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Stinging Nettles I have infestation of stinging nettles. I pulled original large plants out by hand and have continued to pull out tiny and small plants as soon as I can. They continue to pop up before my eyes! Will digging tiny plants back into soil help cull them or will that just stimulate faster growth? Any other suggestions please. I do not use chemicals of any type in my garden. Thanks. Janet
Stink Bug Beetle Any suggestions on killing stink bug beatles in my orange tree.
Strawberry Plants I am a new gardener and would like to know about strawberries. I have plants in an old toilet bowl and they are setting runners after a very fruitful season. When can I shift them from this container? when can I plant out the runners? will they fruit as well as the parent plant? what is the best soil for them? I hope someone can help me with these questions. Colleen
Streptocarpus I would like to grow some Streptocarpus plants, but can-not find any source of seed, plants, or leaves for propagation.
Struggling/ dying olive tree Hello all, I'm a very novice gardener so looking for some basic, easy to understand advice here. One of my 3 olive trees, not potted, has for the past several weeks been showing signs of distress. There was initially some yellowing and leaf curl, along with some black spots on the underside which I have treated with copper (appears to have largely worked), but now the symptoms have spread more broadley, with leaves going brown and curling across the plant. There has been no new growth for the past few months whilst our other trees have gone great-guns. Thinking it's a problem with the roots. Have treated with Yates anti-rot several times directly to the leaves, and also turned over the top soil (adding further premium mix). No obvious results yet. Any advice on what else to try or how long to expect results? Some yellowing leaves now noticeable on the adjoining plant.
Succulent on balconies Succulents are often a good choice for balconies, although many are prone to damage by frost.
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!
sunflowers hello all trying to grow some sunflower seedlings for the first time ever i planted some in the garden....the sprouted but before a second set of leaves appeared something plucked them or at them.......but they are gone i have tried now planting some seeds in a seed raising container (clear lid plastic tray) and i have soaked the seeds for a few hours and planted them pointy end down and put them in the cupboard (water inthe bottom) some of them have sprouted after a few days but they a growing sideways rather than up ( a spindly looking white shoot) just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on why this would be
Syzygium Leaf Curl Hi there, I have some otherwise very healthy Resilience lilly pillies that are recently having a problem that started with one plant, but now all 7 seem to have it. The new growth is small and completely curling in on itself. No discolouration anywhere. I can see no mealy bugs, and I can't find a solution anywhere online because every website wants to tell me that the problem is psyllids, which is not what this looks like (it is also a psyllid resistant cultivar). I really need these trees to keep growing strong as they are a privacy screen, any advice would be very much appreciated!
Tennis Court Weeds What can I use to kill weeds on a tennis court and also on a long driveway. I've tried roundup but it just doesn't do the job. The weeds are back in a short time. I'd really appreciate some help. Thanks.
Termite resistant wood chip Hi I would like to lay some turf , make some paths to chicken run, two raised garden beds and two fruit tress. Is wood chips good for paths? and good at keeping weeds at bay?. Would the wood chips harm the fruit trees one peach and one orange. I do not want to encourage termites.What is a good wood chip to use? I don't want to use pebbles or stones. Thankyou.
The Name Of This Plant G'day, My wife was given this plant. I would like to find the name of the plant please
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
Tipuana Growth Shape Hi there, would appreciate some advice on a young Tipuana (Tipu) tree. It is spreading very wide horizontally but hardly growing taller vertically. (some branches/leaves are already touching the ground.) Am new to tree growing and have no idea what to do, assuming that it needs to be pruned, etc. Any help in the right direction would be very much appreciated.
Tomato Fruit Fly Arrhhh.... fruit fly in my tomato plants can you help me stop it this year!!... is there any natural ways to stop this?.. what are the best and safest chemical way??...thank you
Transplanting Staghorn I recently found that a stag horn fern (Platycerium bifurcated) had germinated and begun to grow, on a water feature alongside my fishpond. At what stage can it be transplanted for growing-on? How does one separate it from the surface on which it has grown with out fatally damaging root structure? NOTE: The plant is now at least twice as big as pictured.
