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Don’s Tips: Hose End Sprays
Whenever you need to spray chemicals, lime, or fertilisers, consider using a hose-end sprayer. These are really easy to use. ... read more -
How do I stop sap from burning picked mangoes?
Question From: Cheryl Wicks in Lismore NSW, Lismore NSW Nature of problem: How do I stop our mangoes getting burnt from the... read more -
sick nectarine tree
Question From: Angela May in rural SA, Minlaton SA Nature of problem: sick nectarine tree Type of Plant (if known): nectarine... read more -
sick nectarine tree
Question From: Angela May in rural SA, Minlaton SA Nature of problem: sick nectarine tree Type of Plant (if known): nectarine... read more -
Don’s Tips: Tropical Plants
It’s time to plant tropical summer fruit trees like avocados, mangos, guavas and citrus. Yes, CITRUS are tropical fruits originating... read more -
Yellowed/browning leaves, stunted growth.
Question From: Raschelle in Birdwoodton, Mildura VIC Nature of problem: Yellowed/browning leaves, stunted growth. Type of Plant (if known): Red Robin Photinia... read more -
Chook Composters
Don Burke says he makes compost in his chook pen. Just toss in the scraps and the chooks get to... read more -
Don’s Tips: Summer Pests
It’s summer and that means that there are summer pests around: caterpillars, white flies, mites, thrips etc. If you need... read more -
Can I grow a tree from its seed?
Question From: Knud Joergen Olesen-Jensen in Tolland, Wagga Wagga NSW Nature of problem: Can I grow a tree from its seed? ... read more -
I’ve just planted three 2 meter native hibiscus (cottonwood) the yellow flowering type. I need advice on correct feed & how to get rid of the vivid green grasshopper type beasty that has just arrived & is devouring the leaves.
Question From: John in Noranda, Perth WA Nature of problem: I’ve just planted three 2 meter native hibiscus (cottonwood) the yellow flowering... read more -
Don’s Tips: Vireyas
Today we are looking at superb group of flowering plants that love summer weather: These are called Vireya rhododendrons. These... read more -
Will Yucca Roots Damage My Pool?
Question From: Lynda in Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Cronulla, NSW, 2230 NSW Nature of problem: I want to know what type of root... read more