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SoCal help with pool backyard
Posted by Ronda17
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated I would help if you posted photos of the area and planters. Not so sure about Phoenix roebelenii. They do have some wicked sharp spines, so anyone backing up to one of them in their bathing suit might be in for a very painful expe...
EZ perennials to grow from seed? in Zone 15
Posted by modern_miss(10A (15 Sunset) SF Bay Area CA)
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wcgypsy(10 / Sunset 23)Updated Tons and tons of perennials to be grown from seed...sowing in the ground can be 'iffy'. If you get serious about it, sow your seeds in flats of peat mix / potting soil for hundreds and hundreds of plants..
Please Help me choose vine(s) for South Wall
Posted by oberci
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la_kittyUpdated Pyracantha is also nice. White flowers in the spring and red berries in the winter.
strange fruits
Posted by loveless(9to10)
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lisascenic Urban Gardener, Oakland CAUpdated Definitely get to know the California Rare Frui Growers!
Amending clay soil / plants struggling
Posted by annemarieo
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated Roundup is fairly innocuous to the environment if you restrain from spraying it out of the back of an airplane. It breaks down very quickly in an irrigated garden environment.
Pruning Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' How? When?
Posted by tuesdayschild
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jakkomUpdated Mine slow down or shrink in winter (I'm colder than you are in the SF Bay Area), but they still keep up a good show of leaves.
Geranium/Carmel CA
Posted by nancyzone9ca(z9 CA)
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vall3fam(9 CentralCA)Updated Boy, without a picture, it's totally difficult to even guess what it might be. Elaine
Honeysuckle for Zone 10?
Posted by Aariel
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pugmeisterUpdated I live in West Hollywood. I bought honeysuckle 7 years ago. A couple years later, when I decided to remove that plant (it never got enough sun),I found that it had taken up residence in the outer, stone and concrete,wall of a plan...
Experiences with 'Little John' Callistemon?
Posted by hosenemesis
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hosenemesisUpdated There are some here at Kaiser that are heavily pruned and are still about five feet tall. I found a standard at the nursery that was over six feet tall (in the pot). I guess they can get tall if they get enough water. Mine does! M...
Monterey Bay Brush Cherry
Posted by ttingley
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benboy620(10B)Updated We are in San Fernando Valley, just north of L.A., which is similar to Vista (Hoosierquilt). Rarely gets below freezing and when it does, all heck breaks loose, particularly on the citrus and more tropical plants. My neighbor thou...
Place to buy mature trees in So Cal?
Posted by sockbunny
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated yeah, anything over a 24" box requires a forklift or better yet a crane. Just remember if you get a truck to tarp the tree. Freeway speeds are seriously drying winds that can kill plants. I cringe evey time I see some schmuck...
Is there any veggie worth planting in the next week?
Posted by ladybugsmom192(9)
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elvieUpdated I just sowed some swiss chard seeds, figuring even if they get a long slow start, eventually they will grow. Sometimes when winter rains have sunny days in between, things grow pretty fast for winter. More best wishes to you.
Fall Tomatoes
Posted by csross(9)
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CA Kate z9Updated I'm still getting ripe tomatoes. I've gotten ripe tomatoes at Christmas with no protection.
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated my experience is the Rhamnus eve case is very slow to get going and stays very open for a while.
possible to plant jalepenos now?
Posted by brianlojeck
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Best results planting seeds next May. If you want to try growing something, fall is the time to plant lettuce, peas, spinach, broccoli.
Worldwide Exotics and drought tolerant plants
Posted by annemarieo
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annemarieoUpdated Kelpmermaid , I was a member of Theodore Payne. Had to drop it when $ got tight. I have a few plants in my garden from there. I love going there wish I had time for classes. Maybe some day. Eloise, Good to hear I will definitely g...
Are you successful with sweet peas?
Posted by hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated I have a package soaking overnight. But the self sown ones are up, everywhere I don't want them :)
Trying to Find a Terra Cotta Pot Like This
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated Thanks, kittymoonbeam. They are actually very, very nice pots. Very heavy duty. Not like anything I've seen, before, which is what worries me. Patty S.
Help - new yard in a wind tunnel
Posted by StephMorganHill
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StephMorganHillUpdated Thanks. I have looked at the Sunset book, but didn't find it that inspiring. Sycamores are a huge problem, the fuzzy hairs they produce in spring can create horrible breathing problems. I have decided to go with an arbutus marina,...
When and where to find Japanese Anemone for sale in SoCal
Posted by mchembree
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mchembreeUpdated Hosenemesis, I just saw your response -- thanks! I'm afraid you might be right. I've not seen the Hadspen Abundance around here (the one I really want), but did just notice a bunch of what are probably Honorine Jobert growing in f...
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