Question From: cassandra harrison in Bathurst, Bathurst NSW Nature of problem: what herbs to grow on top of citrus tree in pot Type of Plant (if known): lemon, cumquat, lime Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): ...
Don Burke shows how he built a raised garden bed so his two-year-old Grandson Joshua could launch his vegie-gardening career. Growing vegies in raised garden beds is probably the easiest and best way to grow them. We purchased some organic garden soil and used an...
Question From: Bruce Robertson in Twin Waters, Twin Waters QLD Nature of problem: I have black stains appearing on concerete and paver surrounds of a garden containing Tiger Grass. Please advise what it may be, and how di I stop the stain. Type of Plant (if...
Question From: Ksenia in South Yarra, South Yarra VIC Nature of problem: wilting bract Type of Plant (if known): aechmea bromeliad Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): wilting bract Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...
Summer is the time when some trees fall over or drop branches on hot days. The question is which trees and why? Well the world’s worst tree for dropping huge limbs or falling over is the coral tree – usually called Erythrina indica. This is a weed tree spread by...
Sunburnt leaves The rapid change to summer heat in spring this year burnt the leaves of many plants because they weren’t ready for it. For many years I’ve said that plants need to get a suntan just like us, or they burn in the sun. Sounds weird doesn’t it? That plants...
Question From: Raj in Melville, Perth WA Nature of problem: Plants to grow with Little Gem Magnolia Type of Plant (if known): Little Gem Magnolia Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your...
Question From: Renae L in Freshwater Point, Freshwater Point QLD Nature of problem: N/a Type of Plant (if known): Midnight Beauty Ficus Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/a Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or...
Years ago there used to be specialist rare plant nurseries where you could get stunning little treasures of plants. These nurseries grew rare Japanese maples or dahlias or chrysanthemums or hibiscus or boronias or rare native plants like Sturt’s Desert Peas or Desert...
Today we’re looking at some tips on how to grow better plants. If a pot plant dries out and won’t re-wet easily, place a metal Pope Capitol sprinkler on top of the potting mix and drizzle the hose in the pot for 30 minutes. Don’t let the water spray away from the pot,...