On today's show: 01:30 How to treat mealybugs.  07:59 Mark shares his knowledge on native mints. Discover the best one to grow for your tastebuds.  10:48 Tips on encouraging a young Lychee tree to bear fruit.  12:48 Scale on your Fig tree? Here's what to do. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

Sab and Gianni discuss how to prevent your dog's pee from wreaking havoc on your grass.  14:00 - Does my Pinkabelle apple tree have a nutrient deficiency?  21:40 - How to stop dog wee from ruining your lovely lawn. 32:05 - How to revive a tawdry-looking tree turmeric. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

On today's show: 00:12 Kitty litter can be a good tool for your garden. Here is where to use it, and where to avoid.  06:56 Your roses are made of two parts: the rootstock and the scion or top stock. What to do if your roses are only shooting from the rootstock.  12:19 Weevils on your Blackberry tree? Find out how to get rid of them!   17:50 What to do when the leaves on your Magnolia tree turn brown.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subsc ..read more

Sab and Gianni deep dive into the fantastical world of fungi, and how to grow your own at home.  4:30 - What's the best way to seal off a cut after grafting fruit trees?  30:28 - How to grow your own mushrooms at home, with Diego Oliveira aka. The FunGuy WA 36:03 - How to encourage friendly fungi to spread throughout your lawn  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

On today's show: 02:50 Your citrus tree was damaged by the heat. Should you water and fertilise it at the same time to revive it?  04:40 The peach tree in your garden is too large. What is the best way to reduce the height?  07:20 Why you might be seeing more ant colonies in your garden, and what you can do about it.  20:55  The Aspidistra plant is known for being almost impossible to kill. So, why could it be dying?  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 04 ..read more

Sab and Amber chat to a number of local flora and fauna heroes who are dealing with the fallout of bushfire season.  14:30 - Prof. Kingsley Dixon recounts the loss of his invaluable garden, home to many rare plants, in the recent Waroona blaze.  30:30 - From WA Wildlife, Dean Huxley walks us through who's who at the zoo, and how the hospital runs.  42:08 - A close shave with cooch-ridden lupin hay. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast throu ..read more

On today's show: 00:27 The calendar says Autumn, but your garden still thinks it's summer. Here's what you need to know. 09:12 Why are your pumpkin vines growing well, but still not bearing fruit?  12:01 Citron melon, or “jam melon“, can be used for homemade jam. Find out how to tell the difference between melons.  13:01 Why your dwarf orange tree might need a sticky bottom? (Spoiler: ants) Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podca ..read more

Sab and Hilary are joined by special guest Sue McDougall, Director of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, to shower our precious Eucalyptus trees with love.  17:00 - What to do about a stubborn invasion of doublegees. 29:37 - Happy National Eucalypt Day!  40:26 - Tips for planting a tiny forest of deciduous trees. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

On today's show: 00:33 Should you prune now, or wait until winter?  02:56 How to give your soil a boost if your plants aren't growing.  04:37 It it possible to repair a Silver Princess branch that snapped off in the wind?  11:44 Tips on relocating a plant from next to a brick wall.  18:02 The best time to prune your passionfruit vine. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts o ..read more

Broadcasting live from Perth's traditional Italian-style market, Sab and Amber chat trees in your front yard as well as pruning methods for fruit orchards. 20:30 — Are peppermint trees a good tree for your neighbourhood streets and home residence? 34:12 – How to prune a mango tree without killing it 45:50 – Can Bay Trees grow back after being snapped? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to ..read more