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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Min3 South S.F. Bay CAUpdated this is out of date now.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
Vine suggestions
Posted by savoiu(9A (San Jose))
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hosenemesisUpdated My go-to vine is Star Jasmine.
Jade plants for Palm Springs?
Posted by toffee-el(Z8b Sunset Z13 Elev 4650ft)
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated Jade plants are well able to take colder than 40ðF at night, but will get damaged at 32ðF. If your garden in PS gets regular frost, plant the Jade where it has overhead protection from trees or roof overhang. In your area, it ...
Fixing sandy soil
Posted by vbgreens
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hosenemesisUpdated Lots of water. I find that heavily composted sandy soil drains in a day or two, so I have to water my veggie beds every day or every other day. You might want to check that. I added regular topsoil to my beds. Otherwise, I agree w...
Plant Id please: saw in SF Bay Area
Posted by homey_bird
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homey_birdUpdated Thank you for sharing. The ones that I saw were not in flower but just foliage was so striking that I'd grow it for that sake! Thanks again.
What is that plant w/bottle brush flower?
Posted by socks
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated Keep in mind, Little John can actually get pretty large over time. There are some down my street that are about 8 feet tall and 6 or more feet wide.
People in 9b/So Cal-- I have a few questions about your crassulas
Posted by chloeasha
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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated I'd love to see them as well. Kathi
fertilize cotoneaster?
Posted by sumcool(Cen. Coast/s17)
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sumcool(Cen. Coast/s17)Updated Thank you Jean and Al. Now I know what to do.
Encouraging olive production
Posted by kriklaf
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nikitas_10aUpdated Twenty years is a long time to leave an olive tree without any pruning. I think a nice pruning (doesn't need to be severe) will help a lot. Nikitas
manzanitas split trunk
Posted by MarkStJohn
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Considering the size of the plant, I would not hurry to dig it out, as it may recover, given the proper neglect. Al
On the Fence about Pepper Tree
Posted by hosenemesis
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hosenemesisUpdated Thanks for the referral, sbmw.
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