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Sasanqua Camellias

Don’s Tips: Sasanqua Camellias

    Now is the time for sasanqua camellias to flower.  Sasanquas are by far the hardiest and fastest growing of all camellias.  They make good hedging plants and are available in many flower colours: red, pink, white & multi-coloured flowers. Some sasanquas...

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Terrariums

Don’s Tips: Terrariums

  Terrariums are back in fashion.  These are tremendous fun: tiny backyards inside a glass container, jar or sphere. Many nurseries stock these glass terrarium containers and they also may have a range of very tiny indoor plants in tiny tubes – not much bigger than...

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I Can’t Locate The Plant I Want For My Yard

Question From:  Ben Mudge in  Cabarita Beach,  Cabarita Beach NSW   Nature of problem:  I can’t locate a plant I want for my yard   Type of Plant (if known):  Not known   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Not   Soil...

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Roots of Ficus benjamina

Question From:  Abrar in  Lahore Pakistan,  Lahore INT   Nature of problem:  Roots of Ficus benjamina   Type of Plant (if known):  Ficus benjamina   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems...

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Can I Remove The Smaller Branches From A Callistemon?

Question From:  Sue lockyer in  Praia da Luz,  Lagos NSW   Nature of problem:  I have a 6mtr high what I believe is a Dawsons river weeper callistemon it has three main branches one smaller can I remove the smaller and too it out as getting straggly   Type of Plant...

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Which Plant Will Stop Erosion On A Steep Slope?

Question From:  Caitlin in  Hay point,  Mackay QLD   Nature of problem:  What should I plant on steep slope to stop erosion a creeper or vine and species   Type of Plant (if known):  Nil   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ...

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Will Agapanthus Leaves Grow Back After A Harsh Trimming?

Question From:  ruby villamil in  mortdale,  sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  leaves of clivia and agapanthusut were trimmed and many stems were left without leave and chopped to close to ground. will leaves grow back if stems were left in such condition as shown in...

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Overgrown Yucca Trunks

Question From:  Grant in  Blackwood Pk,  Adelaide NSW   Nature of problem:  Yucca wide stump   Type of Plant (if known):  Yucca   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  see below   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...

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Orange Fungus Appears On Wooden Chairs After Rain

Question From:  Kim Pattison in  Castle Hill,  Sydney NSW   Nature of problem:  Orange fungus growing on outdoor wooden chairs after rain   Type of Plant (if known):  Orange fungus   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ...

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