0item | $0.00
Category AnyAnnuals/PerennialsAustralian NativesBonsaiBromeliadsBulbs/corms/tubersCactii/SucculentsClimbers/CreepersFerns/Palms/CycadsFruit & NutsGarden EnvironmentHandy HintsHerbsLandscapingLawns/GroundcoversOrchidsOrganicPatio Pots & TubsPest & DiseasesPropagationRosesSeedsShrubs - nativeShrubs - non nativeSoilTools & MachineryTrees - nativeTrees - non nativeVegetablesWater GardensWeeds
Topic Any
Garden Beds against Dampcourse In designing a new garden I want to place garden beds along the external house walls. I am seeking advice as to the construction and placement of the beds in relation to the damp course. For example, do I need to raise or lower the beds and what preventative measures should I take? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou
Garden Edging I am looking for information on how to make good, clean garden edging. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Paul and Anne Schokker
Garden Ponds Hi all, New to this site, and looking for info concerning the details of how to build a garden pond for my Mum. She has a small garden approx 3m x 3m in the front of her flat, and she would like to put in a small garden pond. If anyone has any info about this, or if you could direct me to where I can find some info, please. Thanks in advance, Paul.
Gardenia leaves yellowing Can you tell me what to do about my gardenia leaves going yellow please? Many thanks!
Garlic I want to know how to grow garlic?? what weather it grows in and soil?? Pertty much anything on how to get it to grow would be a help thanks
Glossy Abelia - Planting Width Hello I am new here, great site by the way. i hope someone can tell me how far apart do I plant the Glossy Abelia? I just bought 3 - height at moment about 50cm and width 45cm. I plan to use them behind /next to pond that is placed in corner of garden. I see they may become 2metere high, which suit us as it will suit fence height.
Grape Vine Pruning I would like information on pruning grapes.
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
Ground Cover Under Pines I have just inherited a garden in dire need of renovation on a property outside Oberon. There are two large pine trees that I would like to have at least ground cover or something larger under - any suggestions?
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?
Growing Parsley I'm having problems growing parsley. I planted a little parsley plant from the nursery along with basil and a chili plant back last spring. Both the chili and basil really took off, but for some reason the parsley didn't. It didn't grow and just turned yellow. I bought a "self watering" pot which has a reservoir below the main pot. It keeps the water and is supposed to reduce the need for watering. In saying that I would water regularly and it was in a well lit area. Is too much water a problem or did I plant the wrong herbs together or just too many in the one pot???? Any suggestions???
Grub? When re-potting or digging in the soil I keep finding these fat "grubs" up to about 1cm in length, they have a whitish-grey body with an orange-brownish head part. Are they a "bad guy" or a "good guy"? Have they got anything to do with slaters as I have lots of them (complements of mulch!).
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!
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.
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 ?
Hedera canariensis Hi, Will this plant survive the cold in Taupo ? Thanks
Hibiscus seeds I have some seeds which I found in a torn off envelope dated 1959, which I found amongst some items I bought at an auction in Newcastle many years ago. It has Yellow flower African hibiscus written on it and there are 14 seeds. I wondered whether they are a rare variety and if they could be propagated. How would I go about it? It is possible they are from the 1960's.
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!
Hostas and Sunlight Can Hostas grow successfully in full sun or do they need to be grown in partial sun to full shade? I use to have some that had west sun from noon to sun down and they were very nice, now I am hoping to plant some in full sun.
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..!
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.
Lavatera Insect Damage My dwarf lavatera were decimated last summer by leaf and flower eating insects - yet other annuals around were not touched. I hate using chemicals under these circumstances and wondered if there is any organic way to solve the problem - like companion planting. Does anyone have any ideas?
Lavender Can anyone tell me about the best type of lavender to dry? How and when (stage of plant) to dry it? Thanks.
Lawn Drainage I've just moved into a house that has an established garden but when it rains it drains very slowly and puddles remain in the lawn for a day or so. I am reluctant to dig it all up in order to put in drainage pipes because it will ruin so much of what exists and take ages to re-establish. Do you have any ideas of a quick fix solution?
Laying Turf - Preparations Can anyone tell me how to prepare the ground for laying turf. I haven't done this before and I have seen the results of other's efforts and they look lumpy.
Legal? Oriental Poppies I have been given some seeds of Oriental Poppies (mixed colours) I have propagated them and they are as far as secondary leaves. I cannot find any info on growing them BUT did find on another Australian site that you require a license to grow or sell them! I'm a bit concerned I may have been lovingly growing little seeds I cannot plant out! HELP please Most Grateful Debbie
Lemon - thick skins I have a Eureka lemon tree in my garden that is around five years old and a decent size. It produces a lot of fruit most of the year round and they are huge. But here's the problem, they are also very thick skinned and not very juicy. Do you know what to do to get thin skinned and juicy lemons???
Lemon Tree I have a Meyer lemon in a pot. The tree is approx. 45cm high and has masses of flowers and tiny lemons on it. Someone told me I would need to take most of them off. If so how many and when should I do that? Being new to gardening I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank you Christine.
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?
Leylandii Leighton Green Conifers I have just planted 12 leighton green conifers along the backfence which faces west. Any suggestions for what type of small plants I could plant in front of these trees that would make them not look so bare? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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
Lobelia Companion I have found some of the most amazingly deep blue coloured lobelia for by borders but I would like to try contrasting them with something other than Alyssum. Does you have any suggestions?
