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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Open splits appearing in numerous places on branches.
Question From: Cheryl Thorne in Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Open splits appearing in numerous places on branches. Type of Plant (if known): Splitzer Lime/Orange Symptoms of Plant Illness (please...
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...
