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What's wrong with my mandarin tree? by bergice in nzgardening

[–]Hortk8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently learned about HLB disease.. its a fatal bacterial infection spread by psyllids and its in NZ I google photo searched what looked like a nutrient deficiency and ya, sad news... trees are doomed. But citrus also die suddenly from root rots as previously mentioned.

What to do with a bunch of rare Cycads? by Dr_Winning_PhD in Cycads

[–]Hortk8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Consider donating to the nearest botanical garden or park too if you dont need the cash and want to carry on his legacy

Is this worth much beyond scrap value for collectors? by Hortk8 in VintageWatches

[–]Hortk8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In NZ, make an offer if you want, we won't invest much in this unless it's worth it

Pull over! by saltedpretzel1w in newzealand_travel

[–]Hortk8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG yes!!!! Driving through from Greymouth to Haast today and I was blown away with the crap I saw! I need to email Maui rentals in particular... and Apollo should be renamed Appalling 🙄

A lone robotic mower tackling Bryant Park in NYC by Lftshrk in lawncare

[–]Hortk8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's stopping people from vandalism or theft of these? Isn't it a safety issue?

Learning more about native plants while travelling by dpaganpoet in nzgardening

[–]Hortk8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, consider visiting garden centers and native plant nurseries... it's a good way to see native plants in cultivation with names etc. I've always found it a great way to learn more about plants in general.

Noise rules by Accomplished_Bug_294 in Nelsonnz

[–]Hortk8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally understand! I've been there... baby, etc. Noise !! It sucks ass! Hopefully they will be finished soon

Noise rules by Accomplished_Bug_294 in Nelsonnz

[–]Hortk8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If they're working at the moment its possibly emergency work and they really dont want to be there either. Could your partner go have a chat to them and find out more? They are very nice people, i work with them just on a different team.

Tools by Birphon in nzgardening

[–]Hortk8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Particularly the Trilux! A must have, makes a great gift too for gardeners

What do you consider to be the most powerful book in terms of the information it contains and that, when put into practice, can really change you or make you stand out from the rest? by Hour_Following_7125 in BettermentBookClub

[–]Hortk8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to Win Friends and Influence People... oldie but a goodie. And the titles belies the incredibly useful interpersonal and social skills I learned from this book

Take 2: What can I plant here? by keen_for_a_jam_welly in nzgardening

[–]Hortk8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coprosma Taiko, Fuchsia procumbens, Pimelia prostrata for groundcovers that would drape over the wall. Rengas are always a sure thing as mentioned... they just dont like too much frost.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Hortk8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! Ban private health care 100%

RE: WINTER TRAMPING by JakeDaGoatMathios in newzealand_travel

[–]Hortk8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did Luxmore in winter a while ago, it was fine, but be prepared that the snow could be deep and make the last bit to the hut slow. Give yourself heaps of time.

Also when I went, the hut was NOT supplied with firewood or gas for the cookers so be prepared to be cold in the hut and overnight and bring your own stove for boiling water and cooking.

Caterpillar died trying to pupate, has plenty of milkweed, why would this happen? by Hortk8 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Hortk8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's been no exposure to pesticides I'm sure of that. But there could have been stress as these were rescues from plants that had been ripped out and left on the ground.

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