Question From: Emma Linnell in Albany Creek, Brisbane QLD Nature of problem: Sharp tasting mangos from tree Type of Plant (if known): Mango Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Lots of big moths visit overnight and...
Question From: Anne MacKenzie in Gregory River (Whitsundays), Gregory River QLD Nature of problem: I planted sweet peas in March and I have a lot of leaves but no flowers and I expecting them to soon or should I give then something to help them flower. They are...
Question From: Pamela Foley in Lake MacDonald, Lake MacDonald QLD Nature of problem: My gordonias one in shade with filtered sun and one in full sun and their top and middle branches have died – why? Type of Plant (if known): Gordonia Symptoms of...
Many pet birds, especially cockatiels, escape from their cages. What should you do? The odds are that you won’t have a net on hand to catch it with, and even if you did, the bird will easily avoid capture. One very good technique is to use the garden hose with...
Would you like to get the cheapest, best value plants available? Well here they are: If you go to your local plant shop, nursery or hardware store, you may be able to find an indoor plant called a Parlour Palm. Look for parlour palms planted in a clump of many...
Not many plants flower in winter… but Cymbidium orchids do! This is a great time to buy some. These days they come in bright colours like red, orange, yellow, white and multicolours. There are also miniature orchids with mini flowers. You need to watch out...
Question From: Bianca Recht in Neerim South, Warragul VIC Nature of problem: Would growing citrus trees next to stone fruit and nut trees orchard, create a problem with different pests? Type of Plant (if known): Citrus – orange, lemon, mandarin,...
You may think that you can’t strike cuttings in winter, but this is incorrect. Some cuttings are BEST struck in winter, such as: Frangipanis, hydrangeas, roses, grapes and wisteria. Note that they are all deciduous plants. Get some manuka honey and dip the base of...
Often herb gardens look drab and miserable in winter, but there are some herbs that grow and look good in winter. There are many varieties of mint available. They do grow well and look good in winter. A few tips though: True spearmint does not taste like...
Have you ever thought about going nuts? Well, you can, by growing nuts at home. Many nuts do well in home gardens: Almonds, macadamias, pecans, walnuts. … but where and how? Well in cooler areas you can grow walnuts and almonds. In middle to warmer areas you...