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Dwarf Bottlebrush companions
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated Thanks for the responses, I'll check them out. I was thinking of the white myoporum. I had the pink on the back slope and most of it died after 5 years so tore it all out. I should have cut it back some I think every other year or...
Need Help in ID'ing this Avocado
Posted by ts91786(9B/Sunset 18)
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stanofhUpdated I have a Mexicola that I will be cutting down. The fruit are tiny-like small chicken eggs,with a big seed. It has an edible skin that I don't find very tasty. Why it does this I don't know.I read that most Mexicola's make fine fru...
Pomegranate bud/fruit drop
Posted by roula(SoCal)
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pomaresUpdated Greetings I am a farmer in Spain and am interested in learning about new varieties of pomegranates. I would appreciate your help a greeting.
UC Santa Cruz Botanical Gardens
Posted by jakkom
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated This garden should have more visitors and more support. Twenty years ago when I lived in the area, I never missed a plant sale, and as a Friends Of the Arboretum, enjoyed many events, with speakers offering growing advice on many ...
Mid-project update
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
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peachymomo(Ca 8)Updated More progress has been made but we're still not done yet. We got some rock in the yard and the dry creek is starting to take shape. We're going to get a few more boulders and some cobbles and smaller river rock next week and hopef...
California Poppies - Legal or Illegal?
Posted by vja4him(z8 CA)
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cjumperUpdated It's illegal to pick any wild flowers in state or national parks in California. California Code of Regulations 4306 under Title 14: If you pick or harvest or damage a wildflower, itâÂÂs a misdemeanor charge. The ranger will give ...
Raised bed garden in N. Cal zone 9
Posted by kzmiddle
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Hogette-gwUpdated Hi ya,, Wanted to see if you have some updated pictures of your garden. I have been following this thread, and am impressed with your efforts.. First time in ages that I absconded from planting in my beds. Missing the product it g...
What to plant in narrow long brick planter...
Posted by tierra(9)
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ceriseUpdated Trailing rosemary was my thought, too. The heat will not bother it a bit and it will hide some of the brick, making the planter actually look larger than it is. Its easy to grow & so forgiving.
Shrubbery reccomendations needed
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated What about Carpenteria californica? The bush anemone grows in a very limited locale in the Western Sierra foothills near Fresno. It grows naturally along perennial and seasonal creek beds and it is a sight to behold in the spring ...
Wolfberry/ Goji berry in San Diego
Posted by booshified
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merriberriUpdated I've seen them at Lowe's in Escondido in previous years.
tropical look vines for San Jose?
Posted by princesspea(sunset14)
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princesspea(sunset14)Updated Thanks for the list of bullies to watch out for! I thought jasmine was on that list too, also passiflora, because of an old neighbor's vines that came over my garage roof. I like those vines too. I grew up in the northwest, where ...
removing lawn
Posted by kristie_2007
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yukkuri_kame(Sunset 19 / USDA 9)Updated Worms are already in there, and they will multiply if kept somewhat moist. Adding a thick layer of wood chips on top of the sod wouldn't hurt either. Bottom line is, as long as you deny the grass of light it is going to die a horr...
container trees/shrubs
Posted by dancerdeb(23)
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dancerdeb(23)Updated Thanks much. Will check them out, and will have some latitude because these are the curbside trash and recycling bins.
Holy...CRAP!
Posted by Phildeez(9b)
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Phildeez(9b)Updated Yeah I agree they need different. I had no idea what category this moth is under, technically the caterpillar is the pest and the moth might be considered beneficial because it pollinates. I would not exactly call the moth a pest ...
Mutant Sunflowers
Posted by anneplath(9 Ontario, CA)
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anneplath(9 Ontario, CA)Updated Haven't heard back from anyone; just pruned everybody up today and decided to excise one of the tumors on a pruned leaf. Was surprised to see it looked like, well, a tumor.
need help identifying fruit trees and advice on how/what to prune
Posted by hotmom81
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peachymomo(Ca 8)Updated You could certainly graft new scion wood onto the rootstock, I recommend you ask for more advice on the Fruit forum because there are some real pros over there. I think many apples are grafted onto crabapple roots, so until you ta...
8'-12' tall very narrow tree, shrub
Posted by leslieell
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated at 26" wide, a trellis with a vine or decorative panels is your best choice. Ye Olde Standbye Star Jasmine. Bougies get too wide, and have thorns of length and sharpness.
Wanted: Pummelo scions and hard wood cuttings
Posted by soaht(Central CA 9B)
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yukkuri_kame(Sunset 19 / USDA 9)Updated I'm interested in ordering some budwood from CCPP. The upcoming dates for ordering are Aug. 31st, Sept 30th or October 31st. Would seem to make sense to do a group order. Anyone interested? I want small amounts of a wide variety o...
I love the little Japanese eggplants
Posted by hosenemesis
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tierra(9)Updated Delicious. I sliced them lengthwise and grilled them in a grill pan on the stove. Before grilling, marinate eggplant slices for 30 minutes in the following sauce (from the internet somewhere): ü cup honey ü cup vegetable or pe...
evergreen rodgersia???
Posted by ccodd(sacramento, ca)
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tierra(9)Updated what about a Japanese maple? Perhaps the dissectum weeping variety? I'm not sure if they are all deciduous or whether some are evergreen, but they sure are pretty.
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