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Alternative hedging A few years ago we planted 20meters of clumping bamboo trees along our pool to give us privacy from our neighbour who's backyard veranda overlooks our backyard. The bamboo looks great however they drop a lot of leaves (something we did not know at the time of planting and after consultation with a horticulturalist). Is there any other tree or large bush that we could replace these with that grows around 4 - 6 meters and doesn't drop leaves or flowers?
Aechmea gamosepala - going gangbusters Got a plant 4 years ago. 3 blooms and 13 pups later, this is a very happy camper. Splitting the pups today into long planters to form a little hedge. Wish I had a tree I could plant it on ...
New message: Plant: Aechmea gamosepala Got a plant 4 years ago. 3 blooms and 13 pups later, this is a very happy camper. Splitting the pups today into long planters to form a little hedge. Wish I had a tree I could plant it on ...
Finger Lime Blues I Have a grafted Ricks Red finger lime that I purchased about 5 years ago. I am in Melbourne. The plant is in a large pot. Plenty of green leaves and red tips to end of branches, I have tried the magnesium fertilising thing a couple of time, seems to make it flower prolifically but flowers are not showing fruit this year, and just die off. I have 1 fruit left on it from last year - it just sits there not growing, currently it is around 1.75 cm long and hanging in there where I stare at it every morning It lives mostly in sun after around 10am. It is watered every 2nd day or daily when whether is hot (over 35 degrees C) Should I shift it to a place more shaded. Or is there something really wrong
Propating Xerochrysum bracteatum syn. B Hi I have seen mention of propagation from cuttings , as the flowers are prolific I cannot see any Woody shoots to use. Should I cut the flower off before taking the cutting Thank you David
Hakea droopy branches Hello, I have a Hakea that appears t be very healthy. However, its branches are typically droopy, and quite heavy. I have had to resort to holding it up with stakes etc to stop it falling over. Could someone let me know whether I should cut the long branches back, find another way of staking it or ??? I have attached a couple of photos, and any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Grevillea x Hills Jubilee growing from seed I have seed pods. Have put gauze bags around them. Anything special about smoke of hot water for germination. Want to have a go at growing a bush myself. Shelagh
Aechmea Blue Rain Safe with Cats Hi guys, i have a cat, and i will like to know, I hope its not poisoning my cat? :)
Agonis flexuosa Variegata in Clay? I am wanting to put in an agonis flexuosa and we are coastal on significantly heavy clay. Do you think it will do ok or should we go for something else? Will it survive or just be slower to grow? I would put in gypsum and compost etc on the hole to help. Thanks!!!
Pyrostegia venusta Roots I have a fence that is very near to my biocycle system...less than 1 meter. I need privacy on this fence and was thinking of growing pyrostegia on the fence....will it develop a large root system that may compromise my biocycle tanks ??
New message: Plant: Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wa Hardenbergia prefers a frost free garden but will tolerate a short mild frost. If the area you live is frost prone this is not the plant for you. Have you thought about either a Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle or Grevillea Bronze Rambler - both are frost tolerant and will grow 30cm tall and up to 4m wide.
Suggestions for Shady Area Hi, I'm looking for a plant for my front patio. Any suggestions on what would meet these criteria would be appreciated! - outdoors (East facing) but always in FULL SHADE - perrenial - low maintenance - fit comfortably in a 45 cm square pot (not too big root structure that would outgrow pot) - preferably flowering - attractive year round (inc when not flowering) I'm thinking of Camelia Japonica, Fiddle Leaf (but not flowering)... or maybe while Lobelia. Any other ideas? Thanks!
Whats this shrub? Please help identifying this hedge plant
Propagating Juniperus squamata Prostrata Will they grow from cuttings ?
Alcantarea Imperialis Powdery Mould Hi, our Bromeliad has started to get a white powdery mould on its leaves that appears to be eating away at the leaves. Any advice? Cheers Garry
Aechmea Pup Flowering Hi, Thanks for your useful info I've followed them all. I got my blue rain last year and followed your instructions of the rip apple method. There are 3 little pups now and I've been watering them and separate them from their mother pups which finally died completely after 5 months time. So now my question is how long would it take for the little pups flower again? Thanks!
Hedera canariensis Hi, Will this plant survive the cold in Taupo ? Thanks
Callitris rhomboidea I have a hedge of Callitris rhomboidea which I need to trim about 15 years old. It has never been trimmed before and I am not sure how hard I can cut it back. Will it resprout from old wood?
Callistemon Mauve Mist My Mauve Mist Callistemon has never flowered the bush is growing very well lovely green leaves rather tall bush, in a sunny position. No flowers been in ground for several years.
Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer I’ve been told the happy wanderer has very invasive roots. Is this correct ? I was intending to plant mine near a retaining wall but am now hesitant. Are they best planted in pots to avoid damage ?
Pruning Acacia iteaphylla What is the best time & method of pruning Acacia iteaphylla? Can you help please.
Wall Mounted Pelargoniums i was visiting Spain recently and marvelled at how they love their Pelargoniums there, making fabulous displays everywhere. I especially liked this idea for hanging them on the wall that I saw in Cordoba - very neat.
