Question From: in Garden Suburb, Newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: borer grubs and scale on lilypily hedge Type of Plant (if known): I have a 5 year old Resilience Psyllid resistant hedge comprising about 17 plants. It looks healthy on the outside with lots...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Thank you!
Question From: in Rose Park, Adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: Thank you! Type of Plant (if known): Preserving olives 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:...

Don’s Expert Answers: Slow growth and leaf discolouration/spotting/dropping
Question From: in Herne Hill , Geelong Victoria Nature of problem: Slow growth and leaf discolouration/spotting/dropping Type of Plant (if known): Teddy Bear Magnolia Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Leaves no longer shiny...
Don’s Expert Answers: Choosing drought resistant plants that have full sun, no watering and creating a garden.
Question From: in Tamworth, Tamworth New South Wales Nature of problem: Choosing drought resistant plants that have full sun, no watering and creating a garden. Type of Plant (if known): i have no plants atm Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Don’s Expert Answers: need to introduce finches into my garden what plants do they like ?
Question From: in goodna, goodna Queensland Nature of problem: need to introduce finches into my garden what plants do they like ? Type of Plant (if known): unknown Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): unknown Soil Type (e.g....

Don’s Expert Answers: Small Mulberries
Question From: in Leppington, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Small Mulberries Type of Plant (if known): Mulberry Tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): I always get small Mulberries. Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...
Don’s Expert Answers: Will ucca tree harm house slab
Question From: in Southport, Southport Queensland Nature of problem: Will ucca tree harm house slab Type of Plant (if known): yucca tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): none Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting...
Don’s Expert Answers: Planting troughs on a balcony with a NE aspect to provide screening
Question From: in Avalon Beach, Avalon Beach New South Wales Nature of problem: Planting troughs on a balcony with a NE aspect to provide screening Type of Plant (if known): ? Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ? Soil Type...
Don’s Expert Answers: galahs plucking out grass
Question From: in strathalbyn , strathalbyn South Australia Nature of problem: galahs plucking out grass Type of Plant (if known): kikuyu Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): n/a Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting...

Don’s Expert Answers: When to prune
Question From: in Bonnells Bay, Bonnells Bay New South Wales Nature of problem: When to prune Type of Plant (if known): Buddleia Bush Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Yellow leaves Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
