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Don’s Expert Answers: Ficus

Question From: Glenys reardon in Quinns Rocks, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Ficus Type of Plant (if known): No photos Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Roots Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix...

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Don’s Expert Answers: I have a very narrow back garden. I want to plant the capital pear trees as a screen along the back fence. I have been given mixed advice on spacing. I have already dug holes that are a metre apart (middle of hole) but now i’ve been told they are too close together and the roots will compete. I don’t know what to do! I wanted to plant 12.

Question From: lorraine Wnoroski in allenby gardens , adelaide South Australia Nature of problem: I have a very narrow back garden. I want to plant the capital pear trees as a screen along the back fence. I have been given mixed advice on spacing. I have already dug...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Can I relocate this plant

Question From: Sophie Thompson in Tootgarook, Mornington Peninsula Victoria Nature of problem: Can I relocate this plant Type of Plant (if known): Adenanthos sericeus (Woolly Bush) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil...

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Don’s Expert Answers: I have a very narrow garden bed between my fence and concrete around my house of approximately 250mm. Is there anything I can plant that would go to 2m or a bit less in that space. I like the look of a pencil pine but can’t seem to find something small enough. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much

Question From: Anthony Faulkner in Rocky Point, Wyong New South Wales Nature of problem: I have a very narrow garden bed between my fence and concrete around my house of approximately 250mm. Is there anything I can plant that would go to 2m or a bit less in that...

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