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Murraya Hedges- Transported and Not Looking good I dug up some Murraya Hedges from a neighbour and planted them in our front garden to create a new hedge. I have been watering them and fertilising them but all the leaves have turned brown and are falling off. I also trimmed it all back, They have been replanted for about 6 weeks now. Is this normal? Or does it sound like they have died? If normal - how long do they normally take to thrive again?
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?
My Palm isn’t as happy Hi. I was hoping someone could give me some advice. I’ve had this Palm all year and it’s been happy and healthy. I water it once a week in winter and summer more based on speed of drying. It gets good light here by this window and has been in this larger pot for about 4 months now. Does any one know why two fronds are dying off? One frond which is dying needs to survive to support the new one coming up. Please help. ??
Myoporum parvifolium Does anyone know how long it takes for myoporum parvifolium yarenna to establish and start to spread? I planted it back in March and whilst it looks healthy, it has barely spread. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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?
Newbie Balcony Grower Hi, I have never grown anything in my life, but now have a rather large (roughly 6m x 4m) balcony/patio area and woud like to try my hand at a few easier veges. North facing, in Canberra - I might need to protect with shade in mid-summer. One issue I am finding is that balcony pots and elevated beds tend to be quite small - some interlocking small ones are around but expensive. Does anyone have any receommendations for larger lighteweight beds suitable to tiled surfaces, and easy to grow vegetables? I know I am a bit late in the spring for a lot of planting, but that's fine. if nothing much grows this year, no great loss - I wouldn't expect to get things right first go anyway.
Newer fronds with small holes All the new fronds that have grown so far have small holes in them, a variation of small white/yellow holes, and holes with brown edges towards the crown. Initially the first one that showed any abnormalities just had small translucent yellow spots and some small brown spots. But since then the newer leaves had small holes in them instead. Now theres four affected fronds. I suspect it's because I was overwatering the plant. Is there anything that I can do? Is it better to have removed the affected fronds in the earlier stage?
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.
Older leaves with mottled yellowing on a meyer lemon Hi there I planted a meyer lemon around 6 months ago and the older, lower leaves are producing mottled yellowing/also some leaves with the V-shape yellowing. This yellowing is slowly rising higher towards the younger leaves. The tree is producing fruit which is starting to ripen, and also flowering at the moment. So far I've added epsom salts a couple of times to the soil and watered that in, with no improvement. I then did a foliar spray of trace elements, but have not repeated this as the label advice is to not apply while flowering. Image attached. Any advice appreciated!
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.
Ornamental Pear - Cleveland Select Hi, I have just planted 10 Ornamental Pear - Cleveland Select trees down a long driveway. The trees where a glossy green before I planted them and have since turned a red/gold colour since planting. I am aware these trees turn this colour in the later months of autumn, but have seen others of the same species in the same area which are still glossy green. Just wondering if I should be worried.
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
Persimilis or Red Spider Mite?? Hello! I recently started my first garden bed and everything has been growing beautifully! I live in NSW Australia and it is currently Spring here. I have been noticing insect life in the garden. Ants, little flies, worms and garden spiders. All was fine until I spotted hundreds of microscopic orange-ish spider looking things crawling all over my soil and mulch. I took a further look with the zoom on my phone camera and found that the bigger ones are orange and the almost unseeable ones are clear. I did a lot of reading on mites yesterday and it seems that the most common pest mite is the Two Spotted Mite (Red Spider Mite). My little friends don't have two spots on the back however, I read they can turn red-orange during cooler weather and seeing as we are just coming out of winter, I'm concerned that this might be the case. I have also been noticing small-ish webs on the soil. I'll add photos below. My plants seem to be doing fine. One of my green bean leaves was eaten but it has slime all over it so I'm guessing a snail made his way through. This has me confused and worried because I can't tell if they are Predatory Mites (Persimilis), Pest Mites, or maybe even just baby spiders from my Garden Spiders!! I have already become emotionally attached to my veggies and I would be devastated if they got eaten up by some tiny pests! I also found a few of these small caterpillar- larva looking things if you can identify. Hopefully not a problem. Please help to identify and if they are pests, any advice on how to organically deal with them would be much appreciated.
Pest eating passion fruit vine Hi, I am on my second attempt at growing passion fruit plants in Vines in Victoria. Something is eating the leaves. I can’t see anything on the plants though. I have been trying white oil and chilli garlic spray but can’t seem to stop them being eaten. I am in the Geelong area. Any help would be appreciated
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?
Pittosporum I have a driveway hedge of James Stirling (approx 20 yrs old) that has deteriorated in the past 6 mths. It was trimmed up in March, other than that we don't touch it. I believe the middle tree is dead and I can see the 2 on the left deteriorating and drying out rapidly. What has happended here? Can I save the trees on the left and prevent this happening to the 2 on the right?
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.
Pomegranate Tree Hi , I think my pomegranate tree is sick . The tree is 5 years old and has been very healthy until this summer where its healthy leaves turned yellow (usually does in late autumn) and this spring leaves are not looking healthy and pale green and much less leaves than usual. I feed this twice yearly with general fertiliser and fruiting fertilizer in spring and water regularly Not sure what is happening or how to save this tree, any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance !
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.
