Question From: gary oneal in BLACKALL, BLACKALL Queensland Nature of problem: what climber to grow in a dry climate Type of Plant (if known): n/a Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): n/a Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Need plant identification please
Question From: Stephanie in Drouin, Vic Victoria Nature of problem: Need plant identification please Type of Plant (if known): Maple of some type Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Na Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...
Don’s Expert Answers: Very slow growing, very little progress
Question From: Sandy Boag in Bouldercombe, Rockhampton Queensland Nature of problem: Very slow growing, very little progress Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not growing Soil Type (e.g....
Don’s Expert Answers: How to starte new Kentia palms
Question From: Gary Sharp in San Diego, San Diego International Nature of problem: How to starte new Kentia palms Type of Plant (if known): Kentia Palm Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): new palnt Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

Don’s Expert Answers: To identify plant type, so as to maintain and upkeep during all seasons , thank you Don.
Question From: Mr Richard Kwan in Frenchs Forest, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: To identify plant type, so as to maintain and upkeep during all seasons , thank you Don. Type of Plant (if known): Unknown Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose...
Don’s Expert Answers: Do James Stirling’s have invasive roots in regards to water pipes?
Question From: Kira Ciampa in Werribee, Werribee New South Wales Nature of problem: Do James Stirling’s have invasive roots in regards to water pipes? Type of Plant (if known): N/a Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):...

Don’s Expert Answers: Drying (young) gardenia
Question From: Tracy in Ermington, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: Drying (young) gardenia Type of Plant (if known): Gardenias True Love Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Drying Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...

Don’s Expert Answers: Discoloured fruit on lemon tree
Question From: Paul Mikkelsen in Wynnum, Bne Queensland Nature of problem: Discoloured fruit on lemon tree Type of Plant (if known): Myer lemon and lotsa lemon Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Fruit starting out fine and...
Don’s Expert Answers: We have a very diverse range of fruit trees, apples, oranges, peaches, nectrines, figs, pomegranets, plums etc. I know they tend to fruit at different times & was hoping there may be a chart of some kind that gives me a guide to when they start fruiting & when to harvest.
Question From: Neal Hanlen in Grattai , Mudgee New South Wales Nature of problem: We have a very diverse range of fruit trees, apples, oranges, peaches, nectrines, figs, pomegranets, plums etc. I know they tend to fruit at different times & was hoping there may...
Don’s Expert Answers: Thanks for your previous response. FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: Once planted in the ground or pot, how often do the agave attenuata rootless cuttings need to be watered whilst developing roots?
Question From: Cyndee in Bracken Ridge, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Thanks for your previous response. FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: Once planted in the ground or pot, how often do the agave attenuata rootless cuttings need to be watered whilst developing roots? Type...