Aechmea New Pups Re-Potting I have a few Aechmea, some of which have developed 'pups' along side the main plant which seems to be still very healthy. Is it safe to break them off and re-pot them now?
Ficus Pumila in Shady Location? How do you think a Ficus pumila will go on a shady, south facing wall? I am after something that will hide a very unattractive corrugated fibre-cement fence (Old Super 66 fence). Have tried a climbing hydrangea which failed and now need to try something else .. maybe this is worth a try?
Treated Pine for Raised Veggie Beds I have read that you can't use treated pine for raised veggie beds. But that makes it very difficult or expensive to build one as that only leaves hard wood, that would last.
Shadehouse Location I am contemplating putting a shadehouse on the eastern side of my house which does not receive much sun throughout the day. Will this be ok or is it preferrable for a shadehouse to receive as much direct sunlight as possible? Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Weedkiller for Santa Anna Lawn Cannot find any details regarding my large Santa Anna lawn which this year is full of different weeds. How can i eradicate weeds without destroying my lawn like I used to be able to do?
Aechmea Blue Rain - Pup My blue rain has got a pup but the mother has not died, it is still in flower what do I do
Hanging Baskets Idea I discovered a new use for babies nappies, new ones of course. They make a perfect liner on top of the coir in a hanging basket. They absorb huge amounts of water, keeping it available for the plants above without waterlogging their roots.
Bottlebrush?? Whats this? Looks like some sort of bottlebrush to me, but I thought you Aussies might have a better idea of which variety it is.
Aechmea Blue Rain - cold winters I really like these flowers. I was wondering where I can buy these at? Was also wondering being as we are 4b on the climate zone if they can be placed outside during the summer here being it's hot and humid during the summers and then placed indoors for the winter?
Tuckeroo fertiliser Does anyone know the best fertiliser for Cupaniopsis anacardioides - otherwise known as the Tuckeroo. I have 3 and want to give them a bit of up and go.
Finger limes I have a finger lime grown in a container it is now about 5ft and produced some blossoms that developed into fruit only to fall off. l would appreciate any clues to as why as it does seem to like where it is growing.
Lilly Pilly in pots Hi, I have recently purchased a number of lilly pillies and placed them in some very large pots around the house. I live in North Queensland and the plants get full sun for about half the day due to the different sides of the house the plants are located (East, West and North). The plants are all established (bought that way) and are about 1.5 metres tall. The soil they are planted in is a lose loam with small rocks on top (to aid water retention). I use seasol and a slow release fertilzer and the pots (square and rectangular) have holes in the bottom for drainage. I have already trimmed them once and do tip pruning. The plants are yet to flower and are responding well to the light pruning. I have put in confidor pellets for pests but have had scale and black soot which I am treating with confidor spray and white oil. I intend on keeping them in the pots so I was wondering how often should I water the plants as a guide?. At the present I water deeply once every three to four days but it gets hot in summer here. I have heard that you can overwater lilly pilly's but I know pots dry out faster. Also will keeping the lilly pillys in pots effect thier roots, growth and could they split the pots (cement over fibreglass)?. Thanks
Tilia europea HI, I have been searching to buy a Tilia Europea (linden lime or common linden tree) but so far no luck. Do you know who in Australia might have it for sale. Thanks Boryana
Mint types Whats the best type of mint to grow for cooking - there seem to be so many.
White flower - what is this? Can anyone help me please - I've searched high and low but can't seem to find out what this flower is.
Fleshy Foliage - what plant is this? I love these and I'd like to buy some but don't know what to ask for at the nursery. Can anyone help please?
Orange Bells - what plant is this? Anyone who knows what this is ? Very pretty but I've no idea what its called. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance
Kangaroo Paw Seedlings I have sown some Kangaroo Paw seeds and they have started to shoot (about 1 inch tall now). At what point should I transfer them to separate pots, they seem too fragile to touch at the moment.
Begonias Hello, I've been given this very unusual Begonia which I've planted in a semi-shaded position and it seems to be doing quite well but it hasn't flowered yet. As you can see it has amazing foliage - does anyone know which Begonia this is please?
Lemongrass When is a good time to get some Lemongrass going? Can you raise it from seeds? I don't see any in your shop so I'm assuming you have to buy seed or seedlings. Is that right?
Drainage and recycling in one Instead of adding stones to pots for crocks to help drainage, I chop up some small, woody hedge trimmings. They do the job just as well as crocks and eventually they'll break down. Very eco friendly
Duff Daffs I planted a big bag of daffodils back in early July and less then half flowered. Lots of foliage but not a lot of flowers. Any ideas what went wrong?
Gardenia leaves yellowing Can you tell me what to do about my gardenia leaves going yellow please? Many thanks!
Star Jasmine I have a star jasmine in trouble. The leaves start out deep green but slowly turn yellow and, in time, red. It still flowers but doesn't look well. It's about 7 years old and this only happened in the last year. From all the literature, I can't figure out exactly what it might be. I've fed it and mulched but nothing works. Please HELP!
