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How to stop apple blossoms and leaves turning brown?
Hello, my apple blossoms ave been blooming and then turning brown and dry from the outer edges of the petals until the whole flower is dried up and dead. Same thing with the leaves. The tree also has little black insects (aphids?). I've been spraying pyrethrum weekly but the insects are still there. Would appreciate any…
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How to treat black spots on leaves?
Hi everyone, This tree in my backyard was subjected to a lot of pruning recently and now its leaves have started to show black spots. Not sure if it's due to (1) the pruning, (2) lots of rain in Adelaide, (3) bacterial or fungal infection, (4) ants? Please tell me what I should do to save this tree -- it has beautiful tiny…
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Apple tree leaves turning brown and yellow
Hi everyone, This is my first time caring for a garden and it has mature fruit trees in there which I am worried about killing with my brown thumb. The apple tea produced a small crop of apples about 1-2 months ago and I noticed that some of the leaves near the top are turning dark and almost purple, with brown spots. Some…
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How to fix loose shower tap to wall?
Hello there! I have just moved into my first home and there are a few things to be fixed up in the bathroom. Would really appreciate it if someone could advise me on what to do as I am not very handy. The shower tap is coming off the wall - how should I attach this back on? Is there a concern about water accumulating in…
