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Viewers’ Letters – dead lawn/white curl grubs/sick roses/shepherd’s pie

...moths, and they are found in trees and branches, not in the ground. White curl grubs are the larvae of scarab or cockchafer beetles. White curl grubs are C-shaped, whitish grubs with orange heads. Whether they are good for the soil or not is not really the issue. They feed on plant and lawn roots and do a fair bit of damage, particularly when they are in pots. If you have magpies or blackbirds in the garden they will dig up the curl grubs and eat... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Young leaves curl and blacken, older leaves once grown appear chewed

...Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Young leaves curl and blacken, older leaves once grown appear chewed Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Sandy How often do you water the plant: Not at all during winter, weekly to fortnightly in summer How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: All day How long since you planted it: Three years Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: Occasional... read more

Question Time

...: Mark from Padstow Vale wanted to know how to deal with large numbers of curl grubs in both his lawn and garden beds. A: White curl grubs are the larvae of scarab or cockchafer beetles. (Some people also call them witchety grubs, but they are not witchety grubs.) They are C-shaped, whitish grubs with orange heads. They feed on plant and lawn roots and do a fair bit of damage, particularly when they are in pots. The problem can be worse in gardens... read more

Galaxias

...e whole of the Sydney metropolitan area lives downstream from the site in Curl Curl Creek. Because Galaxias hunts insects and larvae by sight, it needs crystal clear water and could not tolerate the slightest muddying of the water caused by runoff from any development. Scientists like Dr Andrew Lo believe the Galaxias is an important indicator of the quality of our water, and they’re worried that the development will cause the disappearance of thi... read more

Flowering Peaches

...the buds begin to swell but before they show colour, spray for Peach Leaf Curl with copper oxychloride (don’t spray trees in flower). Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease. It may be seen as a thickening and distortion of peach and nectarine leaves in spring and late summer. Further information: Our segment was filmed at ‘Fernbrook’, 2 Queen Street, Kurrajong Heights, NSW (about 90 minutes from Sydney in the Lower Blue Mountains). Fernbrook Garden a... read more

Listen to your Plants

...es (or soak the pot in a bucket of water) to thoroughly wet the mix. Leaf curl is also another sign of a thirsty plant as the leaves curl as a measure to conserve moisture in the plant. Dropping fruit and flowers can mean not enough water. Burnt brown edges on leaves is another call for help due to lack of water. Sawdust in and around trees can also indicate that a tree needs watering. The sawdust is produced by borers which attack trees that are... read more

Warratah Not Flowering Correctly

Question From: Jonny in Curl Curl, Sydney NSW Nature of problem: I dont think it’s flowering crrectly Type of Plant (if known): Waratah Shady Lady Crimson Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Sand/Soil How often do you water the plant: Every couple of days How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: 2-3 but will get more in summer... read more

FAIRY SHOPS

...(02) 9529 6203 Once Upon A Time In Fairyland 24 Molong Street, North Curl Curl 2099 Phone: (02) 9939 5266 Fairyland Mosman733 Military Road, Mosman 2088Phone: (02) 9960 7222Web:www.magicinfairyland.com Brisbane Fairy Wishes86 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064Phone: (07) 3511 7401 Capt Moonlight & Angels37 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064Phone: (07) 3368 2869 Enchanted Fairies & Gift ShopShop17/ 449, Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500Phone: (0... read more

Curly Coated Retriever

...only the fur on the ears needing trimming probably once or twice a year. Curly Coated Retrievers shed an average amount of hair. Uses   The Curly Coated Retriever was bred to retrieve game over water and is said to be the best gundog for this purpose. While still used by some enthusiasts as an efficient gundog, most are kept as companions. They are a reliable watchdog, with few intruders willing to test the limit of their protective instincts. Tr... read more

Hungarian Pumi

...ized dog which is terrier like in appearance. The coat is long, thick and curly but does not form into cords like the Puli. The tail has a distinctive curl and is carried high – this is complemented by a similar tendency in the ears. Coat colours are black, all shades of grey and reddish brown, but always one solid colour. White occurs but is not favoured by breeders. Temperament   Breeder Aurelia Palmer says the Pumi is affectionate with its mast... read more

Maidenhair Fern

Fern leaves
...he following pests: the maidenhair fern aphid, which causes the fronds to curl up and turn black. Hose off aphids, or spray with Confidor (spray plants outdoors in a well-ventilated spot). scale (brown or black lumps on the stems or leaves) and or mealybugs (fluffy white insects which look like tiny pieces of cotton wool). To control lightly spray with Folimat, Confidor or PestOil (applied at half the recommended rate). Spray plants outdoors in a... read more

Umbrella Decorations

...ng gatherings. Wind the lights around each of the interior umbrella arms. Curl the power cord around the pole, plug it in and light up the summer night. (Safety tips: check that lights comply with safety regulations for outdoor use and keep transformers undercover and dry. If the cabling is too short don’t use extension cords – they are not suitable for outdoor use. Instead, get an electrician to install a covered/external powerpoint near the... read more