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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?
Fiddle leaf fig looking unhealthy My fiddle leaf was doing brilliantly but now it’s leaves are all going brown. Any advice on how to fix much appreciated
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
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
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.
Flat Leafed Parsley I have been given some flat leafed parsley seeds to sow. Is there a certain time I should sow these seeds or is any time good and how do i go about sowing them successfully.
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?
Flower Pic on the left is in Ultra violet
Flowering Tobacco - poisonous? Hello, I have some seeds for the very fragrant tobacco flower. I also have an inquisitive puppy. Can both co-habit in my front yard? I have been told tobacco flower is poisonous, but is it poisonous for dogs? Will it just make them vomit a bit, or is it deadly?
Fountain Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides Has anyone any suggestions as to why my Pennisetum grass, at least two years old has not bloomed?
Fragrant Poplar When I was in England, I came across the most delicious smelling poplar. I think it may have had 'Balsalm' in the common name. I didn't ever see the tree so I don't know what it looked like, but the foliage smelled glorious and lasted ages in a vase. I would like to plant one/some in my tree paddock in Oberon if anyone knows where I could get them.
Frangipani companion plants Hi There, My wife wants to plant 4 x White Frangipanis along our rear boundary in raised round concrete beds. (see picture) Could you please recommend complementary planting for in between the Frangipanis. The area is in full morning - early afternoon sun. To the right of the picture is a metal fence. What would work as screen planting to hide the fence that would also be complimentary in look. This area only gets morning sun. Many thanks in advance for your help. Cameron Russell Lea, NSW
Frangipani help please! Hi, Each year my Frangipani's get yellow ends, they look to get worse, the growth is stunted and some have died. Does anyone know what causes this end branch problem? Cheers Pete
Friendly neighbours for our tree ferns We have two beautiful tree ferns that have miraculously survived over the years in our Melbourne garden. I’m looking to plant something nearby to them to help screen our fence and also maybe give some shade to the tree ferns. I was thinking a Bangalow Palm or giant bird of paradise. I like the look of them but don’t know if they are appropriate or not. Any ideas!? :)
Fruit Drop Can anyone advise me as to why my loaded persimmon trees drops all but a few of its fruit before maturity. Would love to know!!!
Fungus on Cucumber and Zuccinni I appear to have a fungus on my cucumber plants. What can I do to cure this? Are there any cures or organic remedies?
Fungus on stem of swamp banksia how to control? thanks
Garden Bed Hi I need advice. I have just had 11sqm of concrete pathway 4inches thick removed from my backyard which will now become a garden bed. Below the concrete is about 3 inches thick of sand before reaching clay soil. How should I prepare the soil for plants? Originally I was going to lay about 4inches thick of chip bark mulch and leave till next spring before planting. What do you recommend? Appreciate advice as am new gardener and want to ensure the soil is well prepared for my plants. Kind regards Kelly
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
Garlic bulbs I have stored garlic bulbs in the fridge and now they have green shoots about 2-3 cm long. What is the best to do when I want to plant them in my garden?
Geranium being attacked Good morning, I am new to this forum, and need some advice. The attached is one of several leaves on a potted geranium. I have searched every leaf on the plant and can find no obvious culprits. This is one of four pots with similar plants, but none of the other pots have been attacked. As far as I can see, there are no caterpillar droppings on any of the leaves. I am hoping someone could advise on what to do. Many thanks
Geranium with faded areas Hello, I have a Geranium on my balcony with what looks like evidence of a pest? I have tried a natural remedy of garlic and chillie however that has not worked. I'm hoping for some suggestions? Thank you
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 ??
Getting Big Hi My fiddle fig has sprouted, split into three boughs and is about five feet tall and slender. Will it grow into tree or maybe bend over, or should I prune it by notches on the trunk. Thank you Anne Scott Ps, I think it might be the smaller version from Bunnings.
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.
Golden Elm planting My partner planted our Golden Elm trees 5m apart along our fence line. I feel they are to close as they can grow quite wide. I am wondering if we should leave them or replant? What happens if we leave them.. will they get tangled? New here to planting trees!
Golden sheens 8 months old dying Never had problem with my hedges now white things on leaves and trunk , lady at Mitre 10 said mealy bugs so I bought (congaurd) and have sprayed them every week I just can’t seem to stop Them
Grafted Grevillea thyrsoides planted ontop of pet I'm looking for any advice to if there may be adverse effects if I plant a grafted Grevillea thyrsoides ontop of a beloved pet
Grape vine leaves browning Hello I’m in Sydney which has a lot of rain lately. I’ve noticed my grape vine which was planted 4 months ago is starting to have some issues. The leaves are turning brown (it starts off like the picture and get worse until the whole leaf is Brown. I also noted the trunk of the vine has had some bark peeling off it. I’m assuming this is because of the over watering but could it be disease?
Grape Vine Pruning I would like information on pruning grapes.
Grape vine suffering Crimson glory vine vitis coignetiae producing loads of flowers, but the leaves are very small and don't cover our pergola as well as they used to.
Grevillea - falling flowers Hello I have a Grevillia (Robyn Gordon) which was going great but now the flowers are looking abit brittle and some falling off. I haven't over watered and its in the native potting mix. Any ideas of what might be going on? Much thanks Alex
Grevillea Robusta is leaning. I have a 40 year old Grevillea Robusta in my backyard with a pronounced lean. It has large exposed roots. Would it make sense to cover the exposed roots with earth to stabilise it?
