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

...at other treatments have you given the plant: . Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Hi team I seem to be becoming quite the passionate gardener but having only just settled in what’s to be our family home each major tree type is a very big decision. It might be a long shot but I’ve recently returned from Bali and really want one of there common hedging trees it grows from what I seen about 3 to 4 stories high buy only 1.5m wide he... read more

Not Growing

...ave you given the plant: sprayed with white oil Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Hi Burke Hope your well, love your show but I don’t know when it’s on. I’m a passionate about my plants and I’m hoping you can help me. My newly planted lemon tree is looking pale and I worried it may die. Looking forward to hearing from you Many thanks Michael Answer:Hi Michael, I am not sure what is happening – maybe leave it alone until Spring.... read more

Can I grow a tree from its seed?

...nts have you given the plant:  normal watering Upload photo if available:  image.jpg Other Comments:    Answer: Hi Knud,  The seeds seem to be from the Lemon scented gum tree, Corymbia citriodora. Crush some leaves in your hand and you should detect a strong lemon scent. Like virtually all gum trees, this one grows easily from seed. Notice in your photo, the seed capsule just left of centre at the middle near the bottom – it has the largest inner... read more

Welsh Terriers

...ther words, make training a game! Ideal owner   Aside from their appealing image, Welsh Terriers are best suited to people with the time to attend to the regular grooming and clipping necessary, as well as a responsible attitude to training and containing their pet. An outgoing pet for families with children, they may suffer loneliness (and destructive behaviour) if left alone for long hours each day. National contacts To find up-to-date contacts... read more

Vibrant Garden

This vibrant garden gives a contemporary image to an inner-suburban Victorian style home. There is a traditional structure to the garden reminiscent of Versailles but it is composed of brightly coloured materials, pebbles and columns. The simple plantings and hard surfaces make it a low maintenance garden which would suit anyone with a busy city lifestyle. Design elements The client requested a garden that was not a typical Victorian period garde... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Lawn will not grow in one patch, and the patch is spreading.

...her treatments have you given the plant:  None Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:  I noticed there is a nest for small black ants in the soil where the grass doesn’t grow   Answer: Hi Richard (AKA Sherlock!),  Something happens there, maybe car passengers alight there. Maybe the bus stops there. Etc etc. Watch and learn. In the meantime, plunge a garden fork repeatedly into the soil to aerate it – maybe even lever the soil a bi... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: ey I live in northern Victoria. My maple tree’s new growth are curled and shrivelled. The tree is in lawn which i water every 3rd day. Temp has been around 30 with a few days pushing 40. I’m not sure what is happening. Please help?

...Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Shrivelled, curled new growth   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:  Clay   How often do you water the plant: Lawn every 3rd day   How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: Most of the day   What type of plant is it: Maple tree   How long since you planted it: 2 years   Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: No, have fertilised lawn around tr... read more

Plant Name Myths

...eek myth: Narcissus was promised a long life if he did not look at his own image. However, he saw his reflection in a pool and remained there admiring himself until he pined away. The flower that bears his name supposedly grew on the spot where he died.Bulb: Most Narcissus come from the Mediterranean and Middle East. They prefer cool climates, although jonquils seem also to grow well where the winters are milder. Further information Gardens in Chi... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Mop top seems to be dying, I have 2 in my front yard and over the past couple of days one has begun to look really sick and all the leaves have shrivelled and are starting to yellow, it’s happened very quickly

...her treatments have you given the plant:  None Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:  The other one is super healthy as this one was a couple of days ago, many thanks for your help   Answer: Hi Rob, it’s a bit hard to tell from the photo – I needed some closeups. Go in under the foliage & check for borer holes and sawdust. If there are any, bung some metho & perhaps some Yates Caterpillar Killer down the holes. Fluff up the soil a... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: New plant

...No   Is the plant indoors or outdoors:  Outdoors   Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:  Ground   What other treatments have you given the plant:  None Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:  I would love to know what this plant is.   Answer: Hi Erin, you will need to wait till it flowers to ID it.  Don  ... read more

German Shepherd

German Shepherd
...elieved to be dangerous. Temperament German Shepherd Dogs have suffered an image problem which was in part deserved. Many years ago there were significant problems in the breed with temperament. Today however, as a result of the work done by the German Shepherd Dog League, the temperament of these dogs is excellent. The League acknowledged that a gene for fear biting had crept into the breed. (Affected dogs are timid, can become frightened and wil... read more

What Plant Is This?

...t other treatments have you given the plant: NA Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: This flower was in a bouquet I received for my birthday and would like to know what is as I would love to grow it in my garden Thank you Diane Answer: Hi Diane, It appears to be a King Protea, Protea cynaroides (Assuming that those aren’t its leaves and that the flowers are very close to the wall, ie about 15-20 cm across). Google it to see. Don  ... read more