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How to prune roses to grow on trellis?
As you can see I have various climbing roses that are continuing to grow above the height of the trellis. Can anyone guide me to pruning them to stay at the height of the trellis? When, how much and where on the lead branches I should prune. I’m sure there are videos I could search for but always find the information here…
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How to revive lavender plants?
Photographed my lavender this morning in Mernda, Victoria. They are looking partially dead or dying, and yet regrowth is evident. I did the 'normal' tops and trim this year, like every other year, and have seen the usual growth. So I am not sure what is going on here, and I would appreciate your advice. PS, there is…
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How to build a freestanding espalier frame?
Mernda, Melbourne I’m looking for a simple design for my freestanding espalier apple tree. Its about 1.4m high with three branches one left and two right. Basically a T-shape. It a mulch base, with increasing clay soil as you go down. I’ll need a couple of posts and a means of lateral support. Star fence posts won’t…
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How to identitying fuji apple fungus?
So see if you can see the fur on the branch vs the fur on the bud on our Fuji apple tree. Can anyone tell me what is what here. This is a day after spray with Manutec sulfur anti fungal treatment. not sure what I’m looking at.
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Should I stop birds eating apricot leaves?
My video (photo only cos you can’t add vids) this afternoon of lorikeets eating the leaves on the apricot tree. Bird salad! Is this an issue I should do something about?
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What to do about growth from apple tree roots?
Can some tell me what I should do about this shoot growth from my apple tree. The tree is a big red Fuji apple. I presume it’s from the roots of the graft. And I can just cut it off. Is that right? Thanks for your advice.
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How to treat Fuji Apple tree with spots on fruit and leaves?
This Big Red Fuji tree seems to have several different issues. I’d love some help to identify and treat them. Thanks in advance. Pics below.
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How to get potted Bird of Paradise to flourish?
This Bird of Paradise planted in the pot has never flowered or looked healthy. We were told it would do well in a pot. We fed it Seasol and we tried Epsom salts but no response from this Bird. We had it outside then under the patio. No luck so far. Unsure what to do.
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How to treat holes in Cherry tree leaves?
Something is putting holes in the leaves of my cherry tree. Any ideas and advice welcome. I water it and feed it …
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How to treat a peach tree with fungal leaf infection
We discovered a simple yet highly successful treatment that has fully recovered our peach tree from fungal infection. The earliest symptoms were curly leaves, and significant leaf drop. We missed the critical period to recover the tree from infection which is as early as possible and typically in early winter. We regularly…
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How to treat lemon tree in a large pot losing leaves?
Hi there team! Merry Christmas 🎅 My Lisbon lemon has lost a lot of leaves despite plenty of osmocote citrus feed. It has loads of buds too. But the leaves seem to jumping off. Does it appear to be root bound? Does it need a trim back? Much appreciate your advice, thanks John
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Can i prune these roses now?
Hi i am concerned that the shoots above the trestle are unsupported and when they flower will destroy the flowers as we have winds up to 90kmh and routinely 60-70kmh. I’d like to take them off down to trestle height.
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How to save our Imperial Mandarin?
From the start of planting 4 years ago, this dwarf tree quickly became one sided. The leaves fell off and branches died on one side of the tree. One day a gardener tried pulling back the soil and found the non damaged side quite secure. So he left it where it was. The pics are recent. The fruit is abundant and small but…
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How to stop Rosemary dying off again?
I’ve had this issue before, posted here but can’t find that post. The rosemary plant is dying off again. The same place, so presumably the same plant. See my photos below. Conjecture last round included cramping and lack of circulation but seems pretty unlikely as you see the last round of trimming the dead branches…
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How to revive Camelia that has lost leaves and flowers?
What’s happened to this camelia. It’s gone from having lots of buds and leaves and flowers to losing leaves flowers and vitality. Its received the same treatment as the other camellias next to it. The question is can and how to save it? Thanks in advance for your advice.
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What’s eating my Lily Pilly plant?
Yesterday I found my plant has been ravaged! Is it snails, caterpillars please let me know how can I save it?
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How to treat a rose rose with curling leaves?
So they’re the curling ones, below the rose next to this one. Only 1/5 are curling… Any ideas most welcome please. John Community manager's note: Check out How to diagnose a sick plant for expert advice.
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How to save the orange tree?
Is this water log or wrong fertilizer or something else? Help me to save my orange tree and lemon too as they lose their leaves and vitality.
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How to revive lawn and remove weeds?
Mernda Vic Lawn is king’s pride buffalo. It looks in poor condition. It’s hosting a lot of weeds. Cost a lot of money to install a year ago. I’ve mowed it a couple of times and used weed and feed and Seasol. Also used gypsum and compost. I tried weed killer on the weeds only but that doesn’t seem to be effective. But it’s…
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How to revive my struggling proteas?
Mernda Vic again… My two proteas are struggling possibly for different reasons? I’m sure these two aren’t ideal. The corner proteas seems to struggle for nutrition and water. Seasol and watering don’t seem to make difference. Is it the fragrant thyme around the base that’s the problem? In the second case, the brown buds,…
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How to revive this struggling street tree?
Look at those flourishing jonquils! And look at the sad tree 🤔 Same soil, different results. It’s wet, acidic soil. I don’t know what kind of tree it is planted by the Whittlesea council. Or how to care for it. Seasol doesn’t help… any advice please?
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How to stop weeds growth through mulch?
We laid mulch two years ago in our garden here in Mernda Vic. Now we are having an overflow of weeds - grass, clover and so forth. In one large area, we’ve managed weeds by pulling them out. But despite this the other areas are growing weeds because of the rain. How to prevent new growth like this?
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What should i do with the run-off water here?
These two agi pipes bring water from the front garden. A drop of .5-1.5m front to back. Soil is solid clay. From this discharge point next to the fence the yard drops a further meter to the back fence. I was thinking of draining the water towards the citrus tree. But water logging is a high risk. Or drop a leaching tank…
