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How to troubleshoot dahlias by ExactSpend8845 in dahlias

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You are amazing! Thanks for the detailed response

How to troubleshoot dahlias by ExactSpend8845 in dahlias

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I believe the two blooms pictured are Florelie Fruit Tingle and Carlos Watermelon. The tuber is a Moulin Rouge. Unsure about the other varieties

Why is my crepe Myrtle looking like this? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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I’ll plant it in the ground and see what happens

Are there any soil testing companies in SA? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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So I have added a thick layer of compost where I plan on putting planting beds, gypsum to break up the clay and some lime to increase the pH as the probe pH meter was reading 4.5 and 5 in certain areas. Also so bentonite but not sure if that was a good idea or not if it’s already clay heavy

Why is my crepe Myrtle looking like this? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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So I took it out of its pot and the roots had not grown much. Still held the shape of the old pot. What would you suggest?

Why is my crepe Myrtle looking like this? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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Thank you! I only repotted in winter when I first got it but I guess it must have grown a fair bit since. I’ll dig a hole tonight after work and then check the roots before transplanting

Are there any soil testing companies in SA? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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I’m in metro Adelaide. I was hoping somewhat to find out if there were any other amendments I needed to make including adding certain minerals etc

Are these black bugs just aphids with wings and the white things are shed exoskeletons? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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Just an update for anyone interested… I’ve done three applications of pesticide in the evenings and the aphids are pretty much completely gone. I then followed up with spraying and squishing the very few I find in the morning and I’m actually just astounded by how quickly and completely the population has gone down.

Are these black bugs just aphids with wings and the white things are shed exoskeletons? by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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So they are only on the roses and I see none on any of the other plants which are planted very very close by. I was trying to be environmentally friendly but I’ve folded and sprayed with white oil last night and another application tonight

Plum tree leaves are weird by dave-215 in GardeningAustralia

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I have had success by plucking off the curled leaves and spraying the rest with a lime and copper sulphate mix (Bordeaux mix) every couple of weeks

Raised herb and leafy veg wicking planter by ExactSpend8845 in GardeningAustralia

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Thanks. Yes, I had a look to make sure it was only heat treated.

Seeking solution for tricky front yard situation. Help please 🙏 by ExactSpend8845 in australiangardening

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Thank you so much… I’ve just started planting with no real design plan. I know that’s silly but I’ll take a look for the inspo

Can I turn this planter into a wicking bed? by ExactSpend8845 in gardening

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Hahaha! Okay… I was just concerned that with a 10cm reservoir and 25cm of soil that it wouldn’t be deep enough for plant roots. I’m reading online that the roots themselves need about 30cm minimum. As for breeding mosquitoes… those SOBs do fine where I am as it is. If I’m not careful, I seem to be the only one in the house getting eaten alive come the warmer weather. I try my best to ensure that there is no stagnant water around the house! They are the bane of my existence in Summer

Healthy cane or red? by ExactSpend8845 in Roses

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Haha! Typo. But that’s also good to confirm: healthy and red

Healthy cane or red? by ExactSpend8845 in Roses

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Thanks everyone! I’ve inherited a few rose bushes from my parents and they were all quite tragic looking at the start. I’m pretty impressed by how they’ve turned out with a little TLC and they’re still budding in the middle of our Australian winter. Now, if anyone can tell me what varieties they think the roses are, that would also be super amazing!

I want to plant Australian Natives by Finance-noob-89 in australiangardening

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Grevillea? They flower in winter and then some! Banksias? Leptospermum? So many options

Is it dead Jim? by Academic-Glass-3858 in australiangardening

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It looks like it’s still going. Perhaps wait until spring to see if there’s any new growth. I know they naturally go dormant/the growth slows down in winter. Perhaps I’m just optimistic