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Poorly developed stem Hi my agnis flexuosa I planted about 8montbs ago, I had to stake it . It stands about 1.5 MTRS high has a very thin trunk if I untie it , it falls flat to the ground. Seems to be healthy other than this problem. Can you help please. Yours Deb
Does anyone know how to get rid of a these? Hi all, I have a tree at backyard and recently has so many of these black ladybug lined insect, they are all over the tree and also the wall.
What are these bugs and more importantly How do I get rid of them? These bugs are killing my hedges in 3 different locations. There are thousands of them. I have tried many commercial products over the last 2 years and many more home remedies. Nothing has worked. The hedge is now dying presumably from the bugs attacking the plants.
What is slowly killing my lilli pillis? Have had my LPs for nearly 5 years since the landscaping was done. All has been fine up until the last 4 months or so. Twigs / small branches have started to die - twig death happens quite quickly (2/3 days) and nothing is eating them that I can detect. Most of the 20 plants are affected but not all of them - one adjacent to one of the worst affected ones if absolutely fine for now. Have tried Eco Oil, White Oil, Pyrethrum as well as Mancozeb. The way things are going I will lose the battle. All other shrubs and trees in the garden are healthy and unaffected. I am guessing it is fungal. The death never happens at the bottom of the plant - always from the middle up and generally at the crown of the tree. Red box in the photo shows what it looks like after day or 3 - give it 2 more days and the twig will be dead and the leaves dry. We live in Marrickville Sydney. Any help at all is hugely appreciated.
Something eating our Viburnum stems Hi Guys, We need some help with a recent problem, namely, something is eating our established and healthy Viburnum plants - the stems, not the leaves. We took some photos, and asked the local nursery, but no success. Is anyone came across with this problem, and can tell us what is the pest, and how can we stop to destroy the plants.
Growing mandarins in pots. I have recently purchased a mandarin imperial (Citrus reticulate) tree. It was growing well in a 30cm pot and I have moved it to a 70cm pot that is 40cm deep. Since moving it, last spring, it has been deteriorating in its appearance. Leaves have been curling and dropping while green and the new growth is very abundant leaving a very twiggy looking tree. the ends of the branches are also dying off. I have attached some photos in an attempt to get some much needed advice. Thanks.
Eleaocarpus eumundi Hi there, my Elaeocarpus eumundi – Eumundi Quandong‘s bottom branches are dying. I have 2 and one is doing well but the other is scrawnier with dying lower branches. I probably don't water it enough and would love advice about how much/often. It unfortunately gets trimmed almost in half by the neighbours across the fence once a year (government housing).
Native trees in a small yard Hi Gardeners, I want to plant some small/medium Australian native trees in my small garden in Melbourne. The strip of garden bed is on the northern side of a tall fence (shaded until they outgrow the fence) and sits about 3 meters from our house which is on a slab. Does anyone have suggestions for native trees that are great for wildlife, can handle the shade, and won't cause my nearby house any problems with wandering roots? Thanks!
Paeonies - feeding Hi, I have three peonies ( herbaceous, not tree ) which I purchased in Autumn as bare root peonies and have planted in large pots. I’ve used premium lotto g mix, mixed with perlite, and a few handfuls of dolomite lime in each pot. They are starting to grow, and the tallest is now around 15-20cm and starting to leaf up. They are getting around 6hrs full Sun. Should I be feeding them nice they are putting on more leaves, or is the potting mix/dolomite combo enough to keep them going through the Spring ? Im getting mixed messages online….some say they are hungry plants and I should definitely be giving them an extra boost like Rose food ( I have Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers pellets ) soon. I would definitely like to see them blooming this year, if possible, and would gladly feed them extra if I thought this would encourage them to flower. Some places suggest they shouldn’t be allowed to flower in their first year, and to remove the buds if they do.Can someone give some advice as to what the ideal feeding schedule would be for these pennies to induce flowering and if this is ok to do ? Thankyou
How to look after my herbs in Spring NSW Hi, I'm based in Sydney, NSW, a very new herb/veggies gardener and would like some advice. I've got dill, mint, rosemary, italian basil, lettuce, onion shallots. My pumpkin seedlings have just started to sprout and I hope they take off. Any advice on what fertilisers for Spring? Many thanks for your help.
