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Don’s Expert Answers: Existing hedge

...Upload photo if available: Other Comments: Can I hard prune this Photinia hedge, when I bought the house it was smaller and compact but now getting larger and sparse in the Centre, the hedgers seem to just clip over the top and it’s very big, I’m a bit reluctant to cut into the bare wood one the inside unless I ask first. It’s quiet old we have been here 8 years and it was reasonable size then. We have cold winters so wasn’t thinking about doing... read more

How Hard Can You Prune A Camelia Hedge?

...elbourne VIC Nature of problem: How hard can you prune a sasanqua camerlia hedge. We have just purchased a property and the hedge is obstructing the view. We need to cut it bac approsimately 50% it is about 1800mm in height. Type of Plant (if known): Sasanqua Camelia Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Healthly Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: clay with topsoil How often do you wa... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Identifying our Hedge

...green oval leaves with a rough edge, small (4mm) pale green/white flower. Hedged at 1.75m tall, 1.25m wide and 20m long. Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Clay How often do you water the plant: Once a week How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: Full Sunlight How long since you planted it: Unknown, potentially 20+ years Have... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: I am having trouble choosing the right plant for a hedge.

...add sulphate to soil or compost and manure to make it more acidic. I’ve done some research and I think resilience or aussie southern might be the answer. I just cant decide on which one! Can i have your recommendation please Answer: Hi Vicky, You have done some good research. Hedges are a group of plants that are way too close together fighting to survive. Thus you must investigate the local hedges that are doing well and which you find attractive... read more

Camellia Japonica Hedge

...s and pot plants, japonica camellias can be used as a fence or an informal hedge, as seen in our segment. Don showed a row of red flowering japonicas planted along the boundary of a property, about 1.5m (5′) apart. The camellias were in full flower and the effect was stunning. If you want to do the same thing in your garden, remember to stick to one variety, rather than mixing plants with different coloured flowers and growth habits. In general, t... read more

Thermal Image Zoo

..., and where the heat was distributed. We were amazed at the multi-coloured images the thermal imaging camera produced: the blue areas were fairly cold, the blackish areas intermediate and the red areas very hot. Those fabulous results made us wonder what different animals would look like when viewed through the high-tech lens of a thermal imaging camera. Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited Sydney’s Taronga Zoo at night, and had great fun cap... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: I wish to plant a viburnum hedge with two magnolia little gem trees. Will the west facing aspect be too hot for them?

...cord, Sydney New South Wales Nature of problem: I wish to plant a viburnum hedge with two magnolia little gem trees. Will the west facing aspect be too hot for them? Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia little gem Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not applicable Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Not sure. Just garden soil. How often do you water the plant: Will be every couple of d... read more

Hedge Pruning

...Don recommends pruning every 4 weeks or so. Regular light ‘haircuts’ keep hedges tidy and prevent them getting out of hand. If you wait too long before you prune, your hedge will start to look scruffy and it will become difficult to manage. You’ll then have to do a full renovation prune, which means spending a lot of time setting up string lines and trying to work out where to cut. Don’s tip: save work and time by pruning hedges more, rather than... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: WOODY LILLI PILLI HEDGE

...CTION, BONDI JUNCTION New South Wales Nature of problem: WOODY LILLI PILLI HEDGE Type of Plant (if known): LILLI PILLI Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): At the lower level (up to one metre) very woody Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: potting mixture How often do you water the plant: Irrigated How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: 8 to 12 How long since you plan... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Can rosemary be as tight knit and sharp as buxus for smallish topiary work ( balls and box hedge ) ?

...as tight knit and sharp as buxus for smallish topiary work ( balls and box hedge ) ? Type of Plant (if known): – Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): – Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: – How often do you water the plant: – How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: – How long since you planted it: – Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: – Is the plant indoors... read more

Irrigation System in Hedge

Irrigation System in Hedge A watering system is an integral part of many good gardens, but sometimes the overall effect can be spoiled by unsightly black irrigation piping and risers. Don looked at an irrigation system growing up through a freestanding plant, with the sprinkler head just peeping over the top of the foliage. This is a clever way to hide ugly piping and elevate the sprinkler heads so that the garden is watered effectively. Setting... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Hello. I’m thinking of planting the hedgemaster hedge around our pool, but am worried about the flowers and berries. We have white tiles around the pool. Is there a non-flowering variety or alternative you could suggest?

...h Wales Nature of problem: Hello. I’m thinking of planting the hedgemaster hedge around our pool, but am worried about the flowers and berries. We have white tiles around the pool. Is there a non-flowering variety or alternative you could suggest? Type of Plant (if known): Hedgemaster Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): – Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Good garden soil with mulc... read more