Don's Expert Answers

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.


Reproducing Like A Weed

Question From:  Jo Evans in  Moruya Heads,  Moruya Heads NSW   Nature of problem:  Reproducing like a weed   Type of Plant (if known):  Dietes   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Reproducing very fast   Soil Type (e.g....

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Worms In Mangoes

Question From:  Asmin begum in  Belfield,  sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  my mangoes have too much worms in them,never happened before,please suggest me something.thanks   Type of Plant (if known):  bawan mangoes   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...

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Plants For Metal Fence

Question From:  Lisa Sutherland in  Cootamundra,  Wagga, Wagga  NSW   Nature of problem:  Plant suggestions for along a metal fence. Foot wide, long garden bed.   Type of Plant (if known):  Previous planting – Marigolds   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try...

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Dying Golden Diosmas

Question From:  Mark Henderson in  Greenwood,  Perth WA   Nature of problem:  I have two rows of Golden Diosmas that are slowly dying off, one by one. It starts off in one or two branches and then spreads to the whole plant. They are in the same garden bed as two palm...

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Deep Watering Spike

Question From:  Peter Hart in  Burnside,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  I recall you talking about a deep watering spike for getting to the roots of trees. The spike attached to the hose and dripped water through the holes in the spike. I had a spike but now it is...

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Good Indoor Plant For Low Light

Question From:  Tracy Cuthbertson in  Spotswood,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  I am looking for a Indoor plant that does not get any natural light can you please recommend. It is a large area so looking for something that will grow tall if possible   Type of...

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Plants For Paving Borders

Question From:  Belinda Dunne in  Patterson lakes,  Melbourne  VIC   Nature of problem:  Need help with what plants to have aroud the border of our paving. We have moved into this unit a year ago and are doing it up. We were previously in an apartment for 10 years so...

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Old Scribbly Gum Dropping Branches

Question From:  Fred Gibbs in  Lugarno,  Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  A scribbly gum about 60-80 years old is dropping both dead and live branches. A neighbour cut away 30% of the roots   Type of Plant (if known):  Scribbly gum   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please...

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Leaves Appear Burnt

Question From:  LEETA BOBART in  JUNORTOUN,  BENDIGO VIC   Nature of problem:  a lot of leaves appear to be ‘burnt’   Type of Plant (if known):  pyrus ussuriensis   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  I have two...

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Not Growing

Question From:  Michael in  yagoona,  sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  not growing   Type of Plant (if known):  lemon tree   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  na   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: ...

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