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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.


New Puppy For Small Kids

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...

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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  ...

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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...

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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): ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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