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Free Garden Expo
Posted by lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)
lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Saturday September 26th, the University of California Research and Extension Center in Irvine will have a free open house. See drought tolerant landscapes, learn about lots of different types of irrigation, runoff management, and...
Dwarf pomegranate--first fruit!
Posted by ilovegardening(10a San Gabriel Valley of L.A.)
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gyr_falcon(Sunset 23 USDA 9)Updated Isn't that cute! I love seeing the pomegranates turning ripe on the neighborhood plants--very attractive. I have thought about buying one, but we really, really don't have the room. Maybe a dwarf would be a nice compromise.
Lychee tree
Posted by gianteggplant(z9CA)
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stanofhUpdated Lychees- known types- do fine in soucal. I've seen photos of tree's loaded with fruit that the owner said were good. Fullerton arboretum grows them for one. The bay area might need a hot wall..but I've never tried them so I can't ...
Unknown plant
Posted by sunny_n_steve
7 Comments
sunny_n_steveUpdated No. :) We have a loquat tree this is definitely not a loquat tree.
Quick source of nitrogen around the house?
Posted by no_regrets(SoCal Sunset 23)
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gyr_falcon(Sunset 23 USDA 9)Updated I am quite certain it is well past the time limit for bringing charges on this one.
End of an Era
Posted by emmarene
31 Comments
jxbrownUpdated Sunset Magazine has a special issue just out called "Water Wise Gardening". Gorgeous, gorgeous, lush yet low water gardens. Beautiful photography, too.
How to prepare for planting?
Posted by crl_
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Nil13 usda:9a sunset:21 LA,CA (Mount Wash.)Updated Hey that's great that you have soft water, many of in CA don't. That Las Pilitas link basically said the same thing about amendments and native plants that I did, it depends on the plant. Have you tested your soil texture with the...
Pulling out my African Daisies
Posted by plan2remodel
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plan2remodelUpdated Some ice plants have become invasive in Southern California and are considered pests - replacing native plants. Snails are attacking the new Salvia I planted - I have lost 6 salvias in the past year.
Have a few plants for trade.
Posted by Zek Anderra
Zek AnderraHello - I have a few plants that are ready for trading: Olea europaea Passiflora antioquinensis Passiflora membraceana Solanum quitoense Erythrina lysistemon And a few plants that I am seeking: Alluaudia procera Ceropegia sandersonii...
People planting what they see in their neighbors yards
Posted by parker25mv
13 Comments
Red BermUpdated This is common in landscape design where people walk around their neighborhoods and say I saw my neighbor did this and I want it. Monkey see monkey do :). There re also are HOAs and the big box stores that help perpetuate the same...
Weird Spot - Shade six months of the year and sun the other six months
Posted by Carly Gelsinger
9 Comments
Red BermUpdated Some agaves do well in a sun/shade spot. Like foxtail agave and crassula multicava does fine in shade/light sun as u said u have summer/spring sun.
Celosia AKA Cockscomb Beautiful
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
7 Comments
CA Kate z9Updated Beautiful! I just might try some by the pool for next year.
Has anyone grown Plumeria in Central inland CA?
Posted by Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)
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Josue DiazUpdated Wow, it's cool to see old threads like these come back to life. I haven't tried to grow plumeria after posing the initial question (I'm Central_cali369, but forgot my password so I log in using Facebook). Last week, while walking ...
So CA monsoon
Posted by kittymoonbeam
18 Comments
stanofhUpdated I thought it was super hot to be 70f at 9am in the bay area. Then I saw at the same time in L.A. it was 94f. How does it not become 180f by sundown?...
Help identify these plants
Posted by Sam A
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Sam AUpdated Thanks! Good lord, why would one have toxic plant in a backyard with kids and pets?! Will remove the Jerusalem Cherry plant!
Best Asian Pear Tree for Inland Southern California~
Posted by Puggylover Zone 9B Norco, CA
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fireballsocalUpdated 20th century is supposed to be an easy and self fertile Asian pear to grow here. Hosui is supposed to be a great tasting pear but from what I understand, is a bit tougher to grow. My 20th century in San Bernardino has been an odd ...
Buy already prepared topiary cone or shape myself?
Posted by zagyzebra
7 Comments
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated The nice thing is: if you make a mistake, it will grow away.
Online nurseries vs brick & mortar
Posted by tmnca
18 Comments
richardlazaro50Updated I strongly agree with what Debbie said but should not miss Richard Ward's 'Dry Garden' in North Oakland the plants on sale daily at University of California Botanical Garden. Happy hunting. Richard
Water wise garden - Landscape Fabric: Yes or No?
Posted by Kristina Hysler
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Humsi(USDA 9b/10a Sunset 23 SoCal)Updated I disagree. I do have areas with mulch and no fabric (under my avocados and citrus mainly), and I am constantly weeding. The avocado leaf mulch particularly is probably about 6-8" deep and grass and Mexican palm seedlings are...
Unknown bug
Posted by tim45z10
3 Comments
lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated It's not a beneficial insect. Wikipedia is good, but doesn't have everything. When in doubt, I google the insect with the word ipm or Davis to get information pertinent to California. Here is a source for common beneficial inse...
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