Question From: Adam Hall in Northgate, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Poor growing Lilly Pillies Type of Plant (if known): Syzygium australe aka “Hinterland Gold” Lilly Pillies Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...
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Don’s Expert Answers: N/a
Question From: Solara in Tighes Hill, Newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: N/a Type of Plant (if known): ? 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 Type: N/a How...

Don’s Expert Answers: Climbing fig is dying in parts
Question From: Sarah-Jane Robson in Geebung, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Climbing fig is dying in parts Type of Plant (if known): Climbing fig Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Growing rapidly and looking healthy...

Don’s Expert Answers: Climbing fig is dying in parts
Question From: Sarah-Jane Robson in Geebung, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Climbing fig is dying in parts Type of Plant (if known): Climbing fig Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Growing rapidly and looking healthy...
Don’s Expert Answers: Kennedia nigricans does not flower
Question From: Bill Cowe in Helena Valley, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Kennedia nigricans does not flower Type of Plant (if known): Climber vigorous leaves ok but never flowers Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

Don’s Expert Answers: Lawn repair
Question From: Casey Symonds in Scotts Head, Scotts Head New South Wales Nature of problem: Lawn repair Type of Plant (if known): Buffalo Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): brown, dry, other grasses and weeds, bare patches...
Don’s Expert Answers: Advice on moving an established mandarin tree
Question From: Lisa Paul in Moama, Moama New South Wales Nature of problem: Advice on moving an established mandarin tree Type of Plant (if known): Mandarin tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not sure Soil Type (e.g....

Don’s Expert Answers: Wounds in bark
Question From: Robyn Williamson in Bombira, Mudgee New South Wales Nature of problem: Wounds in bark Type of Plant (if known): Ginko Biloba Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Deep wounds in the trunk Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...
Don’s Expert Answers: Identifying our Hedge
Question From: Bethany in Swan Hill, Victoria Victoria Nature of problem: Identifying our Hedge Type of Plant (if known): Dark green oval leaves with a rough edge, small (4mm) pale green/white flower. Hedged at 1.75m tall, 1.25m wide and 20m long. Symptoms of Plant...

Don’s Expert Answers: Can you identify this native tree please
Question From: Solara Zwaneveld in Tighes Hill, Newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: Can you identify this native tree please Type of Plant (if known): Leaves are large similar to philodendrons. Flowers are red & spidery at the top of the tree. Very tall...
