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The molassas spray has helped. As a added bonus I added snail bait around the base of the trees.
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sure.
to make homemade white oil you mix 2 cups of oil (veg, or canola, or sunflower) into 1/2 cup of dishwashing liquid not detergant.
Mix it all together until it looks…

Thanks lex. Yeah it could be possums but wouldn't they cause more damage.
Mixing molasses, water and a bit of soap adds sugar to the leaves. Caterpillars hate the taste…

Hello,
i have a mandarin and Orange tree that is looking healthy. Recently i have noticed my leaves on the trees, especailly the new ones are being eatin. I don;t know…

Thanks PHL. What is enough chilling for a redhaven?
I bought this tree from my local nursey and asked them will this grow in our area. Thay said yes. …

Hello,
Below are a few photos i took of my new peach tree. What do you guys think in terms of pruning it. Should i leave it be and grow a…

Hello,
I bought a full size read haven peach tree. I live in the beaches on top of hill sides.
I'm going to post some pictures as I gave it a little…

Hello,
I am looking at plannting a Peach and Nectarine tree but i am not sure what Variety to choose. I live in Sydney and looking for yellow flesh fruit.
Can someone…

Thanks Fu, very helpful information.
I've just had a brain snap.
I understand powerfeed is a liquid fertiliser and seasol a conditioner for a quick take up with the plants.
Rock minerals I…

Hello,
just an update on where i am at with the orange tree.
The Orange tree has finally come back to life with the colour returning, i am now getting new…

Hi deemaree,
So far no other leaves are yellowing, however the ones that were a little yellow have fallen off, is this of concern?
Also, I haven't seen any new growth and…

Hi deemaree,
I've checked the soil today and its still moist. We are going to experience mid 30 to high 30s degree temperatures this week. Should I water the tree or…

Thanks deemaree.
Would you recommend blood and bone to add the minerals?
Thanks

Hi,
Yes these trees are in a garden bed with mulch. The mulch is around 10cm thick.
I made a hole around the drip line 25cm deep and the soil is moist,…

Thanks for your reply.
I live in NSW, Sydney.
I have now dropped my watering of the plants from every two days to once a week. I've checked the soil again today…

Hello,
i am very new to gardening and decided to plant a few Citrus trees last week
- Washington Navel Tree
- Imperial Mandarin Tree
The Manadarin tree is so far so good, leaves…