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Camellia Japonica Hedge

Camellia Japonica Hedge Camellias are wonderful plants. Most varieties have attractive, glossy green foliage, and they put on their fabulous flower display in the cooler months of the year when the rest of the garden often looks dull and bare. As well as making excellent specimen plants 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... 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

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: 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

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

Upright Western Red Cedar Hedge

...st in the cooler areas of Australia. This cultivar makes a very attractive hedge and is ideal for screening in a narrow area. It is not as vigorous as the Leyland cypress and it is easier to keep under control. Some conifers have a lot of dead, brown material within the foliage. Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’ stays green inside the plant, so it is less likely to ignite in the case of a fire. Don thinks this is a much better choice than Leyland cypress... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: I have read your article on Dwarf Oleanders. I am growing a hedge of them and I would like to know how and when to prune them to keep them in a bushy shape. Dome branches are growing higher than others.

...re of problem: I have read your article on Dwarf Oleanders. I am growing a hedge of them and I would like to know how and when to prune them to keep them in a bushy shape. Dome branches are growing higher than others. Type of Plant (if known): Dwarf Oleander apricot/pink. They are about four years old, growing well and are healthy but I wish to get them to be bushier and similar heights. Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your p... read more

Microcarpa Var. Hilli Flash As A Hedge

...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

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

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

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

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