Ficus trees

sueann

ROFLMAO! Very funneee!

I've never bothered to re-size a pic before. I had a look at the camera but I couldn't find anywhere to re-size on that. I'll try that link up there. Don't worry, I'll get it eventually. It can't be that difficult.

jmcg.insight.gardens

you are a funny bloke.............................. ................dat's funny.........



urine=urea...............

thanks for fixing my link.


Julie

sueann

I think I've got it!! Have a look! you can see one has gone to tree heaven and the one next to it is not too happy as well.

We have had loads of rain this summer so I'm wondering if that's the problem? It's rotted?

I'll do the one of the dead one's bottom bit.
You guys are awesome thanks for all the help!

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sueann

'whew!' I was trying to do that and talk on the phone at the same time.

I scrapped some dirt away from the bottom as I thought that would make it clearer. What you could tell from that I have no idea but it's a bit sad to watch them die and not know what to do don't you think.

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Ekka, you is very smart brave man....

Eric Frei

It may have been planted a little deep, and too wet or wet feet they dont like.

Also they can be susceptible to phytophthora root rot, but that is a long shot. I notice the grevillea beside it is not as dense is foliage as the next one along, if it is fungal it will spread so keep an eye out, this fungi will kill it at the roots, you'll just notice dieback.

Phytophthora cinnamomi

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sueann

Thanks Mr Ekka. So what do I do? can you get something to fix it? I'm going to buy another one, or maybe two, to grow beside the sicko one's, but maybe I could save the 2nd one if it's not too late?

The other 4 are just beautiful and I will be gutted if they die as well.

ps. I didn't plant them, they were here when I came, but I did put all the other little ferns and things around them.

Eric Frei

My comments are in red

The first thing I would be doing is pulling that one out carefully with as many roots as possible. I would be looking for anything unuasual with the roots and soil, look for nematodes, grubs, etc ... the soil should smell OK not stink. Have a tarp or canvas etc handy, lie it on that not spreading soil everywhere, if roots are tough use a crowbar or mattock, cant be that hard pulling that shrimp out.

Like I said these fellas have a proteoid root system and can bowl over easier than other things when there's a problem.

Treatment for phytophthora is phosphate based fungicide, likely not found in Bunnings etc, but will be found in a rural store like Elders etc, best you ring around, one brand I use is Aus-phos 600 but comes in large volume. Also be aware that soil borne pathogens are hard to get rid of and usually you end up just managing the situation.

Another biological way of controlling the new plantings is by dipping them in a trichoderma solution and regularly adding trichoderma to the soil, again ask your local rural store to search for trichoderma biological control soil conditioner.

It's hard to diagnose much over the internet so you need to either hire in an "expert" or do it yourself by knowing what to do, I can only make suggestions. If you were local it'd all be done face to face, core samples, pH tests, salinity tests etc .... piece of cake.

Here's a link to a little info about these guys and their roots, note they hate wet feet and like slightly acidic soils, do not fertilize and do not ever use phosphorus fert on them.

ANPSA Plant Guide: Grevillea

Also ask your hubby to use the toilet rather than the trees. LOL

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Victor Lindsay

As already noticed, it may be planted too deep. Additionally, maybe gurdled roots, but i cann't see.

sueann

core samples, pH tests, salinity tests etc .... piece of cake

Right! well it doesn't sound like a peice of cake to me.

But I will try and do all that.

Thanks everyone. xxx

metzler

lol!

jmcg.insight.gardens

Sueann,

take some soil to your local nursery, a lot of them do pH tests as a complimentary service. If not you can get a cheap ( aroung $20.00) pH kit from them or Bunnings. The test is simple to do. Follow the instructions.

The above advice is sound, lack of drainage, pH are the first you can look at. The problem with Grevillea "Moonlight" which is what they look like to me, is they sell them in a pot size that is too small for the size of the more advanced size of the plants (Girdled roots). If you decide to replant the same again buy the smallest pot size you can get, preferably in tubestock if you can get it. These will catch up in the first two years to the bigger plants for sale.

My personal opinion is that these plants are not a success in this particular location, for whatever reason, perhaps you would be better to choose a better selection and redo the lot at the same time to effect a better screen from your neighbors. Keep in mind that smaller pot size= better roots.



