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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.


Backyard In Desperate Need of Makeover

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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