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Although we are not currently accepting new gardening questions, you can read here the answers to past questions from Brisbane gardeners by Bob Dobbs, Curator of Roma Street Parkland.

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anthurium

Anthurium

Q: I recently adopted a pink Anthurium from a friend. …more

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Bird of paradise

Balinese style plants

Q: I need to plant something behind my pool to hide an industrial fence that acts as our rear fence. …more

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banana plant

Bananas

Q: Where can I buy banana plants? What types are recommended for Brisbane and what conditions do they need? …more

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basil

Basil plants wilting and leaves curling

Q: Young sweet basil plants wilting and leaves curling a little and main stem discoloured. …more

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Hippeastrums

Black and white worms in hippies!

Q: I have an infestation of black and white worms that are actually hatching in webs on the leaves. …more

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Roma Street Parkland

Black bean trees

Q: Bob, our group will be having a discussion on the Rain Forest Black Bean Tree. …more

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Borers in mock orange hedge

Q: How do you get rid of borers in a mock orange hedge? …more

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Bougainvillea at South Bank

Bougainvillea

Q: I’ve got 4 bougainvillea plants which I planted beside my pool about 6 months ago. …more

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bougainvillea

Bougainvillea - Lightning Ridge

Q: I have lots of Bougainvillea growing and really love them, however the most common one (purple single flower) has something wrong with it. …more

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bougainvillea at South Bank arbour

Bougainvillea advice

Q: I have a bougainvillea plant and It just finished a full bloom. …more

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