Julie

Eric Frei

Yeah, what she said plus ....

have a look at the picture.



It's sort of semi formal, half balinese/japanesey, the owner thinks they're Christmas trees and even hangs disco balls off them, pots, pans .... you'd think Steptoe and Son decorated that garden but both would have to be colour blind too and spacially challenged for the layout. The lattice reminds me of a tool board in the garage, any sized piece will do just whack it up but yeah, get some uniformity in the trees and little else.

A total revamp is the go, no need to turn the garden into the same condition as the 3rd draw down in the kitchen.

But what would I know, I'm just a stupid man.

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sueann

No way!!! it looks really pretty in real life! except sometimes the dogs lie in there and squash things, then slink out when I scream at them!

And no-one helps me I have to do it all by myself. And the disco ball catches the sun and spins around and flashes lovely patterns across the fence. It looks really cute. And is relaxing when you sit out there with a nice glass of shiraz with the dogs at your feet.

You have no soul sir!

And I fixed the puter, so now I can get back into this site - thanks to my mates at whirlpool. I changed the dns settings in the control panel. I'm a legend in my own right. with a little help.

And thanks JMCG gardens, you are so helpful, I will get a soil kit from bunnings and do that. I think it might be too wet due to the massive amount of rain so maybe I need some drainage pipes in there? just a thought.

Eric Frei

LOL, what's that kitkat23?

Here's the big tip, Ben and I fixed it tonight.

We are now in control of DNS settings for the site from the domain admin, we bypass the forum host.

Some more info on what we've been through here.

Treeworld Connection Problems

I dare say that had I not have bumped into Ben coincidentally last week the issue would still be here right now.

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sueann

Well, it all seems to be aok now and that's the main thing. Right?

I'll have a sticky at that link later.

I bet your gardens are boring as batshit by the way. Mine are fun, interesting and pretty as.

Eric Frei

It was a good tip tRock gave you, and now you know how to change your DNS servers for looking up the internet. I switch mine at the router, but a reboot is req'd for it to kick in, so if you have not done that then perform a restart.

My gardens eh .... got none. I live in a unit complex that have gardens and trees everywhere, 2 pools, security gates to keep wankers out so I haven't had a door knocker or religious fool bother me for a loong time. I love it, no mowing, no gardening just enjoyment ... want something it's just down the road, pub, club shops etc.

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sueann

Yes, well I would die in a unit. I need the bush and the country air. We have the best pub in Australia 10 min walk down the road plus a workers club and bowling club uptown that run shuttle buses.

The mall is 20 min away by car but I hate crowds (except at the footy or the pub) so hardly ever go there.

I have everything!!

And they are not pots and pans on the trees, they are bird feeders for the lori's, rosella's and finches. They eat different things so I need a few feeders.

Eric Frei

Whatever

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sueann

the pic didnt work so never mind,

Eric Frei

I wonder what mans fault that is?

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sueann

Well it looks as though there's an easier way to put a pic up but I'm trying to figure out where you find the url of a pic. My photo's haven't got an address thingy on them that I can find so I'm still just reading about it.

It's ok I'll work it out.

When you go to bed I'm going to swear at you hahaha! and I've figured out that the green button means you are not here!

I think.

Jeff Darby

lol..The green button means he is on-line..lol...one step forward and one step backwards...lol

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sueann

Look! this is my backyard, this is the beautiful bush where I ride or just walk every day.


Right. Thanks JD. Now I will know when it's safe to swear at your boss.

%%$#@#$%^^ like now!





So what trees make the best coffins does anyone think. I'm thinking of having one made for this bloke I know.

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Eric Frei

Just 2 bitches live there?

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sueann

As usual, mopping up after her embedding pics etc

Hmmmmm! I must have had you in mind when I bought this singlet top the other day dear Ekka.

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sueann

Jeff Darby

Kiss your Donkey.......Idont think so.! but the lady in the shirt appears as though she might have a nice bot...bot...to Kiss

and Ekka is not my boss...

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Eric Frei

Dang, if ya the chick in the pic .... no worries!

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sueann

lol! nope. But there's not much wrong with my butt so your loss Jayd.