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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: ...
