Question From: Paul in Aldershot, Aldershot International Nature of problem: Concern about potential interference with conducting media within my property through root expansion being a deep rooting plant Type of Plant (if known): Please can you advise what type of...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Trees or Hedging to plant in the raised planter
Question From: Aravind in Greensborough, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Trees or Hedging to plant in the raised planter Type of Plant (if known): everygreen trees/ hedging Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): n/a Soil...
Don’s Expert Answers: Hi Don, How can I safely re-pot a 1.7mtr grafted standard Wooly toothbrush bottlebrush?
Question From: Rose Addison in Lawson, Blue Mountains New South Wales Nature of problem: Hi Don, How can I safely re-pot a 1.7mtr grafted standard Wooly toothbrush bottlebrush? Type of Plant (if known): Wooly toothbrush bottlebrush Symptoms of Plant Illness (please...
Don’s Expert Answers: Potential of nearby construction work to affect the health and/or stability of a tree.
Question From: Peter Roberts in Maroochydore, Maroochydore Queensland Nature of problem: Potential of nearby construction work to affect the health and/or stability of a tree. Type of Plant (if known): Tea-Tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose...
Don’s Expert Answers: I want to plant some shallow rooted plants down my driveway as under the garden bed is water pipes & telephone cables etc, will canna lillies be ok as the garden bed gets full sun & some wind
Question From: valerie benton in halls head , mandurah Western Australia Nature of problem: I want to plant some shallow rooted plants down my driveway as under the garden bed is water pipes & telephone cables etc, will canna lillies be ok as the garden bed gets...

Don’s Expert Answers: Looking for a palm to grow not taller than 4-5 meters (something like Bangalow palm)
Question From: Indraj Sinha in Kellyville , Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Looking for a palm to grow not taller than 4-5 meters (something like Bangalow palm) Type of Plant (if known): Some Palm similar to Bangalow or Kentia Symptoms of Plant Illness...
Don’s Expert Answers: Water dragon keeps eating fruit / veggies from garden
Question From: Kim in Boambee West, Boambee New South Wales Nature of problem: Water dragon keeps eating fruit / veggies from garden Type of Plant (if known): na Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): na Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

Don’s Expert Answers: Yellowing leaves on old growth and also on new growth.
Question From: Margaret Cini in Pakenham, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Yellowing leaves on old growth and also on new growth. Type of Plant (if known): Cycad. Not sure what type. Sago I think Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

Don’s Expert Answers: Can I plant wisteria?
Question From: Claudia Lau in Collingwood, Melbourne Victoria Nature of problem: Can I plant wisteria? Type of Plant (if known): Wisteria Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): – Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...

Don’s Expert Answers: Pear tree disorder
Question From: Adrian in Jeparit, Jeparit Victoria Nature of problem: Pear tree disorder Type of Plant (if known): Pear Tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Poor growth and leaf colour Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam)...