Possum poo disposal Hi. I have recently bought a new home with two oak trees and possums that like to climb them. The possums leave a lot of poo near the trees. I swept some of it up today, and I am wondering how to dispose of them. Should they go into the regular rubbish bin, or are they good to throw onto the soil? Thank you
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
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)?
Propagating Clivias Would someone be able to tell me how to propagate clivias from seed? or can it only be done by division? Do I wait until the seed pod is red, crack it open to dry out the seeds and then plant the seeds in spring? I tried drying the red seed pod (whole) and planting it but it didn't work. Thanks
Propagating Juniperus squamata Prostrata Will they grow from cuttings ?
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
Pruning Acacia iteaphylla What is the best time & method of pruning Acacia iteaphylla? Can you help please.
Pruning Climbing Roses Can anyone give me advice on how and when I should prune climbing roses? This photo isn't of my rose (its actually in the Botanic Gardens in Hobart) but its very similar.
Pruning Established Fruit Trees We have bought a place with an established garden and many fruit trees - some of which are now 10-15 m high. Most references for pruning start from when you plant it - does anyone know of a good reference for pruning older fruit trees?
Pruning Grevilleas I would like to know if anyone can give me some tips on pruning Grevilleas effectively. I have just started a grevillea garden, with a few different varieties but don't know much about pruning them. Thank you.
Pruning of Azaleas ..when is the best time to prune azaleas? I'd like to do it now (May in Sydney), but unsure if I might be cutting back potential buds at this time of year.
Pumpkin buds This is probably a dumb question, but are these things on my pumpkin plant flower pods?
Pumpkin varieties About 40 years my father was able to buy a type of pumpkin called a Banana Pumpkin. Has anyone heard of them or knows where you can buy the seeds?
Pyracantha - Firethorn Where can I buy pyracantha. Seems this old fashioned shrub is now hard to find.I would like yellow, red and red berry plants.
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 ??
Pyrostegia Venusta - how hard can I prune Hi, I have bought a home on the Sunshine Coast that has a section of fence about 8m long which has had pyrostegia venusta (orange trumpet vine) growing along the top. Photo attached. The wire support is failing under the weight of ten years of growth. I’d like to prune back the vine hard, to about 6 inches from the ground, install some more substantial support, and regrow the creeper. If I cut the plant back this hard will it regrow?
Radicchio Growing I've just sowed some Radicchio seeds that someone gave me as a gift but I don't know how to look after them once they have germinated. Anyone got any clues??
Raising Garden Soil Levels Hi, We have a long hedge in our back garden at the bottom of a slope. We were thinking of leveling off the garden slope with the addition of a load of topsoil. But this would mean an extra foot or so of soil over the hedge, covering some lower branches and leaves and making it harder for the water to get to the roots. I was wondering if you could give me advice on this. Will the hedge survive? Not sure of the exact variety of hedge, but it is native to Northern Ireland. Thank you very much in advance for your help on this. Peter
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.
Removing Mature Shrubs We are currently planning to plant a hedge at the front of our house. At present the front of our property has a number of mature shrubs which need to be removed. What is the easiest way to remove the shrubs and then what is required to prepare the soil for planting the new hedge.
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!
Rhapis Palm scale infestation Hi, need advice on controlling a scale infestation on a Rhapis Palm. The palm lives in a large pot on an apartment balcony in full shade. I have been treating the infestation by spraying neem oil once a week for 8 weeks and removing the scale by hand, however the problem is not getting any better. The scale is covered in a white powdery substance that the ants love. Please any suggestions on how to tackle this? and ideal neem oil spray dilution rate. thank you in advance. Rachel
Rhubarb Toxicity I read that rhubarb leaves are toxic. Can they be put on the garden or compost to rot without problems?
Rose bugs Hi, just wondering if anyone can ID these bugs that invade my roses and other flowers every year. I only see them this time of year but they totally decimate the flowers very quickly. I've attached a photo of the bugs on the rose and the damage they do to the roses. Thank you Sandy
Rotational Planting I have set up a vegetable garden with six raised beds. I am now at the stage of the end of my first season, and would like some comments on rotational planting, with ideas on what to follow on from what. Know some, but not all.
Russel Lupins I am looking for Russell Lupin seeds - any ideas where I might get them? or does anyone have some seeds I can buy? I will pay postage.
Rusty Scale on Apricots As a beginner to gardening I am living on a 5 acre property with an orchard of 33 trees. There are four apricot trees and all are under stress from lack of water and neglect. The fruit has a rusty coloured, hard scale on the skin and the fruit is very small. What is causing it and how can I bring the trees back to health. They also need pruning as it has not been done for some years.
Sandy Backyard I will be moving into my newly built home very soon. The front will be landscaped professionally with waterwise plants and winter green roll on lawn. My question is....what do I do with a back yard of only sand. Where do I start? My preferences are natives and very little lawn. Something nice to look at from the alfresco area and big windows.
Schinus molle My first post so hoping for some help here. We live in Dongara WA and have planted 10 x Schinus molle to create a wind break. They've been in the ground since April and growing well but getting very long branches and we're wondering if we should be trimming them off now or let them just keep growing. We've had to stake them pretty hard against the southerly wind
Shade Good for Fish Too Shade isn't just good for keeping evaporation down - its also vital for your fish. So many folks are making water gardens these days - but they are mostly not deep enough so the water heats up much more quickly - especially if there is little or no shade. I reckon more garden fish die of broiling than any other ailment.
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.
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