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23 Dec

Why are my hydrangea leaves turning black?

June 26, 2024
By Troppo
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Question. My hydrangeas have flowered well but has not been very leafy this year. The leaves are lush green for a short time, then turn grey, then black and drop off. When I cleaned up the black leaves and dead-headed, the cycle started again. Ive never seen the leaves go grey before. It seems a bad...

07 Dec

Garden & Plant Questions

Why are my herbs hardly growing?

June 26, 2024
By Troppo
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Question. Hi there, my coriander and basil are hardly growing - my favourite herbs! Any suggestions? I live in South Canterbury. Answer. Hi there! It's frustrating when your favorite herbs like coriander (cilantro) and basil struggle to grow. These herbs are not only delicious but also add a fres...

20 Sep

Garden & Plant Questions

What would cause my lemons to go mouldy on the tree?

June 26, 2024
By Troppo
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Question. Hi, I have a very robust and heavy bearer lemon tree. This year the fruit is going mouldy on the tree. What would be the cause? Answer. Having a robust and heavy-bearing lemon tree is wonderful, but it's concerning when the fruit starts going mouldy on the tree. Understanding the potent...

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Why are my hydrangea leaves turning black?

Why are my herbs hardly growing?

What would cause my lemons to go mouldy on the tree?