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 bamboo in Melbourne Hi, I'm not a green thumb whatsoever so I thought I'd ask for some feedback here around growing bamboo. My partner is Asian and loves the idea of using bamboo in the front yard to give us a bit more privacy than or fence does today. First, are there certain varieties that will/ wont grow in the Melbourne climate and second, I've heard they can behave much like weeds and grow out of control and make a mess. I don't want to spend every weekend trying to keep it under control or cleaning up after it. I'm hoping there is an easy solve to both of my questions. Thank you in advance. Kieran.
Growing blueberries under Gum trees Does anyone have any experience with growing blueberries under gum trees ? Any suggestions / ideas for success ?
Growing fruit near human waste I am wanting to plant an avocado tree for personal consumption, but the only suitable space available on my property right now (sunlight, etc) was previously used for a couple of pit toilets (long-drops). The most recently used one has not been active for at least 2.5 years, but has only recently been sealed with soil. Does anyone have any advice on whether it would be dangerous from a health perspective to plant near these old pit toilets? Fruit has been grown near such sites in developing nations for many years, but not sure about outcomes with diseases, etc. Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks.
Growing ginger This is our first ginger growing adventure. Our edible ginger plants have been growing about 3 months. Some are over 6 feet tall. But they only have roots with no sign of the usual rhizome developing. Does it take much longer for ginger roots to develop into rhizomes?
Growing media Hi, I'm propagating a lot of trees like Liquidambar, Japanese Maples, Bald Cypress, Pin, English and Cork Oaks but am having to liquid fertilize a lot. I'm using Searles premium potting mix and Seasol powerfeed. Rather than this could I supplement the Searles with compost or composted manure? Say 1/5 to 1/3 depending on the species requirements? I'm not a perfectionist just need something a bit richer with better moisture retention. Thanks for any help.
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???
Growing Plants Under Cover Hello,can you plant small trees and shrubs under opal coloured polycarbonate roofing successfully.By this i mean will they grow or not.They will have a watering system provided.Regards.
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!).
Gymnostoma australianum from seeds Hi guys, I have a daintree pine and was wondering if there is a specific way to start growing them from seed. Warm regards
Hail damage My young fruit trees suffered extensive hail damage a few months ago, the worst being My reed Avo. It's put out alot of new growth over winter and since being stripped. It is missing about 50% cambium in some places. It is possible to save this tree for the long run or do I just cut my losses? TIA for any answers.
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.
Happy Wanderer - Sick plant We have three happy wanderers in the same garden bed, each around 2m apart, one is flourishing and the two others have barely grown and seem to be sick. The look dry and seem to have cob webs in spots. It's such a shame as we love the colours and screening they provide. I have attached some photos.
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 ?
Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer 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.
Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer Hey Jennifer, This is an Australian native so they do not like phosphorous in the fertiliser as it damages their roots. It sounds very much like you could have used the wrong type. (BushTucker by NeutroG is best). This could well be the reason for the leaf loss. The only thing you can try is a fertiliser with plenty of nitrogen in it (but no phosphorous). This will promote new leaf growth, but if the roots are past repair then it may just be too late. If in doubt always use Blood and Bone on natives.
Hebe leaves going brown, generally a bit unhealthy looking Hi folks, we have lovely Hebe shrubs under our back patio. Some are in full sunlight, some have half the plant in shade, half in sun. As it gets further in summer more of the plant gets exposed to sun. The ones mostly in shade tend to get yellow leaves which turn brown and drop off or I pull them off. Rather than being a lustrous green in foliage in parts they just look a bit sad. The soil around their roots is very firm. We’ve had plenty of rain recently so I wonder if they’re overwatered, but the soil feels very hard and I can’t tell how wet underneath. They seem to flower very well in Summer and some in full sun are already flowering now, I’d just like the foliage to look healthier. We’re in Reynella, SA.
Hedera canariensis Hi, Will this plant survive the cold in Taupo ? Thanks
Hedge is thinning Hi I purchased a property with a lovley garden and I am very new to gardening. I'm not sure what my hedge is but it is thinning and the inside is hollow and filled with empty branches. Dead beaches I'm guessing. Now theres holes in the hedge. How do I revive my hedge? Do I have to remove the dead branches and they will grow back? Any help would be appreciated.
Hedges advice Just looking for a some advice on what trees or shrubs to plant as a hedge. The area has clay soil so retains the water and is in full sun. Based in Victoria will act as a screen from neighbours
Hedges for narrow spaces I have a small garden in need of some evergreen hedges. But it can’t be more than 80cm high and 30/35cm wide. I don’t know if I can, for example, get Japanese buxus and plant flush against timber sleepers and trim them when the get 30/35cm thick (away from the sleepers) I have no idea what plant is suitable for this. I would like fragrant flowering but not essential
Help me identify these seedlings please Hi all. I recently moved into a new home and set up a few garden beds with potting mix and cane mulch. This little bed has not had anything planted by me in it but it has these small (3-5cm) shoots coming up all over. I don't want to just rip them out if they are beneficial or edible. I have not idea what they are and hope that one of you may know. Thanks, in advance for any and all help. Cheers, macinoz
Help needed Does anyone know what gardening tool this is..???
Help with Cordyline Fungus/Leaf Damage Hi! I’ve recently planted the attached Cordyline and I’ve noticed some light green spots and also the ends of the leaves drying and getting stringy. Any advise on what this is and how to treat would be awesome! Thanks!!!
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