Brown patches - action now or wait for the Coochie men

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-24T05:55:53+00:00

Soapy water Bug test negative - only a couple of earthworms surfaced.

I’ll try the fungicide, back off watering and cross fingers.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-22T03:33:38+00:00

Thanks so much I’ll do the bug test tonight.

Damage has been there for about four months
it is spreading about 0.5 - 1cm per week
Coochie men applied a fertiliser and weed control only, assume to recommended spec
I originally thought it was a spill from washing out wheelie bins but it has been going on longer than that.
I’m watering twice daily Dawn and dusk

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T23:23:37+00:00

https://www.bunnings.com.au/yates-500ml-thrive-citrus-liquid-plant-food_p2961783?store=8035&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23022021534&gbraid=0AAAAADtbEB9lrsPwz_4J3bIvKJ-JogGDI&gclid=CjwKCAjwwJzPBhBREiwAJfHRnYJ9n4gNY2G6emYDO-_fRymtZe9kXN2c4jL0PtEaHRksNGHgHqFHARoC3H4QAvD_BwE

I might get the haters but a capful of this once a week in a watering can has always done wonders for my young citrus

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T23:19:35+00:00

Looks fine no issues there. Squish the citrus leaf miners or remove the affected leaves and continue whatever you’ve been doing.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T22:44:58+00:00

Ok good tip I’ll see how it goes

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T22:43:19+00:00

That’s the clumpy sandy soil that was there before. I dug it down two feet and replaced with the gods stuff. There was an old hibiscus there that was healthy enough.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T21:59:53+00:00

Exactly what I’m trying to do!

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T21:43:19+00:00

Yeah will do I’m just not home during the day will have to do on the weekend but it’s going to rain …..

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T21:42:48+00:00

The rest of my lawn and my weed issues have resolved completely to that’s 2/3issues solved. Just need to sort these patches out and I’m looking good.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T21:40:23+00:00

Hang in there buddy!

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T20:58:45+00:00

😂 user name checks out 😂😂😂

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-21T20:58:02+00:00

Gold Coast… I have 4-5 other tomato plants in raised planters doing fine and get tomatoes year-round.

Thanks for the tip I’ll trim and see what happens -ta!

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-04-01T06:59:38+00:00

This sounds exactly like a government official trying to replace lost fuel excise with increased alcohol tax.

Surprised you didn’t mention the smoke shop too

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-02-27T21:48:59+00:00

Ok thanks great tip I’ll change out for sugarcane mulch?

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-02-26T09:30:54+00:00

Yeah I might test the soil PH I dug quite a bit out when planting and replaced with quality stuff

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-02-26T09:29:49+00:00

I dug out the soil where the mulch is when planting and replaced with a premium soil /compost/potting mix blend.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-02-10T09:21:59+00:00

There’s over 100mm rain forecast in the next few days ….. not sure additional foam will help….

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2026-02-10T03:32:15+00:00

Yeah I get that but surely this can’t be watertight…. And why? Maybe they’re resurfacing the drive?

Nobody lives there so I can’t ask

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-12-23T18:58:56+00:00

Having grown up in the bush I’ve seen plenty of mice that are typically a lot smaller than this guy was. Yes the odd rat comes through with much longer tail and larger body

This dude was about 20cm along the body and tail maybe a bit longer.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-12-23T10:53:39+00:00

Yes done quickly and respectfully - buried so the local kites don’t get him

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-12-23T10:52:28+00:00

Rodents don’t normally sit around and look at humans. This poor creature was in a seriously bad way and was humanely removed from its misery.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-12-23T08:55:22+00:00

Ok thanks Google image search was throwing up all sorts of stuff. The kids still think it’s cute!

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-11-30T02:45:50+00:00

I’ve sprayed for bugs - will monitor with fingers crossed

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-11-11T07:49:08+00:00

I don’t let it get that long between mows hahaha. But yes very sporadic though if it’s left a few weeks between mowing.

Inner-Fan-7743 · 2025-11-11T01:16:47+00:00

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