pomelo fruits in tree near flowers
20 Sep
Garden & Plant Questions

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

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 potential causes and how to address them can help you protect your harvest and maintain the health of your...

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a close up of a broccoli plant with leaves
18 Mar
Garden & Plant Questions

Help, I have whitefly in my glasshouse.

Question. Hi, I live in Taranaki, and have just picked and uprooted my broccoli plants which were growing in a hothouse, they had loads of white bugs under the leaves. Will these affect other things in the hothouse even though the infected plants are now removed. Please help as I am new to vegetarian gardening. Answer. It's great to hear that you're diving into vegetarian gardening! Removing yo...

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Close-up of Fly Agaric Mushroom on Field
09 Jan
Garden & Plant Questions

How do I treat toadstools/fungi in my lawn?

Question. Hi, fungus/toadstool growing in our lawn, how do we get rid of this without killing the lawn? Answer. Finding fungus or toadstools growing in your lawn can be concerning, but it's a common issue that can be managed effectively. Here are some steps to get rid of these unwanted fungi while keeping your lawn healthy and lush. Understanding Why Fungi Grow in Lawns Fungi and toadstools o...

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