Question From: Bianca Recht in Neerim , Melb. VIC Nature of problem: Black smelly slug Type of Plant (if known): cherry tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ...
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Can’t locate the plant Echium Candicans
Question From: louise mcqueen in Sandgate, brisbane QLD Nature of problem: Can’t locate the plant Echium Candicans Type of Plant (if known): Echium Candicans Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...
Need to screen off a public area but want to avoid fencing.
Question From: Marc in Wisemans Ferry, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Need to screen off a public area but want to avoid fencing. Type of Plant (if known): Would prefer bottlebrush that will grow in shaidy area, 2m high...
Mist Spray for Bromeliads
Question From: jackie morgan in Hackham West, Hackham West SA Nature of problem: Ive built fully enclosed shadehouse for bromeliads 3.5 x3.5 roughly how many mist spray nozzles should I put in and how far apart Type of Plant (if known): bromeliads Symptoms...
Lilly Pilly For Windbreak
Question From: Deb in Port Campbell, Port Campbell VIC Nature of problem: wanting to plant a windbreak in our soon to be established garden and was wondering if lilly pillys were suitable. If not can you suggest an alternative please Type of Plant (if known): ...
Air pollution & Veggie patches
Question From: Jacqui Fitzgerald in Tempe, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Air pollution & Veggie patches Type of Plant (if known): Vegetables Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Removing Tadpoles From Pool
Question From: maria in castle hill, castle hill NSW Nature of problem: I have a swimming pool. Unfortunately, the pool pump broke. I can’t afford a replacement, so now I have hundreds of tadpoles living in the pool! How can I get rid of them? My neighbor...
Plant identification and sales
Question From: Bryan Hazelton in Caroline Springs, MELB VIC Nature of problem: Plant identification and sales Type of Plant (if known): . Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
Help with identifying fruit trees
Question From: Tracey fuente in Macquarie fields , Sydney NSW Nature of problem: Help with identifying fruit trees Type of Plant (if known): Unknown Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Uneven Native Tree Growth
Question From: Derek Goodwin in South Lismore, Lismore NSW Nature of problem: I have been rehabilitating Hollingworth Creek for about 6 years. I find that quite a number of native trees I plant do not die but do not grow. The trees are not all in the same place,...
