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Question Time – Adelaide
Funky fig Don was asked to suggest a funky, modern plant for a large pot. He suggested two, the Kentia... read more -
Kathie’s Garden Revival
Kathie Johnson wrote to Don to say that she would really love some help with problem areas around her garden.... read more -
Question Time – tulip tree/choughs
Tulip tree An audience member asked Don about her tulip tree, which is 15 years old and has never flowered.... read more -
Pruning Grevilleas
Grevilleas are by far the most popular Australian native plants grown in gardens today. They attract native birds to the... read more -
Viewers’ Letters – Jap pumpkin/Roundup Biactive/horse manure
Jap pumpkin Maree Allen wrote to say that she has recently grown a Japanese (Jap) pumpkin weighing 17 kilos, and... read more -
Tension Splits on Gum Tree
Don looked at a scribbly gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma) with vertical splits in its trunk. He explained that during periods of... read more -
Nigel’s Paving Guide
Nigel’s Paving Guide Decomposed granite paths Nigel used decomposed granite to create pathways that sweep around in a circular shape... read more -
Don’s Lawn Guide
The main function of a lawn is to evenly shed water during periods of rain, so when putting in a... read more -
Question Time – Tasmanian blue gums/black spot/onion weed
Question Time – Tasmanian blue gums/black spot/onion weed Tasmanian blue gums Don was asked whether it was a good idea... read more -
Question Time – Glen Innes
Japonica camellias Jenny asked about the best aspect for japonica camellias (Camellia japonica). Japonica camellias like a position in filtered... read more -
How to train a Standard
Standard plants, otherwise known as ‘balls on sticks’, are not hard to train. Standards make great container plants and are... read more