Around a pool in Melbourne. Hi All, I am looking for some suggestions, pictures would be a bonus on what to plant against the back fence. I had to cover the extensions the neighbour installed due to not being compliant. The plant would need to be pool compliant, no footholds please! Thought about bamboo however alot of posts say its quite messy. Heliconias are nice but may not screen out next door. Lilly pillies I've read shed a lot, especially the berries which can stain. I would like something around 4m to block out next door. That wouldnt require too much trimming as the height may be hard to reach! Location- Melbourne, VIC South facing. The back mainly gets the afternoon sun. Thank you!
Frangipani Stem - White bumps What are the white hard bumps on my frangipanni stems?
Seeking advice on how to help struggling bamboo plants Hi All, I am seeking some advice on how to help some struggling bamboo plants. The bamboo on the left of the picture is thriving, the bamboo on the right has lost its colour and is not growing. They are in a type of planter box which may add to the issue. We have insured we have watered it, fertiliser with nitrogen. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Mitch
Eumundi Quandongs Hi my Eumundi Quandongs (4 in a row) are very stressed and this has been progressive since Feb 22. I have used Neom and Seasol fertiliser however there has been no improvement. Would appreciate any advice. Please see photos. Kind Regards Chris
Eumundi Quandongs One of my 6 Eumundi quandongs has started to look really unwell all of a sudden. I only watered it once this winter (only a light water) but the leaves are gradually starting to curl up and die from the top down. The soil does feel a little moist, but no sign of any pests, mites or other obvious symptoms. Only planted 1yr ago, fertilised every 4-5months with seasol but has been declining rapidly over the past 2wks. Any ideas?
White spots on trunk of Agonis flexuosa Hi - we've got a Peppy/Agonis flexuosa we planted from a pot about a year ago (Duncraig in Perth). The leaves have gone quite yellow and now there are white spots on the trunk. Any suggestions on causes/remedies? Thanks!!
street trees ancient oaks and planes on the nature strip plus jacaranda and silver birch in the garden creating havoc with excessive roots in both sewer and stormwater. Which native trees preferably 2 - 5 metres would be suitable?
Casuarina glauca In need of some advice with regard to the Casuarina Glauca in the pics attached. They were lush beautiful cousin it's but have gone to what you see over the last 4 to 5 years. They have had native fertilizer but I can say we don't water them. Any advice would be appreciated as we will give them one last try before replacing them.
Caterpillars on Eumundi trees I have three 10 metre high Elaeocarpus Eumundi trees which are being eaten by clustering caterpillar. They also have a bug living in the leaves, perhaps thrip? I have attached photos Thanks Melinda
Buxus Blight We have a small hedge that is dying off? Is there anything I can do to save it as it seems to be moving from plant to plant.
Caterpillars I have clusters of ravenous small geen caterpillars eating my Eliocarpus eumundii. How do I get rid of them please?
Transplanted Lilly Pilly’s We transplanted mature Lilly Pillys during the winter months & all the leaves turned brown & the plants appear to have died. When you scratch the plants stem it is still green underneath & after x2 rounds of seasol several plants have a few green leaves on them. Will these plants survive & what is suggested to help revive them? Thanks
Bald Gardenia (with pic) Hi guys! So, I'm at a loss. This is my second gardenia and like the first one, most of the leaves have fallen, some of them turn brown or black and it's got a white goo on a few branches. Nevertheless, it seems to be wanting to grow more leaves at the top of the branches. I have nonidea what is wrong with her! Has anyone seen this happen? The plant is located in a balcony East. Thank you in advance!
Pencil Pines Hi, I have a couple of pencil pines in my front yard, both would be 15M in height, they have started to turn brown in colour, any ideas on the problem and how to remedy? Many thanks in advance.....Paul
Nectarine tree dropping fruit I have a Nectarine tree on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland that has lots of fruit but recently dropped approximately 50% of the fruit before it ripened. Is the climate here no good for Nectarines. It is supposed to be a variety suited to this climate.
