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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...
Privacy Hedge for Sunset Zone 24
Posted by cfonline2010
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stanofhUpdated Maybe the Pittosporums? Victorian Box or P. eugenoides? I like the latter's tropical look,even if it does need some fertilizer help for chlorosis.. And even then- THAT can be a nice look of lime- yellow green.
Need help identifying azalea
Posted by Tally
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kittymoonbeamUpdated check on the Nuccios website or if you are near Pasadena, stop by with your picture or foliage/and maybe blooms and ask. They are the best and will help you out. Here is a link that might be useful: Nuccios
Plant ID?
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 Okay, mystery solved over on the Cactus & Succulents Forum: Cyanotis somaliensis, or "Pussy Ears". Thanks to Rose Marie. :-) Patty S.
Ideas about eliminating redwood suckers
Posted by paul_n
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I had the same problem at my old house.After several years I gave up and made them into a hedge. Al
Looking for winter bedding flowers
Posted by ricardomartin95
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giraffe(5b)Updated Also........snapdragons make a good winter flowering plant, if budded or flowering before frost hits.
Transplanting workshop at Quarryhill in Glen Ellen
Posted by Sara Malone Zone 9b
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Min3 South S.F. Bay CAUpdated this is out of date now.
Limbed up Tecoma
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated You can't beat the Tecoma x smithii for dramatic and long season of blooms, but periodically you will need to prune out new basal shoots to keep as a standard. I've got one trained as a standard, and don't mind the occasional effo...
Walkway and raised bed next to front door
Posted by dziadzia(S 24)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' is beautiful plant. It would make more of an airy screen than a dense privacy screen. A trellis or better yet a series of trellises would be a really good idea if you want height but still want to use ...
Can I Grow Clematis in Southern CA?
Posted by Theodocia123(Sunset 18 SoCal)
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createdtocook(CA 10a/SunsetZn. 22)Updated Gardengal48: Thank You for your advice and insight on growing Clematis. I will definitely look into the variety you suggested. I think the one I have is a Jackmanni or something like that. I tried planting 6 different varieties th...
Too late to plant a cover crop?
Posted by modern_miss(10A (15 Sunset) SF Bay Area CA)
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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated I plan on sowing Vetch when it is going to rain, in Santa Barbara
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