Question From: Louise in Cronulla , Cronulla NSW Nature of problem: Backyard in desperate need of make over – Type of Plant (if known): Not applicable Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not applicable ...
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Garden On South Facing Wall
Question From: sara neucom in gracemere, rockhampton QLD Nature of problem: garden on south facing wall of the house Type of Plant (if known): unknown Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): non Soil Type (e.g....
Propagating Yucca Elephantipes
Question From: MUKESH SHETH in SHANTHINAGAR, BANGALORE INT Nature of problem: Propagation of Yucca Elephantipes Type of Plant (if known): YUCCA ELIPHANTIPES Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): NONE Soil Type...
Lemon Myrtle Sapling Has Developed Dark Brown Spots
Question From: Sophie in Maroubra, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: My potted sapling has developed dark brown, discoloured spots or lesions on the leaves, moreso on the older or lower leaves. Seems to be spreading slowly, but steadily. Leaves drop soon after they...
Galahs and Corellas Devasting Kykuyu Grass
Question From: Elizabeth in Doncaster east, Doncaster East VIC Nature of problem: Galahs and corellas devasting Kykuyu grassed lawn areas Type of Plant (if known): Kykuyu Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not...
Jacaranda Dropping Branches
Question From: Chris Barden in Buderim, Sunshine Coast QLD Nature of problem: I have a potted Jacaranda tree in my backyard, it was purchased about 12 months ago and has shown good growth doubling in height, at first it was getting too much sun and leaves were...
Best Small Ornamental Tree For Front Yard of Townhouse
Question From: Joanne in Cronulla, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Require information as to best small ornamental tree to plant in front yard of small townhouse complex Type of Plant (if known): n/a Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Australian Natives To Grow In Building Rubble
Question From: Cheryl Gibbs in Collie, Collie WA Nature of problem: Need to know names of Australian Natives you grew in building rubble many years ago as I have an area in the garden full of sand and limestone rock – fill from a building site in town and...
Setting Up A Raised Bed
Question From: Sebastian Meany in Claremont Meadows, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Setting up a raised bed Type of Plant (if known): Grass Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Nil Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...
Plantvax for Frangipani Rust
Question From: Helen O’Reilly in kangaroo point, Brisbane QLD Nature of problem: You mentioned Plantvax for Frangipani Rust in an article dated 16/04/2015. We have approx 10 mature Frangipani Obtusia in an upmarket residential apartment complex. I am able...