Hiding Cyclone wire fence Hi, i am looking for the best option for my situation. i have approx 170m length of wire cyclone hedge that i would like to cover. I want something that will grow over the wire while not destroying it underneath so i still have my security. I would also prefer that the plant grows quickly initially but the slows down upon maturity (I have no desire to spend my whole life pruning both sides of 170m fencing), although i do not mind pruning this once a year, etc. I know a hedge would be great but i dont know how often it would need pruning. It must also be drought tolerant as i am not sure i can water it all regularly etc. Is there any such plant that exists? Thanks in advance (for example tradescantia is a plant that i am familiar with and is very easy to trim, etc but it requires shade and water which will not be avaialble).
Dying Causarina Glauca Hello, I have a dozen or so Casuarina Glauca (Cousin It) plants along a retainer wall. They are approx 10 years old, are fertilised once a year with Osmocote Pro for natives. As you can see in the pictures they appear to be dying off slowly. They wer all healthy, bushy and appeared in good health a couple of years ago but are withering now. The plants growing through them are Lobelia white root and a native violet which we manually pull out when it gets thick. Any thoughts please.
Resilience Lillypilly Hi there I was wondering if someone could help confirm what is eating my lillypilly. Any help would be appreciated. I have attached photos Cheers Sean
Starting out - cactus garden Hi team! We have a newly built home and are wanting to start a cactus garden The current soil is muddy & compacted - we need to build it up, what soil, sand, product would you suggest?
Sickly Quandongs After floods in the first quarter of this year I thought two of my eumundi quandongs had survived. I lost the third one. However in the last couple of weeks they have started dropping their leaves. The leaves are still green and appear to be healthy otherwise. What is happening to them?
What's eating the bark of my Camellia We have a 40 year old camellia...now a tree! It is being attacked by something that is eating the cambium layer and ring barking the tree. It leaves behind a 'sawdust' like covering... a web of debris, over the area it is attacking. Can't see any borer holes or insects, although there were millipedes in patches of the 'sawdust covering'
Bee attracting groundcovers G'day all is there any grass or ground cover that will attract bees? preferably native. Cheers
Can anyone help me answer some questions about the Shiny Fan Fern? Hi, I am a student doing a research project on the Shiny Fan Fern ( Sticherus flabellatus), found in Eastern Australia. I have a few questions about this plant that I am unable to find the answers to using the Internet. If anyone has knowledge of this plant, would you please answer me to help me with this project? Thank you. Here are the questions I need answered: What is the habit of the plant? (general shape) Does it have seeds/seed pods? What are the identifying features of these if it does? What are some uses for this plant? Thank you so much, Charlotte
What is wrong with my Calamansi plant Dear Gardeners, I am new to gardening and have been taking care of a Calamansi plant from seed for a year now. This winter, I had brought it indoors and started noticing that new leaves are yellowing. Been watching YouTube and reading online and came to a conclusion that it does not have sufficient iron. However, after applying some Yates iron chelate about 3 weeks ago (sprayed on leaves). It still looks unhealthy! Thus, am lost on what to do. Any advice? Note that I do water the plant every time when I see the mulch turn dry.
Root Identification Hi. Hoping someone can help. I have cracks in the cement slab of my outdoor area caused by roots. I have some small fruit trees in my yard. But I also have a large gum plus a large Moreton bay fig in the park adjacent to my property. I would like to identify which trees the roots belong to, without digging all the way back to the trees. Ideally I would like to take a sample of the root and have it “dna” tested to identify its type. Does anyone know if this type of service is available ?
What's wrong with this Palm ? Any advice appreciated. Thanks
Lemon tree leaf and branch rot Hello! I’ve noticed my lemon tree has developed a kind of rot on the leaves as well as some of the smaller branches have started rotting and dying. I’ve been told it could be zinc deficiency but it looks like rot to me! Any help is greatly appreciated!
Chinese Elm fungus treatment. What's the best treatment for black mould on Chinese Elm?
Digital ph tester Would like to know of an accurate digital pH tester under $100. Thank you
Sick Quandong I have 12 sick Eumundi Quongdong Trees. They have this weird growth on their leaves. They are still producing new leaves but generally are not healthy. We have had excessive amounts of rain, I am not sure if this has contributed to them not being healthy.