Treated Pine Why do they say that you cannot saw treated pine without voiding the warranty - surely it defeats the purpose of buying timber, doesn't it?
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.
Tree Fern Shortening I have a very tall tree fern that I wish to shorten as it is at gutter height and suffering from the heat. I wish to know if it will regrow when cut off 75cm from the ground, or must i dig it out and replant the top section only. Can someone also suggest the ideal PH for the above. thanks
Tree Roots A garden bed, close to a casuarina and nearby to poplars, is filled with a mat of fine roots. Nothing has grown well in the bed, although getting plenty of sun, as the plants always seems short of water. Are the trees the culprits?
Trimming Hedge of Mock Orange Have just planted a hedge of Mock Orange. I was wondering how soon I can start pruning them?
Tropical Feel for my Garden I would appreciate any advice on starting from scratch a palm and fern garden suitable to this area. Names of suitable plants and how quickly they grow would be a great help. We have just had a large area filled in where a pool had been removed and would like to make it tropical looking as we do have a partial view of the ocean and we like the look of tropical plants. Thank you
Tropical Rainforest I have just moved my dance school into a huge factory area ... the factory has many skylights etc. and I was wanting to turn a corner of it into a garden area with a small water feature etc. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice about what plants would be most suitable and what else I need to consider... I am obviously starting from scratch and am not even sure if it is possible. I am trying to create a nice indoor garden to break the "factory" look.
Trumpet Tree? I have seen a small tree that has very large trumpet shaped flowers on it that face vertically downward. The color of the flowers that I have seen are peach. Do you know what the name of this plant is?
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.
Ulmus parvifolia Is Ulmus parvifolia allelopathic - ie. does it exude chemicals toxic to other plants? I am having great difficulty getting azaleas to grow under the canopy of a mature specimen.
Umbrella Tree - roots Hi all, we have a tree close to our house wall, which I believe is an umbrella tree. I have read that these have very invasive roots so I think I should move / remove it. But having dug down a little, the roots do not appear to be very invasive at all. Can anyone confirm what tree this is and whether we should remove it, or is replanting an option given it's size?
Unhealthy Blue Watermelon Peperomia I recently bought this Blue Watermelon Peperomia and it seems very unhealthy (especially compared to those online). The leaves are curling, rigid on the edges and some have even fallen off completely. Could anyone please give me any advice to keep this beautiful plant thriving
Using Cottonseed Meal on Roses I had heard that using cottonseed meal on my roses was a good bet, so I gave it a try. SUCCESS!! They have never looked healthier and are extremely productive. Now I am wondering if I should feed them again. I fed them in late March last and it is now mid-May. What do you reckon? P.S. I live in the USA so my seasons are opposite to yours downunder.
Viburnum Hello everyone. Hoping to get a little advice regarding spacing for Sweet Viburnum please. We have a long fence line approx 90m and have previously planted Sweet Viburnum to approx a quarter of this with spacing of 1m. The plants are approx 400mm-500mm in height and planted about a year and a half ago. We are looking at planting the remaining area and now have a better understanding of spacing and that 1.5-2m may have been a more suited distance for the growth and health of the plant. •Would please love some guidance on what distance you would recommend between future plantings? (We are hoping to have them at full height which is advised at 3-5m and 2-4m wide. Also, • In your opinion will our previously planted Viburnum be ok with the smaller spacing of 1M or when they develop will this hinder their health and growth? We are wondering if we go to the effort of transplanting them to a greater distance between now to achieve a better future outcome or if we just leave them & I’m worrying over nothing? We are also aware of the potential risks associated with moving plants and what would be the better option for our existing plants. Thank you all so very much. We are rather new to gardening and everything we looked up on the internet gave mixed advice. REPLY
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.
Wandering Jew I have a rash of what I think is called wandering jew all over my garden - its awful. But when I pull it out it just breaks off and I find than it has put down roots from bits laying on the ground. Its so rampant that I don't know where to start - I cant spray roundup cos it'll kill all the other plants its woven itself into. HELP !!
