Question From: Trish in Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast QLD Nature of problem: Blisters on leaves. Type of Plant (if known): Szygium Aussie Gem Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): I have two plants planted next to...
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Magnolia In Decline
Question From: Steve Ford in West Tamworth, Tamworth NSW Nature of problem: We have the most amazing and well established Magnolia tree that is starting to list at a pretty sharp angle. The flowers are nearly as big as dinner plates.The problem being,apart from...
How Do I Kill Fig Tree Base?
Question From: Viv Wilson in Langwarrin, Langwarrin VIC Nature of problem: Need to kill base of a fig tree I had chopped down Type of Plant (if known): Fig Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Need to kill roots,...
Improving Citrus Fruit
Question From: Graham Spence in Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan NSW Nature of problem: We have moved here 12 months ago. There are 3 oranges, one lemon trees. We have not paid proper attention to them till recently, when I removed a plastic ground cover and left the...
How Invasive Is Boston Ivy?
Question From: Viv Wilson in Langwarrin, Langwarrin VIC Nature of problem: How invasive is boston ivy? Can it come up through floor boards? My neighbour is being difficult (I prune regularly) Type of Plant (if known): Boston Ivy Symptoms of Plant Illness...
Very Long Thick Branches And Leaves
Question From: Irene Vaughan in Tura Beach, Tura Beach NSW Nature of problem: Very long thick branches and leaves Type of Plant (if known): Azalea indica Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not sick just odd...
Better Low Maintainence Shrub
Question From: Tom Burton in Jandakot, Perth WA Nature of problem: Replacing 12 golden privets need a different low maintainence shrub Type of Plant (if known): Replacing 20 year old golden privets Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Companion To Magnolia Trees?
Question From: Monika in Dee Why, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: I would like to plant a row of Magnolia trees as a high hedge to screen out neighbour’s balcony. Is there anything I can plant underneath which would do well in the same garden bed? I would...
Snails
Question From: Michaele Jeavons in Pacific Pines, Pacific Pines QLD Nature of problem: Snails 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 Potting...
Sydney Metal and Wood Arbours
Question From: frederick powell in canterbury, sydney NSW Nature of problem: Dear Don, where can i find a place in sydney that has metal and wood arbours. Not the flimsy ones’s from Bunnings. please help Type of Plant (if known): none Symptoms of...