Apple Trees and Natives Can you plant Australian natives under an apple tree? I want a predominantly native garden, however a retaining wall on the property gets full sun throughout the day and I thought that would be a great place for fruit trees - I have planted a Golden Delicious and Granny Smith, then used some Myoporum to act as ground cover - will this be ok? I only planted this this weekend (20/06/2022) so it's not too late to move them, or choose something more suitable. I have clay soil that I've incorporated compost into, and have used clay breaker to help improve drainage. Any other tips would be great as I'm a total novice and have no clue what I'm doing - it's all been from online research
Palm tree with peeling bark on one side Hi, I have a long-established palm tree in my garden in Mount hawthorn, WA. I believe it's an Alexander Palm. It's lost the bark on one side (west-facing), and it's been like that for years. It doesn't appear to have any other significant issues, other than the branches/leaves have always looked a bit sorry. A gardener came round many years ago and though it might be frizzled top, and require nutrients, but that was before I noticed the lost bark on the one side, so I don't know if that diagnosis would explain it. I've been topping it up with trace elements every year since. Anyone have any ideas on what might be causing the bark to strip and not grow back?
Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Garden Whether you want to grow a kitchen herb garden as a hobby or save money or just for healthier eating, there are plenty of herbs you can grow in your backyard, on your patio, or even on your windowsill. Fresh herbs make recipes taste even better and if its outside your house with you. - PARSLEY Parsley is a mild bitter herb that can enhance the flavor of your foods. Many consider parsley just to be a curly green garnish for food, but it helps things like stews achieve a more balanced flavor. As an added benefit, parsley can aid in digestion. By reading articles such as unify health labs reviews and other digestion-related discussions, many supplements and herbs are uncovered as great helpers for the digestive system. Parsley is often grown as an annual, but in milder climates, it will stay evergreen all winter long. Parsley plants will grow to be large and bushy. Parsley is a good source of Vitamins A and C. - MINT There are several varieties of mint. You can use it in drinks like mojitos or mint juleps. Or add some mint to your summer iced tea. Mint freshens the breath and will help to calm your stomach. But if you grow mint, remember that it’s considered an invasive plant. Mint will spread and take over your garden. It’s best grown in containers. - DILL Dill is a great flavoring for fish, lamb, potatoes, and peas. It also aids in digestion, helps to fight bad breath, and has the added benefits of reducing swelling and cramps. Dill is easy to grow. It will also attract helpful insects to your gardens such as wasps and other predatory insects. - BASIL Whether you choose large leaf Italian basil or large purple sweet basil, this plant is popular in many cuisines but is a feature in Italian cooking like pizzas, salads, sauces, and pesto.
Is this OK? Planted this weeping mulberry about a year and a half ago but recently the leaves have started to shrivel. Will it be alright?
Weed spreading rapidly at a garden Dear folk At my home's garden weed spreading rapidly and I try to find the name of grass and the name of weeds to buy a proper herbicide. Photos are attached showing weeds and grass can you help me to identify names and what herbicide should I buy ? https://imgur.com/a/xiLfGI5 Thx
What is happening to my hedge? Apart from the obvious (that it is slowly dying!) Any thoughts on what could be causing this? I have used a weed spray in the area, but have been careful to keep it at least 1-1.5 mtrs away from the hedge.
Golden Elm Hi, i cant seem to find out information on golden elm seeds, can anyone tell me how old the tree has to be before going to seed and when do they do this. does anyone have a mature tree that seeds or can anyone point me in the right direction of where to buy Golden Elm seeds.. thanks
Murraya I have a murraya hedge which I planted from 50cm plants about 6 months ago. I built up a garden with premium soil and have fed and watered. On the whole the 60 plants have done well. But we have a small section where they don't grow as well as the rest, and even 1 plant which looks to have just died. It went yellow and started dropping all its leaves, the plants either side are completely healthy. I was planning to take cuttings off the healthy plants to try and propagate some back ups but I can't work out what is affecting them. It seems strange to be just 1 plant affected if it is water damage. Any ideas?
