June 7, 2007
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Sap-sucking whiteflies live on the undersides of leaves and make them wilt and turn yellow. The nymphs (young ones) are usually green or white; the adults are white. Disturb them and they will rise in clouds – but …
June 6, 2007
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Choose a plant that already has two strong bottom side shoots or laterals. Dig a hole directly under the trellis. Place the tree into the hole and position the laterals in the same direction as the wire. Back fill and … Continue reading
June 6, 2007
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Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. … Continue reading
June 6, 2007
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Make a circle of holes right around the tree and then come in a metre and make another circle. If it is a big tree you can continue making circles, finishing about one metre from the trunk. Then put a … Continue reading
June 6, 2007
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Hands up who loves flowering bulbs in a pot. Of course the answer is just about everyone. Well don’t wait until spring and realise that it has all been too little, too late. Now is the time to do it … Continue reading