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.


Leeches

Question From:  Rosie Garthwin in  Lawson,  Blue Mountains NSW   Nature of problem:  leeches   Type of Plant (if known):  grass   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  n/a   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix...

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Yucca Root Growth

Question From:  Janee Young in  Northwood,  Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  Worried about growth/root habit of Yucca Elephantipes. Can it’s root structure damage house construction and/or damage walls in garden. I have already chopped them to ground level after...

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leaves on my lemon tree going yellow

Question From:  julian in  st albans,  melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  leaves on my lemon tree going yellow   Type of Plant (if known):  lisborn/eureka   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...

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Nutrient Deficiency

Question From:  Tiana P, Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  My plant is suffering from some kind of nutrient deficiency that I would like to know more about.   Type of Plant (if known):  Gardenia Augusta ‘Aimee Yoshiba’   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please...

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Liquidambar Dropping Heavy Branches

Question From:  Daniel Herscovitch in  Summer Hill,  Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  Our liquidambar tree (over 50 years old and therefore VERY tall) drops heavy branches from time to time and sometimes even limbs. I am concerned that it is quite dangerous and...

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Tree Fern Looks Dead On Top

Question From:  Bruce in  sunbury,  sunbury VIC   Nature of problem:  tree fern looks dead on top.   Type of Plant (if known):  tree fern   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  no new growth on top for over 6 months   Soil...

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Banana Tree Not Bearing Friut

Question From:  ros thomas in  singleton heights,  singleton NSW   Nature of problem:  banana tree isn’t bearing friut   Type of Plant (if known):  banana tree   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  no fruit   Soil Type...

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Bumps/lumps appearing on my Silver Birch tree

Question From:  Matt Jackson in  Point Cook ,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Bumps/lumps appearing on my Silver Birch tree   Type of Plant (if known):  Silver Birch   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...

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Hedge to tolerate frost and heat?

Question From:  Marion Leggett in  Rouchel,  Hunter Valley near Scone NSW   Nature of problem:  Want hedge plant traditional style dark green frost resistant and grows quick to about1.5m. Has to tolerate a little dry and hot. Nedd to know where to buy. Don’t...

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