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...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

...m: Want to plant acmena smithii ‘goodbye neighbours’ as a privacy screen / hedge against our fence, however 2x 100mm PVC water drainage pipes run under the ground in the area. Does this plant have invasive roots which could crack / ruin the pipes? Am getting conflicting advice. Thank you. Type of Plant (if known): acmena smithii (syzygium smithii) Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): nil Soil Type (e.g. sa... read more

...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

...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

...ike to plant Microcarpa Var. Hilli Flash, on a boundary wall As a pleached hedge to be kept clipped To 2.5 Meters – 10 long. It will go on the Northern boundry which is a brick wall of our neighbours garage and concrete slab. I’m concerned the roots may become invasive, but if I keep it clipped to the dimensions said do you think the roots won’t become too aggressive. If not is there a good alternative, without berries? Type of Plant (if known): M... read more

...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

...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

...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