Water Run-Off in Dry Weather When there is prolonged dry weather any water you might add to your garden often either runs off at surface level or just does not soak into the soil. This is due to the surface tension of the water and a lack of organic ingredients in the soil (called hydrophobic soil). The quickest way to help your plants AND SAVE WATER is to use a soil wetter or Wetting Agent. This breaks down the surface tension of the water and allows it to soak into the soil and get to the roots - which of course is your main objective. Most importantly, the water you do add to your garden is more effective - and as a result you'll definitely use less. There are a few different types of soil wetters on the market - some are a thick liquid - a bit like washingup liquid - and you can also get it in hose on bottles and as granules to sprinkle over the soil and water in.
Weed Identification Hi there - Linked is a picture of a weed we're getting on our lawn, wondering if we could get it identified as we're unsure if it's safe for the rabbits to dine on. Location is south Tasmania. Thanks!
Weed in Buffalo Lawn My lawn is mostly buffalo and I have Bindi (I think) and broad leaf weeds. The Broad Leaf weeds are easy to remove by hand but how do I remove the Bindi? Sprays I've looked at tell you not to use on Buffalo. Can you recommend anything?
Weed in Lawn - What is it? Hi Webmaster, I have quite a bit of these weed in my lawn. It is not the broad leaf ones, so the weed killer doesn't work. I tried pulling them off, but that's too much work. Hope you can help with some solution. Thanks Eric
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?
What flower is this? Does anyone know what flower this is? Amazing colour in mid winter, I want one.
What is causing the black on the leaves? Hi, Can anyone please help.... the cause and treatment of the black on the leaves? Thanks for any advice!! Andrew
What is it and how do I get rid of it? I have a Mandevilla Aloha which has little white bugs that hang around the stem and leaves. The plant seems to be doing ok but how do I get rid of it so the plant can thrive...
What is this plant? Can anyone help me identify this plant? It a compact shrub with silvery down covered leaves and small mauve flowers. It has pods which means it’s a bean, pea or Kulin family member from what I can tell. It’s a stunning plant in my elderly neighbours garden and he doesn’t recall what it is. I’d like to try and grow it from the pod seeds. I’m not sure if it native or not. The plant is in the southern area of W.A.
What is this white rock please? Hi, Can anyone please help me identify this stuff? I'm finding chunks of it in the ground in the garden and under the deck in the house we just moved into. It's like a block of crumbly rock mixed in with the dirt. Then when you crush it with your hands it turns to powder very easily. Is it even a rock? Or is it a big blob of decomposing mould or something? Any ideas please? Here's a link of the rock not crumbled as I find it. And below is a link to the rock after I've squished it. It's easy as hell to crush, 2 fingers will do it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/9606jpqo5vumo70/WhiteRock1%20%281%29.JPG?dl=0 Crumbled rock https://www.dropbox.com/s/sp4siz4dndwk5la/WhiteRock1%20%282%29.JPG?dl=0 Cheers, Chris
What is wrong with these crotons please Hi. I’m new here so please forgive me if I’ve selected the wrong categories. I have planted about 6 crotons 6 months ago. Now they are looking faded in colour and have brown papery leaves On the lower part of the plant which drop off. I’ve never grown them before- can anyone help with suggestions as to whAt the problem is please. Many thanks in advance Ps I’m trying to upload a photo from my phone but seems it won’t work?
What plant is this Anyone know what this plant is? Doesn't like sunlight and seems to set lots of seeds and seedlings abound around the plant.
What tree is this? Can anyone help me identify this tree? A month ago all the leaves were dark green (as seen in one patch in the photo). There has been some heavy rain over last few weeks and now dry hot conditions. The leaves have started to go yellow. Does anyone know why? Is this concerning or normal? Is there anything I can do to stop this happening? Thanks.
What's destroying my climbing rose? Hello. Since coming into new spring growth, my climbing rose has been progressively stripped clean of every new shoot and leaf. The damage occurs at night but not every night. As soon as more new growth starts to appear, the predator is back to strip it off. I thought it was a possum (very active in my neighbourhood) but there is not a single poo pellet anywhere near the rose. No animal droppings at all. Repellent sprays and netting over the rose didn't help. I'm stumped. Please advise. Thanks, Babs
What's Eating my Magnolias? I have recently planted 2 young magnolia trees and have just noticed that something is eating the leaves and buds. It looks like caterpillar holes in the leaves. What do I do??