Looking for Herb Seeds I have only become interested in growing herbs this year and the difference between fresh picked and the bought stuff is amazing. I have quite a few of the more popular herbs growing like Basil, Tarragon, Thyme etc, but after months of searching (eg Bunnings Warehouse) I have never seen the following, either in Punnets or seeds. Bay leaf, Chamomile, Caraway. I would be grateful if someone may suggest where I may obtain some of these. Thank you
Looking for Mature Elm to Transplant Our company is looking for an English or Dutch Elm - 200 to 250 mm in diameter. We wish to transplant it from its home to a large development in the Melbourne CBD. Needs to be a great specimen and access for bobcat, machinery. We can provide a payment for the right tree.
Maple Trees What type of plants if any can grow under maple trees? Everything I planted under the tree either has stunted growth or just kind of dies off.
Melealeuca Revolution Green My friend told me that Melaleuca Revolution Green makes a good hedge, but i had also heard elsewhere that Melaleucas, and in fact most natives, go rather woody over time and therefore won't stay thick and lush. what's your advice on this please as I really like the look of the foliage.
Mint types Whats the best type of mint to grow for cooking - there seem to be so many.
Moving an established Camellia japonica I would like to know 1) if it possible to move an established camellia as it was originally planted in the wrong spot and has grown to block a window 2) when the best time is in Victoria to attempt the task
Moving Gladioli My glads are not doing too well, I don't think they get enough sunshine so I want to move them. When is the best time to do that?
Murraya Pale Leaves I've got a Murraya Paniculata which has been oh so healthy up to now, lovely glossy deep green leaves. Well recently its gone all pale and the new growth is coming through almost creamy coloured - if I didn't know any better I'd say it was a variegata with a bit of albino in it. Can anyone help because I'd hate it to go too far and die - it still looks reasonably lively.
Mushrooms in my Lawn How can we stop mushrooms growing in our lawn?
Nasturtiums I have found Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) to be very good to eat as well as look at. We often add the leaves and flowers to our salads. They are a bit peppery but very crisp and tasty. I'm told they are full of vitamin C and can also be a good relief for colds.
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!!
Nettles I am having terrible trouble with nettles under some fruit trees. No matter how much I weed them up, mow them, spray them they just keep coming back! Is there a sure fire way to get rid of them or am I stuck with them for life! My husband says that nettles are a sign of good soil but I always thought they were a sign of poor soil - who is right?
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 ...
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.
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.
One handed hedge clippers I am trying to find some electric/batterypowered hedge clippers to operate with one hand. I am a right arm amputee and a very keen gardener, trouble is I can't prune for very long with normal clippers as it strains my hand and arm. I think Black & Decker once had one, has anyone got any ideas ?
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
Orange Tree Die-Back I have two Orange Trees that I planted 1 year ago. They have died off at the tips of the branches, and all the leaves fell off. The centre of the trees are full of blossoms, and new leaves are forming in the centre of the trees. Can you suggest what could be wrong?
Orange Trumpet Vine ?? I've seen a lot of Orange Trumpet shaped flowers on climbers, especially around the Central Coast region. Someone told me they were called Tecomaria capensis and someone else suggested they might be Pyrostegia venusta - they both seem to have common names like 'Orange Trumpet Vine.
Orchid Cactii Supplier? Would appreciate information where I can purchase cuttings or rooted plants of both the Orchid Cacti and Zygocacti. (Schlumbergera). Thanking you - Peter.
Orchid Planting Query Could someone please tell me why you don't plant orchids in the ground? I have never seen this done.
Paper Bark Tree We have a very large paper bark tree , can this be cut back.
Passionfruit pruning When should I prune my passionfruit vine and how much can I take off?
Pawpaw dropping fruit I have a young red pawpaw tree (just over 9 months old) which is bisexual. It has heaps of fruit but they get to the size of a hens egg and drop. I nearly cry when I see another one bite the dust! There are no sign of bugs on them. All help would be greatly appreciated.
Pear Tree Fruit Loss We have recently moved to Canberra. In our backyard we have a pear tree, which at the time of moving in (late Feb) was absolutely loaded with fruit. In early March all the fruit fell off for no apparent reason, the fruit was far from being ripe but was well formed and good colour. Not having much knowledge about fruit trees, could someone offer up some advise on rejuvenating this tree, I would say it has been neglected for sometime. Many Thanks Mark
Pests in Tomato Crop I think I have Queensland fruit fly in my tomatoes. What do I do to stop further infestation. To watch my first large crop being spoilt is really depressing.
Petunias in Hanging Baskets I want to grow Petunias in some hanging baskets I have but as they are in the shadow of the eaves they do not get a lot of direct sunlight. I understand Petunias need direct sun. This seems to be a problem with hanging baskets as they need something to hang from and that is bound to create shade - am I missing something here?
Plant Suggestions Please We have a patio which is covered by 70% shadecloth along the West side of our house. It is about 10 metres long and we would like suggestions of plants which would provide some display all year round. Could be flowering but foliage at least. We have a Dipladenia which is good but some other species are wanted. They would get sun after noon for a few hours and are sheltered from wind. Thanks for any help. John
Planting Trees from Pots I have some Lilli Pilli in pots - Acmeni smithii - that were sited to provide a screen. I have now moved and could plant them in the ground but I wonder if that will be successful or if there roots will not develop. They are in pots around 500mm deep and are approx 1 metre high.
Pool Shade Trees Any idea where I could find information on trees and shrubs which work well poolside? I live in Adelaide and am looking for a tree which wont drop leaves and gum resins into a swimming pool. A shade tree with no low branches... any ideas?
Poplar Alternative I like the look of the poplar tree but as it's roots are invasive can anyone come up with a different species that has similar appearances. It will be planted in a medium sized garden.
Possums Does anyone have any ideas on how to deter possums for eating all my new plants!? They are stripping them all. Each time I come home from work another plant has been stripped of all it's leaves. If any one has any ideas, can you please email me. thanks Sandi
© 2010-2019 GardensOnline Shopping Pty. Ltd.
The following error found:
Close
