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Magpie

Question From:  koosje in  beldon,  perth WA   Nature of problem:  about a Magpie   Type of Plant (if known):  magpie   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Magpie   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: ...

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Why Are My Sasanqua Camellias Not Growing?

Question From:  Vicki Garrood in  Mount Coolum,  Mount Coolum QLD   Nature of problem:  Why are my Sasanqua Camellias not growing?   Type of Plant (if known):  Early Pearly Sasanqua Camellia   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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Poolside Magnolias Are Dying

Question From:  Leanne Falvo in  Mornington,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  I have little gem magnolias around my pool. Pool is fresh water with no chlorine. Since we put them in we have lost 4 of them and I am now loosing another. All plants have died the same...

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How To Get Rid of Borers

Question From:  Lauren in  Westmeadows,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Borers on my wisteria plant gave all but destroyed it. I’ve been forced to prune almost right back to the main stem. I need to find a product that deals with getting rid of borers from...

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Plant I.D.

Question From:  Jill McCarthy in  Greenfields,  Perth WA   Nature of problem:  not a problem but would like an identification of the plant – photo attached   Type of Plant (if known):  n/a   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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What Tree Is This?

Question From:  Rachel in  Swansea,  Newcastle NSW   Nature of problem:  Tree type?   Type of Plant (if known):  Unsure   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  NA   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:  NA...

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Wetting Agent For Lawn

Question From:  LW in  ashford,  adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  I have a santa anna couch lawn & was recommend brush off/metmac (metsulfuron methyl) for controlling/killing oxalis. I have bought a 200g bottle of Metmac 600 but all instructions are per hectare...

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Golden Elm In Pot

Question From:  Sarah in  Magill,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  Is it possible to pot grow a Golden Elm tree?   Type of Plant (if known):  Golden Elm   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  NA   Soil Type (e.g. sandy,...

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Yellowing of Leaves

Question From:  Kerrie in  Bentleigh,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Yellowing of leaves   Type of Plant (if known):  Gardenias   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Yellowing of entire surface of several leaves on...

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Growing Climber In Shade

Question From:  Kathleen van Son in  Clarkson,  Clarkson WA   Nature of problem:  Growing climber in shade   Type of Plant (if known):  Not known   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  not known   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

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