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Gardening questions and answers

Plants, pests, diseases, shade, weeds, grass problems?

Although we are not currently accepting new gardening questions, you can read here the answers to past questions from Brisbane gardeners by Bob Dobbs, Curator of Roma Street Parkland.

Anthurium

Q: I recently adopted a pink Anthurium from a friend. …more

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flowers and plants

Balinese style plants

Q: I need to plant something behind my pool to hide an industrial fence that acts as our rear fence. …more

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Bananas

Q: Where can I buy banana plants? What types are recommended for Brisbane and what conditions do they need? …more

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Basil plants wilting and leaves curling

Q: Young sweet basil plants wilting and leaves curling a little and main stem discoloured. …more

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flowers and plants

Black and white worms in hippies!

Q: I have an infestation of black and white worms that are actually hatching in webs on the leaves. …more

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Black bean trees

Q: Bob, our group will be having a discussion on the Rain Forest Black Bean Tree. …more

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shrubs and trees

Borers in mock orange hedge

Q: How do you get rid of borers in a mock orange hedge? …more

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shrubs and trees

Bougainvillea

Q: I’ve got 4 bougainvillea plants which I planted beside my pool about 6 months ago. …more

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shrubs and trees

Bougainvillea - Lightning Ridge

Q: I have lots of Bougainvillea growing and really love them, however the most common one (purple single flower) has something wrong with it. …more

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Bougainvillea advice

Q: I have a bougainvillea plant and It just finished a full bloom. …more

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Q Tank provides a handy guide on buying and installing your new rainwater tank. - more

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