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• ECO Neem and Eco Oil - undoubtedly 2 of Keith’s favourite plant products. What can we use them for? Keith recommends them for all insect pests in the garden. Be sure to use out of direct sunlight
• Black Spot on roses - need to use specific sprays. Ensure affected leaves are removed and put in the bin
• Recommendation for windbreak in dry shade area
  • Large shrubs (up to 2-5 meters) Hakea laurina, Pomaderris, Westringia, Correa lawrenceana, Kunzea ericoides, Acacia boormanii, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia iteaphylla 
  • Trees - Acacia cognata, Acacia fimbriata, Acacia implexa, Acacia pravissima, Allocasuarina littoralis, Callitris oblonga, Callitris rhomboidea Corymbia ficifolia, Eucalyptus cinerea, Eucalyptus crenulata, Eucalyptus spathulata. Melalueca linariifolia and Melaleuca styphelioides.
  •  be sure to assist plants by adding MycoGold.
• Hydrangeas not flowering - ensure when pruning, prune only down to the dominant large bud. If planting in pots use a quality potting mix (replace every 3-5 years) and feed with Neutrog Kahoona regularly
• Fruit fly in stone fruit? Use fruit fly traps and net your trees with 2ml micron black nets. Bin affected fruit.
• Withered orchids - could be overwatering? Use the finger test! If it’s moist, don’t water them. Try Munash or

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