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Snake Bites

...Australia. In the 90s studies suggested that it was three to four. Current data shows that between spring 1997 and autumn 1998 there were at least six deaths. Between spring 1998 and autumn 1999 there have been at least four deaths. It’s thought that the reason for the increase could be that snakes (like the brown snake) are adapting to urban environments. How dangerous are our snakes? The Western Taipan has the most toxic venom of all snakes, but... read more

Animal Logic

...quake struck. According to John Dengate, there’s really no hard scientific data to support these ideas, some of them are myths and just plain fun, while others are more difficult to ignore. Termites and ants increase their activity as soon as humid or wet weather begins. They’re very dependent on moisture levels to survive, and they seem to wait for the onset of humid weather to begin colonising. Frogs croaking around ponds is usually an indicator... read more

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Don’s Expert Answers: Identify epiphyllum on ebay

...if you could do me a favour and identify the epi Thank you for your time. Answer: Hi Naomi, I am not an epiphyllum expert, but it could be E. ‘Ackermannii’. Print off a colour image of the plant and take it to a local succulent or cactus nursery for ID. Or try Googling ‘buy red epiphyllum’ in WA. Don... read more

What Tree Is This?

...t other treatments have you given the plant: NA Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Can you please help my mum and me workout what type of tree this is? It is located south of Newcastle. It blooms Sept-Early October before all of the pink bulbs fall and green leaves are then produced. The owners who have now moved believed it was an Oriental Cherry Tree. Although it also looks like a pink Jacaranda? Please help 🙂 Answer: Hi Rachel... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Small brown spots on leaves

...u planted it: 2 years   Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: Azalea and camellia feed   Is the plant indoors or outdoors:  Yes   Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:  Ground   What other treatments have you given the plant:  Nil Upload photo if available:  image.jpeg Other Comments:    Answer: Hi Geoff, Your camellia is not happy at all. Camellias do not like Adelaide much. Please take your photo and some crook leaves out Newman’s nu... read more

How To Get Rid of Borers

...other treatments have you given the plant: None Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: The above photo shows a little white larvae of the beetle, and part of a vine with the hole. Usually holes are about 20cm of each other, and focus on the main vines. HEEEEEEEELP!!!!!! Answer: Hi Lauren, The borers aren’t the problem. Borers only attack plants that are already unhappy, sick or dying. The position is too shady, leaving the plant open... read more

Clumping Bamboo

...e in New South Wales, told Don that bamboo does not really deserve its bad image. In fact, in most Asian countries bamboo is treated with reverence. It is the fastest growing, most versatile woody plant in the world, it generates about US$4500 million of the annual global revenue, and it has a myriad of uses Clumping bamboo has long fibres that are as strong as mild steel. This makes it excellent for building. The young shoots of many species are... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Leaves & pruning

...ther treatments have you given the plant:  Nil Upload photo if available:  image.jpg Other Comments:  We have had some pretty weird weather her. First a hail storm, then 75 ml rain in a short period, followed by days of hot weather. Plants in garden are not looking so good. Trees in question are looking shocking, bit new leaves seem to be coming through. I am not sure if I should be cutting branches by a certain amount or when. I moved to Tassie f... 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

Adachi Museum Japan

...serving green tea. White gravel and pine garden This garden recreates the image depicted in a Yokoyama painting. Its waterfall, white sand, pine trees and pond are placed in perfect harmony, with natural mountains in the background. The powerful arrangement of rocks from Tottori and Matsuyama makes use of a gardening technique from the feudal age. Moss garden Moss plays an important role in Japanese gardens, just as lawn does in Australian garden... read more

Yellowing of Leaves

...treatments have you given the plant: White oil Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Plants were going well, then I noticed a small amount of yellowing on leaves at the end of Winter. After reading other advice I applied Epsom salts and applied fertiliser, and the problem seems to have started since then. Just wondering what may have caused this and if there’s anything that can be done to address it. Appreciate your advice, Answer:... read more