Not sure if this is the right sub so feel free to direct me elsewhere if required.

My partner and I are pretty new to gardening and we have a couple of fruit trees (apple, pear and plum) that are shedding like crazy.

Most days right now I’m picking up at least 40+ pieces of fruit that have fallen to the ground either because of birds, bats & possums or seemingly, their own weight on the branch.

The green bin, especially this last week with the heat we’ve had, smells like cider (not a bad thing) but every time I open it up, a whole lot of small insects come flying out. I assume they’re codling moths (happy to be corrected).

I’m wondering if there’s something I can put in the bin to kill them off, preferably non toxic.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Have this caterpillar on my ficus. Just noticed it by chance and want to avoid others touching it. Obviously with its omega shenron spikes on its back it must pack a sting if provoked.

I'm sorry for any mistakes but I just don't know who to ask. I have a section that's quite full of trees, the biggest and most beautiful a huge HUGE gum tree. A very healthy tree. A few months ago the council did fire prevention clearing of the undergrowth. They do this periodically and charge about $2k. This time is was different? They used a bobcat despite the undergrowth only being thickish fern. I've had about three or four smaller trees fall since, which I'm not too concerned about but now the big gum is dead I'm sure of it. I don't know what to do? I'm incredibly sad about it but isn't it also a risk to fall? The cost to take it down will be astronomical but it was also the most beautiful part of the property, the best part of it. I thought big gums were protected too? Does any of that matter of am I just screwed now and have to pay for removal? I don't even know how that's possible, The stump would leave a hole the size of a truck in the ground and the roots are probably all the way into one neighbours property. Can anyone advise me?

Plant next to front door in new home. Tasmania. Please help me identify ☺️

Any suggestions for encouraging more side to side growth in the lower areas of this Lilly pilly hedge? They are growing up straight and tall but remain a bit patchy on the sides. In most they are growing well towards the front and back:

I have tip pruned the sides where I want more growth and more aggressively trimmed some of the top branches

The plants are currently droopy from a lot of rain, so it’s a bit hard to tell but I have always been trying to get them more bushy on the side.

Hi all,

Could someone help me identify this flower. My mum got it as a present from a co worker a few years ago but doesn’t know the name of the plant. Thanks!

Hello, hoping for some advice on new lawn.

We laid new buffalo yesterday in Perth

We did the following prep - 8cm of soil from a reputable landscaping centre - applied slow release fertilizer that was advised by supplier of the turf - laid new turf on arrival - watered it 3 times yesterday starting at 11am - rolled it 3 times with a water roller

This morning we noticed brown spots have formed, it isn't just the edges but also areas in the centre.

We are currently planning to water 4 times a day for 15 minutes. Presume because it's summer in Perth and our soil below the landscapers is basically sand, over watering would be difficult.

Any idea what this is? Thanks for any help, Im definately prone to micromanaging things :/

Looking to start these two gardens again. Ideally similar on each side, one tree in the middle to give some window coverage (evergreen with non invasive roots due to surrounding concrete), and a plant to border the gardens (agapanthus, small hedge, or similar). Can anyone suggest good plants for this purpose? Based in Melbourne.

I have some darker sandy soil that have had some sunflowers growing in them i want to turn it into my pumpkin patch what changes will i need to make compost soil improver manure etc

My neighbour’s front yard in Geelong. It’s got a red flower & smooth peeling bark. Bout 3m tall. Lorikeets & Wattle birds SMASHING it!! 🥰

Hi guys, hope everyone is doing good!!! I’m looking for Ruta Chalepensis - commonly known as Fringed Rue. I’ve been searching the web for days but haven’t had any luck. Anyone know where I can find seeds or plants? Location NSW

Note: not Common Rue

I have chilli plants which bears fruit every year for few months. This plants stay outside and get plenty of sun, 8AM - 2PM. Pots are deep and wide and filled 8/10 with soil and mulch. Plants are located in Sydney backyard and summer time is when they produce the chillies. I water almost everyday and the pots do have drainage with holes underneath. What can I do to make they grow bushier rather than longer. I have tried cutting the main stem but they keep growing long. Help.

Anyone got any idea why 2 of my Bradford pear trees are turning brown (mostly from the apex downwards) and dropping leaves already? Heat stress? They're well established trees.

I think this grew from tube stock obtained at a native plant sale (Perth). Any idea what it is and can it be relocated during summer?

So 1 of the 5 Viburnum I planted a few months back has been on a slow roll turning brown. Just got back from a 10 day Holliday to find it completely gone. Has plenty of rain while we were away. Search suggests sunburn but then why are the others ok? Shot with the tree in the background is facing north so I don’t think the tree is giving that much shade to the others to make such a stark difference.

Hi All, any advice on what’s killing mango tree? It looks different to anthracnose so I’m a bit lost. Thanks!

And how do I best get rid of them from my cherry tree? Thanks!

Hi all, a lot of the leaves look like this. We googled the problem and says it needs watering. But we water it consistently through out the week. Especially when it’s really hot. Any thoughts?

Hey! As per my photos I’ve got a yard full of buffalo which I fertilised at the start of summer and water infrequently. In the past 3 or 4 weeks these patches of what appears to be dead grass are popping up!

I’ve never had this problem before. Could anyone guess what the problem may be?

Thanks!

Should I put another bag down or do you think the fill is high enough?

Hi, I’d like an ID on this ground cover, heard it’s not good for some dogs. Also ways to remove it please Brisbane.

Grape Tomato plant started yellowing just after fruit began forming, any suggestions what the problem could be?