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Posted by aufin
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated It looks alot like my grewia occidentalis lavender starflower but your leaves might be bigger bigger. I have it cuz it tolerates wind.
Help with Avocado tree - blotches on leaves
Posted by haloheaven988(SoCal Sunset 23, 9B)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated We have the Fuerte which starts to ripen in Dec and goes through at least March, (it was labelled as a Haas, but Fuerte is good too) and now the Reed which will give us fruit in July-> September. A few for 7 or 8 months of the ...
Our Westerland rose and Clematis garden, before and after clean-u
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated If you can find a little South African salvia named Saliva muiri, it's a gem. And yes dwarf lavenders, as elise suggests. Can't beat that sweet fragrance, and they look better years longer than the large ones.
New Pool with Dark Onyx Plaster. Help
Posted by berkeleycms
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hosenemesisUpdated I hope you like it now that the pool is filled.
I think it's peaking and spirea of the day (pics)
Posted by hosenemesis
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hosenemesisUpdated This is an old post, jkom, from Spring. My garden currently resembles a satellite photo from Curiosity. Thank you, Island. I try to get as much of the color green in as possible. The garden looks like this for about six weeks. I h...
Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Great. I purchased them at a local native-plant sale which included some new introductions like these. The plant tag is from Native Sons, located in Arroyo Grande (where current temps are in the 70s while ours are 100+). When a ta...
Ants, ants, ants!
Posted by islanddevil
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islanddevilUpdated Thanks Karin, very helpful!
Hard clay soil - does not drain
Posted by Lars(Z11a, Sunset 24)
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lthree(So. California)Updated I know your soil. I had it. Was like concrete when dry. Here's the magical secret: manure, leaves, grass clippings. Layer them on good. Whenever I planted something there was a huge hole dug, lots of dry leaves and composted manur...
More Earwigs than Usual?
Posted by uscgardener(USDA 9 Sunset 20/21)
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hosenemesisUpdated Yes- this thread has a number of remedies. Renee Here is a link that might be useful: Earwig Invasion! Thread
Should I just give in?!
Posted by ladybugsmom192(9)
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hosenemesisUpdated Ditto what terrestrial man said- I'd cut back the branches to the fenceline. Maybe you'll get lucky and they'll die. My dad did. Renee
where is my post?
Posted by little_ebe(15/CA)
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bob414(USDA 9, Sunset 15)Updated You're welcome. I'm happy I could help.
Inspiration needed for blank slate
Posted by tinan
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tinanUpdated Yes - 3 kitties enjoying the sunshine and plants :) They were not even interested in going out there when it was empty and bare but as soon as we put in the plants and furniture it was not only more inviting to us but also to them...
Local Iris resource in SoCal?
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Thank you Renee for the additional references. I didn't notice the latest replies until now!
Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Wow -- gorgeous! I've decided to abandon this idea because the size would completely engulf the area where I was planning to put it, and shade a nearby rose.
Pittosporum Wilty... Please help!
Posted by skrip(z9/sun19/SoCal.)
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islanddevilUpdated Don't know, agree maybe too much water, root rot? May want to take your picture and a branch to a garden center and see what they say. Good luck.
green fruit beetles
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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islanddevilUpdated So that's what they are! We had a few flying around maybe 10 years ago, never saw them again until this summer. They scare the crap out of me, flying low, bumping into things. What's up with that? When around they're constantly sl...
watering maple during dormancy
Posted by laila_2009
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated A newly planted tree is going to need water, yes. Once the rainy season starts you can quit until April or May. When it is fully established, you can cut back, but Acer palmatum need regular water in the dry season, especially to ...
Black Widows
Posted by CA Kate z9
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dicotUpdated I've got enough black widows around that I'm considering getting an Epi-pen (epinephrine) to keep around the house, in case of a bad reaction to a bite. Not too sure how to deal with this new brown widow infestation in my area, bu...
September weather
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated I'm starting now with seeds for broccoli and kale, and maybe bok choy. By the time they sprout and get big enough to put in the garden, the hottest weather should be over. I really should have started a few weeks ago. Plants growt...
what soil combo for new raised bed
Posted by lindsey5809(9)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated You can probably find some real soil for free via Craig's List, you just have to be real picky and look for good stuff, not stuff full of weeds, bermuda grass, and rocks. Many people desperate to get rid of soil from remodeling pr...
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