulham Gardens, Adelaide SA Nature of problem: I have to relocate Chinese Happy Plants that are in the garden. Type of Plant (if known): Chinese Happy Plant Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Wattle For Cold Climates
Question From: Brian Stocks in Willow Tree, Willow Tree NSW Nature of problem: i’m after a suitable wattle or wattle’s the temp can get down to -9 Type of Plant (if known): Wattle Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
No Perfume on Port Wine Magnolia Flowers
Question From: Mike Neagle in Mandurah, Mandurah WA Nature of problem: I have a Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia in a pot, it is about 1.5mt high in good lust condition with plenty of flowers but no perfume. Type of Plant (if known): Michelia figo Port Wine...
Best Privacy Screen?
Question From: Ross Collaros in Strathfield, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Wish to create a privacy screen not exceeding 4 meters. The spot is 9 meters wide by 1.2 meters deep. It lies between a brick fence and a tiled patio. It receives full sun for about 5...
