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Myoporum and weed control
Posted by sscolari
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated I only use drip on really narrow or oddly shaped planting areas where I can't use a low precipitation spray head. If the area to be irrigated is a fairly decent sized rectangle I use MP Rotators from Hunter. They were designed to ...
wood expandable fence good?
Posted by enid127
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enid127Updated Thank you hoovb, I've browsed online, maybe 2pcs of 36"H*76"W ok for me, just for decoration and I can grow some rose, so I also want it to be something like trellis. $26.99/pc is not expensive, I'm afraid that the fence...
Erosion control options on big south slope
Posted by gardenweb88(9)
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ljrd3(z9 / 10 CA)Updated sorry - re-read the your post re: watering new native plants - see the per day instructions - duh! thanks again.
Mystery
Posted by chuckmason
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paleogardener(9)Updated If you are a hot composter only tomato & squash seeds are an issue.
Rating Unusual Fruit
Posted by deansfba(z9 SanFranArea)
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Never heard of most of that stuff, but Fuyu Persimmon, 3. Fig. depends on the variety. 5 for the good ones. Some are not so good. You need to grow a few varieties. This post was edited by desertdance on Sat, Jan 11, 14 at 17:24
Opinions on good street trees? Bay Area
Posted by princesspea(sunset14)
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princesspea(sunset14)Updated An update for my street trees situation! I decided on the Chinese fringe tree, and had a site visit from the city of San Jose..... And they said I can plant three small canopy trees like this, but also, I have to redo my cement dr...
Need suggestions for new heritage street tree
Posted by Charlotte Willner
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sf_rhinoUpdated I have to put my vote in for choosing a native if at all possible. There are so many beautiful ones to choose from, many already mentioned. If you want to try another oak, maybe change it up and try a black oak (Q. kelloggii - typ...
How much should i water my San Francisco garden?
Posted by bluenow
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated You don't mention your soil. When I lived at 33 Ave. and Rivera in the Parkside, the native soil was sand and impossible to over water. You are probably giving them more water than they need, but with your drainage, no harm will b...
Neighbors from Hell trespassing & dumping trash in my fenced yard
Posted by TOTALN00B
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated I recently moved into the Tower District in Fresno and your neighborhood sounds a lot like parts of the Tower. Fortunately, my neighborhood is a little more normal and I've been able to know all of my neighbors which has really he...
What variety of pine would make a good living Christmas tree here
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Greenwitch! You are too psychic!! I think the douglas has the Christmas scent, but I bought the white fir for it's beauty. And I snuck in some Pinus monophylia for the edibles. I'm not telling hubby. I'm going to plant them way lo...
Fruit trees and Veggie in High Desert
Posted by senjanevada(9)
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated I'm in zone 9b. We get snow, but so far no stick! Artichokes will do great where you are, as will Hardy Chicago Figs, Apricots, Apples, Peaches, Plums, Persimmons and the Pakistan Mulberry which is cold hardy to -20. I forgot wine...
my Bountiful Blue blueberry is blooming!
Posted by Min3 South S.F. Bay CA(Zone 9)
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Min3 South S.F. Bay CA(Zone 9)Updated Thank you Mr Clint and Hoovb. This is my first attempt at blueberry care and I was a little nervous. I feel much better now. :) Min
adjust water pH in SF?
Posted by brainmedicine(USDA 10b / Sunset 17)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Get a pond/aquarium test kit for pH, the kind with liquid drops, not the piece of paper kind. The drop kind is quite accurate. I use soil sulphur for my blueberries and hydrangeas, one application a year is easier than modifying t...
California native landscaping
Posted by gardenweb88(9)
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hansieUpdated i have a california grassland as my front yard, and i find purple needlegrass stays very green until late summer, when you go out and weed whack it to about 8 inches. other than that i have a fire strip, just an empty pathway cove...
Too many pop-ups
Posted by hosenemesis
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NeysaUpdated I also have firefox with adblock and have never gotten any pop ups
color for my winter garden?
Posted by jen1262
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iris_gal(z9 CA)Updated Deviant ~ what is the variegated foliage in the rear pot? Glad to see you posting here. If anyone loves cyclamen let a flower ripen seed. Very prolific.
I'm so happy--zucchini!
Posted by socks
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated Congratulations! We have had an unusually warm late fall/early winter. I'm in shock that I have figs still growing on one tree with no sign of dormancy. I doubt they will ripen, but they are getting big. Still hard though. Enjoy y...
Merry Christmas
Posted by sffog(10/SanFran)
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated Football plays in rain so rain is no problem, its the pansy baseball guys that don't. Its been in the low 80's here. We need the rain so desperately but I still enjoyed taking last week off and enjoyed the sun. I'm having to water...
I need free organic matter to add to my
Posted by calik8(sunset18)
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MrClintUpdated Free is free, and perception is reality, so you can pick and choose whatever risks you are comfortable with. The free muni-mulch will have bits of plastic, glass, and rocks in there. I'm able to sift through the mulch a bit and pi...
Did I - or the frost - kill my lavender?
Posted by tinan
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated This is a frosty December, but not near as cold as December 1990. You lavender will be fine. Al
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