Can I put groundcover plants over tulips and daffodils? I've recently planted tulips and daffodils and I want to add some groundcover flowers so it doesn't look so barren over winter. I've bought some seaside daisy seedlings but now I'm worrying if the bulbs will be able to grow through the groundcover. will they flower alright?
Geranium rot I have some geraniums with rotten stems. Is this due to placement, watering or a disease or pest and is there anything I can do about it? Thanks for any advice.
Shrub - what plant is this? Hi can anyone tell me what this plant is called? I saved it from a garden that was being ripped out for lawn. It has cane like stems. Thanks, Chrissy.
What is wrong with my plant G'day - I have a few Dodonaea that I'm about to repot (from a nursery) but notice that a lot of new young leaves are being eaten. I can't seen any bugs on leaves or shoots anywhere on the plants. Is it possible they are being eaten but itinerant bugs? I tried while oil on one of these but appear to have killed it! Grateful for any tips. Cheers Peter
Pests stripping leaves of trees Hi, this is the second year of something eat the leaves of a plum tree. It moved onto the cherry tree this year and now a couple of exotic trees, a birch and a tree that has elm like leaves. It has virtually stripped the plum and cherry. I noticed tiny transparent lavae underneath the leaves. See photo.
What pest is this? Well established Lilly Pillies have these growths on the outer foliage and appears to be slowing killing the plant. One plant was really hit with it but noticed others are also got it now. Have also noticed similar on nearby shrubs. Appreciate any insight on what this is and how to get rid of it. thanks.
Small white jumping mites all over soil Just looked closely near my carrots and discovered loads of little walking jumping bugs that are tiny as. Anyone know what it may be? And solutions if to get rid of them if they are harmful?
Sick Photinia New growth on photinia tree/hedge is losing colour. This is then spreading to the whole tree and killing it. Trees are in a well drained area and have been established for a long time. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Diseased mop top tree I have treated my mop top for scale before some years ago and have just returned to the house after it was rented. I have cut a lot of the dead branches off. I am on South Australia, do I cut the thicker branches off and spray with scale spray to let the tree start again in spring with new branches?
Dead Lawn Following the recent heavy rain in NSW our lawn has suddenly died. Could this be due to poor drainage as we notice water is pooling on the surface. Before we invest in drainage, are there any other causes of sudden lawn death, if so what can we do to improve the situation, thank you.
Purple-ish stems Hi, I'm trying to work out what THIS pesky thing is that keeps taking over my 'garden'. Does anyone know what it is? And how best to get rid of it? I plan to put weed matting down on the tiers that are hidden underneath it...
Syzygium in pots hi, i found a syzygium australe in a smaller pot in my garden. My mother in law had plans for it. I was wondering if I could use it as a bit of a privacy barrier because our garden is exposed. Is it possible to grow it to 4m in a pot? What size pot? How long would it take to get to get to 3m please? It is currently 1m high. Thank you. David.
Gerbera flowers sad My Gerbera flowers have been blooming well but one of them one day came out a bit distorted, looked like it never fully bloomed, the rest were happy and healthy, but now it’s happening to a few others and I am concerned as I cannot find an explanation for the flowers being under developed and still a bit green. The initial plant I have noticed looked like it’s a bit stained under some Leaves but not all, The second plant is normal in the leaves colour but two new leaf shoots are staying a bit curled as in the image. The third plant is also a bit stained like bore water underneath some of the leaves but not all of them I cannot find any image online to match my Flowers and they’re looking pretty sad ??
Advice on Lily Pilly My friend is growing a Lily Pilly hedge, mine grew tall and thick. However hers had grown tall but very thin foliage. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Really struggling with this weed. Any advice please? Hey everyone. I’m really struggling with this weed! I dug it all out and covered with thick mulch just to find it creeping through again :( Any advice would be hugely appreciated! Thanks, Andy.
Fig tree I’ve moved into rental with a fig tree and I would like to pick the figs to eat but there are these bumps all over the leaves and even on a lot of the fruit. Can it be washed off or is it some disease so fruit should not be eaten
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