A key identifier of Azalea Lace Bug infestation is the presence of dark fecal spots on the undersides of affected leaves. These spots, often resembling cracked pepper, are a telltale sign of lace bug activity. Additionally, if you observe bronzing, silvering or metallic foliage, especially on the top of the leaf surface, it may indicate a severe infestation.

Easily, the most divisive plants in the Blue Mountains local community are Agapanthus, or "aggies" as we call them. As a horticulturist, I have never seen as much division or uproar about a plant in my life. Personally, I have witnessed heated exchanges in the street between residents over their purple verge plantings. I’ve seen neighbors sneaking around in the dead of night armed with secateurs, beheading blooms before they get the chance to unfurl their petals.