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Question From: ALAN ROGERS in greenmount, perth WA Nature of problem: leaves exhibit two (2) problems. 1. galls on the underside of the leaves and a ‘buckling’disfigurment of the leaf, and (2) mature leaves are covered with a black soot mould. During...
Question From: Marion English in Ipswich, Ipswich QLD Nature of problem: pests unkown Type of Plant (if known): Lemon Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): does not seem ill Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
Question From: Ross Griffiths in Pambula, Pambula NSW Nature of problem: What to do with the massive stem once plant has flowered. Type of Plant (if known): Gymea Lilly Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Nil ...
Question From: Frances in Valley view, Sa SA Nature of problem: Need advice choosing a pet friendly security screen door Type of Plant (if known): N/A Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil Type (e.g....
Question From: James Moshides in South Coogee, South Coogee NSW Nature of problem: Where can I buy Cardiospermum halicacabum seeds(not plants) , also known as the balloon plant or love in a puff – my Japanese wife wants to get our kids to plant them in...
Q: Hi Don, You very helpfully informed me how to deal with Frangipanis cuttings,but now the leaves are starting to develop black marks on the leaves. I have got them in a glass greenhouse to emulate their Mexican homeland, as the weather in England is unpredictable....
Question From: Janella Kolantgis in Hamersley, Perth WA Nature of problem: traveler Palm roots near pool Type of Plant (if known): Traveler Palm Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Healthy Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
Question From: Giovanni Viscuso in Earlwood, Earlwood NSW Nature of problem: Not a problem as such, however it seems every nursery has a different answer that tends to lean towards what they stock. So i am after a Jasnime climber however i know there is so many...
Question From: Chuck Sparks in San Juan Cosala, Guadalajara INT Nature of problem: off season bloom Type of Plant (if known): Washington Navel Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): off season bloom Soil Type (e.g....
Question From: Bill Vella in Freeman’s reach, Freemans Reach NSW Nature of problem: I have large native ferns up to 4 metres high. They’ve been in the ground for the last 10 years. About 5 years ago I lost 2 and no-one could tell me the cause of them...