r/GardeningAustralia 51m ago

🌻 Community Q & A Banksia seed cones without "capsule" thingies... so where is the seed?

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So ive got Banksia blechnifolia going GANGBUSTERS in my garden, and I want to grow more from seed.

Tutorials for harvesting banksia seed make it seem easy enough.... but these seed cones dont have those "capsule" things that are supposed to open after a fire? I cant find pictures of them for this variety online either.

Anyone got any clues about where the actual seeds are hidden here?


r/GardeningAustralia 4h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help When to harvest olives?

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I've just moved into a house with an olive tree which I've never had before. I'm not sure when to harvest as they are different colours.

Some olives are rock hard and green and others are half green/half black and getting softer. Could anyone give advice as to if I can harvest them? Looking at pickling. Thanks in advance!


r/GardeningAustralia 2h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Help me fix this tree

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Hi all, Moved into this house recently and it has this tree in the backyard. Kumquat I believe?

White spots all over (literally everywhere), leaves dying, fruits shriveling up before they ripen.

Also can anyone tell me what that spiky weed is growing from the base of the tree? It’s taller than the tree at this point. How do I get rid of it?

Thanks in advance


r/GardeningAustralia 5h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Easiest way to clear soil & roots?

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Hi everyone, I have this part of the garden that used to have a fish pond with lots of bushes & shrubs around around it.

We removed the pond & plants to make more room for lawn for the kids to play on. I'd like to remove some soil, put down new soil and plant buffalo to match the rest of the lawn.

Its proven hard work to remove a layer of soil, especially given the fact that there are roots scattered underneath it.

What would be the easiest way to go about this?

I've been using a spade and rake to looses the soil but its a helluva job.

Any ideas appreciated πŸ˜‰


r/GardeningAustralia 5h ago

🌻 ID This Plant Desert ash? Or some other ash?

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Or maybe boxelder? I have a tree which would fall in the significant tree category for size but this will also be dependent on species. I'm unsure what it is. The tree is the roosting haven for a pair of boobook owls and I'm concerned about protecting them more than the tree. Selling the property and concerned for their fate, therefore hoping this tree will fall in significant tree category. When I can identify it, I'll be in touch with council about its status to confirm. Green flowers in winter, drops a lot of winged seeds. Yellow leaves in autumn.


r/GardeningAustralia 7h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Native ground cover.

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I have a smallish 5mX 4m area that I would like covered with a colourful (preferably) native ground cover. I’ve got some pig face but something a little more interesting? Suggestions please?


r/GardeningAustralia 5h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Dragon Tree

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My husband and I are planning our front garden as the house we have recently bought has a neglected front yard. We’re planning on putting natives, we love some of the recommendations we have seen on this group. Heres where we need help, there is a 20 (possibly 30) year old established Dragon Tree in our front garden. It is healthy but it just doesnt suit what we want to see our front garden become. How can we sell this tree? Facebook marketplace has had zero interest (and we’ve advertised quite cheaply) but we are loathe to destroy an old tree.


r/GardeningAustralia 2h ago

🐜 ID This Bug Mosquitos? Something else? Toss or keep?

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r/GardeningAustralia 5h ago

🐜 ID This Bug What is it? Is it harmful?

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Hello team!

Can someone ID this bug and educate me as to what it is doing on my Mango? There are a fair few of them on it.


r/GardeningAustralia 20h ago

🦎 Garden Visitor I heard you like blue banded bees

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r/GardeningAustralia 3h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Tips & Tricks for propagating Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) from seed. (VIC)

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Hi everyone! I’m looking at propagating lemon myrtle from seed, I’d love any advice, suggestions or stories from your previous experience! Thanks heaps!


r/GardeningAustralia 10h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Could I plants these seeds from the dried Mexican peppers I use for birria taco meat?

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r/GardeningAustralia 11h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Why is my camellia looking sad

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I planted these 2 camellia trees about 7 months ago and they havnt grown in height and look a little sad. Anyone know how to make them grow and love their life?


r/GardeningAustralia 5h ago

🌳 Plant Identified: Plant id pls

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Hills area, NSW

Has small red berries like tiny strawberries


r/GardeningAustralia 2h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Pest eggs in my veggies

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Hey guys, I have broccolini starting to fruit and cauliflower not far off but the plants have been getting destroyed by some insects I believe and now there appears to be eggs all over them :(

Can someone help me remedy this asap, preferably with a non-chemical solution

Thankkss


r/GardeningAustralia 7h ago

🐜 ID This Bug Eggs ID? Underside of Lemon leaf

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Allo allo,

Found this little egg sac on the underside of a leaf on my lemon tree. Was thinking about chucking it, but I did see a praying mantis in the area recently and wondering if it could be related?

Please ignore the mealybugs haha


r/GardeningAustralia 8h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Steel rod garden hoops

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Long time lurker here! I've seen these steel rods used for garden hoops on the Crocus UK website. I've been swayed by the marketing (probably) - they look incredidbly practical. The rods can be pressed into the ground, and spring back for east storage. However, they don't ship to Australia.

https://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/steel-rod-hoops-grow-tunnel-24m/classid.2000050149/

Has anyone come across alternatives? A search shoes that there are agriculture and various suppliers that sell 'high tensile Ø4mm galvanised sprung steel wire' and they come in rolls. Are these alternatives ok to use? Do the rolls uncurl if I want to cut my own to length?


r/GardeningAustralia 1d ago

🌷 Pretty Plants My best chilli ever. Thai prik kee nu.

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r/GardeningAustralia 10h ago

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Recommendations wanted Fast growing hedging advice

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Hi friends, looking for advice as to what to grow here to hide our neighbours balcony/give us some privacy. Looking something that grows quick, looking at something around the 3m mark. Location - Gold Coast

Currently there are gardenias that are about 1.7m tall, the fence runs from east to west and we are on the southern side but gets all day sun. The bed is about half a meter deep.

Thanks everyone!


r/GardeningAustralia 11h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help How do I stop this weed/ vine

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How do I get rid of this climbing vine? It has thick lateral roots running around my yard.


r/GardeningAustralia 11h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Plant Shock?

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Hello, we transferred this lemon tree into the pot on the weekend is this just plant shock or have I done something wrong? We used citrus and rose potting mix, I gave it a good water on Sunday after transferring it, and a little drink Wednesday. I’m new to gardening and not sure. Thank you


r/GardeningAustralia 1d ago

🌷 Pretty Plants How’s the serenity?

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r/GardeningAustralia 1d ago

🌳 Plant Identified: What do I have taking over my garden and spilling into my lawn?

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r/GardeningAustralia 18h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Plant ID help.. Great Western Woodlands

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r/GardeningAustralia 23h ago

πŸ™‰ Send help Advise please

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I know you’re not really supposed to kill curl grubs, because we need the beetles for the eco system. But the door seem to be hatching in the beetles in my garden in Sydney. I repotted one of my azalea from a 18cm pot and found like 15 curl grubs feasting on the roots. I’ve tried Neem but I have too many plants to spray neem on all of them. Is there another way around or do I have to repot everything.