What's wrong with my Kale? So I transplanted my Kale plants 6 days ago from pot to raised bed and the lower leaves have turned yellow. Could this be transplant shock or something else? A bit more info on what I've done- I transplanted them, watered them in and sprayed a little Kelp for fertiliser. They are in a full sun position in a raised bed filled with clay soil (at the bottom), compost and perlite (the fine one as I bought this as an accident was meant to get medium) I also sprinkled a little bit of my power pellets into the whole bed's soil a couple days before planting into it.
What's wrong with my lemon tree ? Hi there , I bought this lemon tree a year ago , re-pot it , gave fertilizer 3/4 months apart but is getting worst by the day. Didn't make new leaves in months but some lemons trying to grow. I water it regularly . Any help appreciated. Thanks Alex
What's wrong with my transplanted tomato? I just carefully planted this Wapsipinicon Peach tomato in a grow bag, with well draining soil and some horse manure lower down in the bag. I put it in last night, and gave it a good water... now, this morning it looks like it's dying. Is this transplant shock or something worse? It is because I planted it at night and the water wasn't absorbed well? Or was it because I put some slow release fertiliser pellets in the hole next to the roots? I may have overwatered it; when I saw the leaves turning dull and losing colour, I gave it a good water so maybe that didn't help. Will it survive? What did I do wrong? Thanks in advance!
What’s Messing With My Lemon Tree Leaves? Leaves are curled from both sides. There are some spider webs too, but I don’t think they’re related. See images. Any treatment advice? Thanks.
What’s this please. Hi all as per the attached photo this “bug” not only grows on the fruit, but also the trunk and branches of the tree. I spray with white oil which seems to kill it, but would like to know what I’m dealing with and is the any way to completely get rid of it for good.
Whats this shrub? Please help identifying this hedge plant
whats wrong with by Lilly Pilly I have a 2 newly planted from pot Lilly pilly sublime trees that are not doing well. One in particular is very dried out with dull leaves that are dry and falling and some burnt tips. I have watered in, applied seasol to roots and on top and general fertiliser when planting. It gets full sun a few hours a day and partial sun rest of day. I have another 5 plants planted at same time doing great so not sure about these two. Could nearby gum tree or teddy bear magnolia be sucking soil nutrients? Please advise I do not want to overwater and drown roots as I’ve read it is a hardy drought resistant plant.
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.
Why are my Zinnia seedlings have gone crispy on the leaves? I’ve recently transplanted my Zinnia seedlings and all the leaves have gone crispy. Does anyone know why? I have hardened them off also
Wood Fired Outdoor Oven We wish to build a wood fired outdoor oven, the type you see in Spain and Mexico, made of brick and cement rendered (we think) and usually painted white. The oven has a small entrance not unlike a pizza oven, and it would need to have a chimney. What we are after are some plans or guidelines. Has anyone built one? If so a few tips would be appreciated.
Yellow Cucumbers i'm trying to grow European cucumbers...the plants seem to be great, but some of the new fruit is turning yellow, could you let me know if this is suppose to happen? Thank-you........
Yellow leaves on lemon tree. Help please Hi all, please see photo. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me why some of the leaves on my lemon tree are turning yellow? Thank you
yellowing of the virgin growing stem leaves on grosse liissie tomatoes Hi, can someone advise me what may be the cause of this problem with my young tomato plants, I have the same yellowing in the leaves in my Kent pumpkins too. When I formed the bed I threw a small amount of Rooster poo into the soil and hoe'd this with my Honda tiller, the PH was neutral from the test I did, the fertiliser is about 2 years old, maybe a bit mre than 2 years. thanks for any info. Fred
Young delphiniums nibbled Nibbled and in some cases cropped. We're in an enclosed garden, with no sign of ANY wildlife. The only other clue is that in that area if I sprinkle green slug pellets at night by morning they've all gone. So maybe it's some nocturnal critter? It's not rabbits. It's not slugs or snails.
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?
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