No Bending Weeder Does anyone know of a tool for weeding for those who cannot bend down - e.g. you can do it standing up?? I'd heard about the 'Grandpa's Weeder' but it seems that it isn't available anymore.
Natural pesticide Does any one know how to make a natural pesticide for a veggie patch? all veggies covered in grubs, bugs and anything else that can crawl!!
Ants, Rats, Snakes in your lawn, garden Peel an oinion, cut in four pieces, place each piece in your Lawn to dig 2/3 inches each 3 yards apart along the borders of your Lawn. For a bigger Lawn, place diagonal as well. By the time you have a cup of tea, the ants have disappeared.
Hollyhock issues! HELP! I moved my Hollyhocks to a part of my garden where they would get more water on a regular basis. They have so far done well and are bigger and fuller then they ever were. But, about two weeks ago I noticed something appeared to be nesting on the underside of the leaves. There were hundreds on each leave- about the size of a pinhead and rust in color. They do not appear to be any of the typical Hollyhock diseases. I cut off each infested leave and threw it in the garbage. The interesting part is I have tons of other perennials in the same area and none of them are affected- just my hollyhocks. There are other plants in between my hollyhocks and they are fine- whatever it is simply liked the hollyhocks. Any ideas? Thanks!
Growing Out Topiary My NZ Christmas Tree has been shaped topiary style. Can these be left to grow out successfully so that they only need a general trim each year to produce a more natural form?
Preparing Rocky Clay Soil I have recently had some construction done and my back yard, which is mostly shady, is now compacted clay with lots and lots of rocks and pebbles embedded in the soil. What's the best way to clear out the rock and pebbles and amend the soil so I can plant (azaleas, hostas, liriope, and some annuals)?
Replanting Bulbs Outside Hello - I am a novice when it comes to gardening, so I am hoping you all may be able to help me. I recently received a basket of spring flowers; daffodils, hyacinth, tulips, crocus - it's just beautiful. The problem is, I don't know how to replant the flowers outside. I live in southern Wisconsin, so it will still be a few weeks before the ground is thawed. In the meantime, the flowers are fading, and I am not sure what to do with it at this point. Will I have to put them in the refrigerator for a while, or can I continue to just keep them watered and replant when it's warm enough? Is there any way possible I can get them to bloom again this spring after replanting outside? Do I separate the bulbs or replant as is? Thanks for your help!
A Safe Way to Kill Off Ferns I need to remove a great deal of fern that i have growing up the side of my driveway. Whats the best way to remove it so it wont grow back and not harm and trees that are next to it ? I don't know if i should pull it all out, or spray some poison first then pull it out a few days later? What should i do? I want all the fern gone as its taken over all the length of my driveway.
Care of Orchids I have recently bought 5 lovely flowering orchids (cymbidium I think) and would like to know the correct way to care for them. they all have lovely spikes and flowers at the moment but what about when they stop flowering, where do I keep them and how do I take care of them even in non-productive times. regards Jenny
Jersey Royals ? - Potatoes I recently went to England,( May ) and in the supermarket we bought some Jersey Royal new potatoes which were the best potaoes I have tasted for ages. Are they available here as seed potatoes or failing that does anyone know of a very similar type, pleeaase..!
Blacks spots on camellia leaves I have just planted a hedge of white sassanqua camellia in full sun. I have noticed that some of the leaves have black spots on them. I was wondering what might be causing this and if there is anything i should do to keep them well?
Apple Tree Pollination I've bought 2 apple trees. One is a Golden Delicious and the other is a Red Delicious. Apparently 2 varieties are required for proper pollination. My question is are these 2 trees considered different varieties?? Thank you.
Chilli Water I like to soak chilli seeds in water for a few days - apart from making a good splash-on addition to spice up your food, its also an excellent pest deterrent. Things like aphids hate it - yet its a cheap and easy solution, just add a little washing up liquid and spray on. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. If you wipe your eyes with chilli water on your hands you'd curse me to kingdom come.
Zygopetalum orchid Wanting to know if this type of orchid is best grown indoors and if it does better outside what type of conditions it needs in regard to how much sun, water and how and when to fertilize. Is it frost tender?
Ranuncula Care What is the best way to care for blooming Ranunculas - I have lots of blooms but the foliage is browning and I'm concerned they might not flower again next year.
Dog Problem Im fighting an ongoing battle with a 12yr old border collie who either digs up, digs huge holes near or urinates on most of my plants. Any ideas for a solution? Ive tried "keepoff" spray and "Deter" but neither worked.
Compost Content I am thinking about making a compost heap and using kitchen waste/scraps ect. My question is, would the absorbent pads that come in meat trays and the like, be suitable to throw in to the compost to act as water retainers when dug into the veggie patch.
Silver Birch in Pots What's the best way to grow silver birch tree's to advanced (6'+)stage in pot's to plant out later.?? Any advice would be appreciated. Len. P.S. Is this the best way to grow big/quickly.?
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