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erikc
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Bought a discounted leprechaun apple tree (granny) looking to espalier in narrow space against east or ENE wall. Will put sleeper down to add 20cm hig ...

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August

It is hard to tell - will wait for spring - that might make it easier

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August

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This potted Japanese mandarin from Bunnings lost all its leaves, I cut it back and repotted it and it grew healthy but small leaves but are they manda ...

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May

Really nice job, is the plant a camellia?

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May

Thinking of putting a trellis behind these two small slow-growing feijoas (pineapple guavas) and planting a silvanberry I have spare. Would rather not ...

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May

thank you both, and for the idea of Dianella or Correa etc, had not thought of that!

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May

I have a small garden bed to the south of a south wall, so morning sun and very late afternoon summer sun, and the summer sun is nearly overhead but i ...

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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September

Hi @erikc, For a dwarf Leprechaun apple tree, it’s generally best to keep it at least 30 cm from the wall to allow for air circulation and light pen ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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August

Hi @erikc, As @EricL mentioned, typically there would be a definitive graft line, which I'm not seeing. However, I am fairly certain this growth is ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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August

Hello @erikc Looking closely at your Japanese mandarin, the new flush of growth does appear quite healthy, though there are a few important things ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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May

Hello @erikc If you are not keen to drill into the posts, using Lattice Makers 1800 x 900mm Framed Square Lattice is an ideal alternative. Using ca ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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May

You’ve created a really charming little space — thanks for sharing the photo @erikc. Jacob's recommendations are great, especially the Camellia sasanq ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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May

Hi @erikc, It's a wonderful little corner garden, so it would be fantastic to add some volume to it. A Camellia sasanqua, like the paradise varian ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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November 2024

Hi @erikc, Tayberries are ready to harvest when they turn a deep, dark red or even slightly purple and feel soft to the touch. They look similar to ...

Noelle
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August 2024

Hi @erikc The lower branches should be removed, not because they are rootstock but because, in my opinion, they have huge galls on them caused by cit ...

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erikc
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August

It is hard to tell - will wait for spring - that might make it easier

erikc
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May

thank you both, and for the idea of Dianella or Correa etc, had not thought of that!

erikc
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November 2024

thanks that is most likely, I was too optimistic.

erikc
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November 2024

thank you

erikc
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April 2024

Ok will do.Update, someone there said it must be an invasive weed that took over.It was in the pot though when I bought it, no longer have receipt, th ...

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April 2024

I absolutely agree it doesn't -especially now- (I have a powderblue as well) and if that isn't a blueberry the acid potting mix is probably what is gi ...

erikc
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March 2024

thank you I found a Chilean guava I can trim and a small midyim bush, that will do for the front and I might just have small roses for the curve. I ag ...

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January 2024

thanj you both i believe you are both correct the leaves and branches were too watery and large and very close to the graft and I have removed them. B ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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May

Hi @erikc, It's a wonderful little corner garden, so it would be fantastic to add some volume to it. A Camellia sasanqua, like the paradise varian ...

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