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Magnolia Little Gem Not Well

...hs Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: When needed Is the plant indoors or outdoors: Outdoors What other treatments have you given the plant: Seasol Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Can not see any bugs- have sprayed. Other trees are fine. Answer: Sorry Trudy, not enough info. No photo came through. Don  ... read more

Blood Group Diet

...d tests – a few drops of your blood are examined under a microscope and an image is projected onto a screen. If the blood cells clump together or appear misshapen they conclude that your diet is causing a toxic reaction with your blood group. Rosemary Stanton says that this type of diagnosis is downright shonky. For more information, visit the quackwatch website: www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Tests/livecell.html What they say about di... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Unsure on plant combination in window flower bed

...Pelargoniums. The window is about 2 metres long and half a metre wide (see image attached). It will receive about 6 hours of sun (morning sun). Do you have any suggestions on appropriate plants/care? I’m not an experienced gardener and something low maintenance would probably be best! Kind regards, Louisa Answer: Hi Louisa, pelargoniums would be an excellent choice. Plant them in one long trough that is as wide and long as possible. The depth of p... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Can I plant wisteria?

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...eria to climb up the outside of the building where the two pots are in the image attached. We have cut a small hole and the soil appears to be very sandy. -Would we need to dig up that sand and put soil and compost in? -Would the roots damage potential pipes underneath? -Is it possible to grow Wisteria in this environment setting? -Will I need to train the wisteria? Answer: Hi Claudia, Wisteria grows almost anywhere in cooler climates, and sandy s... read more

Outdoor Heaters

...(3′) from each unit, using a thermal imaging camera to produce a computer image of the scene. When seen through a thermal imaging camera, objects appear in different colours depending on their temperature: the blue areas are fairly cold, the blackish areas are intermediate and the red areas are very hot. We also compared radiant heat at 2m (6′) from each unit using a Thermo-hunter thermometer. Chiminea (Mexican Fireplace) Chimineas are wood burni... read more

Plants For Metal Fence

...ou given the plant: Regular heading of flowers. Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Marigolds were in this garden bed, obviously not anymore. I would like a suggestion for a shrub or plant that is hardy and frost tolerant and to suit this space. Thanking you, Lisa Sutherland Answer: Hi Lisa, I haven’t got much to go on. Firstly, local knowledge re the best plants is the only useful guide. The local nursery or garden club will have... read more

Plants For Paving Borders

...other treatments have you given the plant: N/a Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Answer: Hi Belinda, You really need local advice on this matter. Only local nurseries or garden club people will know what plants grow best in your area. I don’t know Patterson Lakes; I don’t know either the climate or the soils. Sorry that I can’t be of more help. Don (PS my definition of an “Expert” is someone who knows when to say: “I don’t know... 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

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: 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?

...ther treatments have you given the plant:  Nil Upload photo if available:  image.jpg Other Comments:    Answer: Hi Ash,  I’m not sure what this is. It could be caused by tiny insects or mites attacking the growth buds – you would need to use a hand lens to see them IF they are still there. It could also be some sort of toxic spray drifting over the plant. Since the plant looks otherwise quite healthy, I would fertilise it with Seasol PowerFeed and... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Kiwi tree not caring fruit

...ents have you given the plant:  Insect replant Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:  I have had these kiwi trees for 6 years know and having had any fruit I have asked our local nursery pro at flower power Bunnings other private plant shops no one has given me the same answer so I have tried every thing. I love my trees and have another eight citrus trees at home which seem to be doing well but I would appreciate your proffession... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Hi I have a nectarine tree that’s about 6 years old when I first purchased the tree it had fruit on it but it hasn’t carried any fruit since it’s grown and is just shy off 3 metres tall.

...n the plant:  Booster to help tree carry fruit Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:  Hi I have had my peach tree for around 6 years when I first purchased it guy at the nursery said it 3 years old and it had fruit on it. I try to keep it clean around the steam and water if regularly it looks pretty health but hasn’t carried any fruit   Answer: Hi Michael,  Your peach tree looks pretty good to me. It is quite normal for a young fr... read more