The many reasons for Yellow leaves
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The many reasons for Yellow leaves

There are many causes of yellow leaves developing in plants. In most cases it is about considering all possibilities—going through these and one by one eliminating the most unlikely causes. You could well be left with 5 or 6 possibilities. Start by treating / correcting the most likely.

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Lawn Spraying
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Lawn Spraying

When applying herbicides, it is important to apply the correct amount of herbicide per sq m. This is more important than the dilution rate.

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Olives
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Olives

Olives can be used as a hedge or as a stand-alone feature tree. They also look good in a container on a patio or deck to create a Mediterranean feel. Well known for their oil, rich in oleic acid and good for cardiovascular health – monounsaturated fat which is ‘good’ cholesterol.

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Grapes
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Grapes

Fruit forms on current-season’s growth near the base of the new canes.

Prune in late winter on a dry day, cutting out all of last-year’s growth, leaving just 4–6 canes about a metre long. If growing over a pergola, leave a canopy of three to four leader canes about 70cm apart and remove all other growth, leaving just a couple of buds on the laterals off each leader.

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Tamarillos
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Tamarillos

Tamarillos, native to the Andean region of Bolivia, are the most cold-averse of the sub-tropical fruits. They love heat. Whilst they tolerate lowish night temperatures for a period, they prefer a minimum day temperature of 15⁰C. They are sensitive to any frost.

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Figs
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Figs

Figs are relatively easy to grow and a favourite with many people. Raiding birds continue to be a major challenge, but gardeners continue to take up the challenge – some years getting a harvest, and some years the birds win. Netting the tree as soon as fruit begins to ripen is the only way to be sure of picking a good crop in most home gardens. To make netting easier, follow a pruning regime that maintains a smaller tree. Maintaining a smaller tree is easier when growing in pots or Evergrow root restriction Bags

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Avocados
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Avocados

Avocados require very good drainage in a frost-free area. They will tolerate some frost when established.

If the soil is less than well drained, it must be modified to improve the drainage by mixing in copious amounts of compost and raising the planting area 20–30cm above the surrounding soil.

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