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Yellow Flowered Agapanthus Cultivar?
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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kelpmermaid(10S24)Updated Whatever color or leaf form they have, I think they're beautiful and particularly useful in dry shade.
Viburnum for part shade in Bay Area
Posted by karynlynn67
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karynlynn67Updated Thanks--that looks like just what I was looking for.
Has anyone grown pokeweed?
Posted by Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated Pokeweed is a bad weed. I had seeds come into my garden, and it took years to get rid of it. I still see one of them from time to time. The only way is to wait for germination of the seeds and hand remove them. The more you allow ...
ornamental tree for front yard in East Bay?
Posted by berkeleyred
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manifest(USDA 11a, Sunset 24, CA)Updated If the tree will be in a western location, a jacaranda might do very well there. The tree is utterly breathtaking when the purple blooms are open.
Spring flower pics
Posted by hosenemesis
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aimeekitty(9-10, SW 18)Updated lovely! thanks so much for sharing pics of your gorgeous garden again! :)
Need suggestions to go with Western Columbine
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
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hosenemesisUpdated If you are letting the seeds grow, anything you plant in there will interfere because the seedlings need light. Why don't you collect some of the seeds and throw them in there after you pull your annuals? I'd put in violas. Renee
cut worms...ugh.
Posted by patmonk(10a: Sunset17)
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hosenemesisUpdated Yes- they go after the seedlings.
Orange Leaves Turning
Posted by tim45z10
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lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated Can you post photos? It can be a lot of things. The link below is to the UC agricultural resources on citrus. Here is a link that might be useful: Diseases and disorders of citrus leaves
What Size Pots for Blueberries?
Posted by phil0715
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Mine were productive in 10s for 3 years. I put them in the ground this year. They are tougher plants than I thought they would be. You can also bury the pot in the ground to keep the roots cooler and more moist.
Want to discourage lizards
Posted by elliottbay(Pac NW)
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caflowerluver(9b)Updated My mini Dachshund loves to chase and occasionally catch lizards. (But doesn't know what to do with it when she does. At least she doesn't eat them.) I just have to say the word and she is on the hunt! There is no training her to s...
Any ideas for flowers that rabbits won't eat?
Posted by jordanz(8A (Mojave Desert))
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wcgypsy(10 / Sunset 23)Updated Check out High Country Gardens website or catalogue. I love that they list with the plants which ones are deer resistant, rabbit resistant, xeric, etc.
creme brule heucheras turning green
Posted by bettyn_gardener(9 Sunset 14)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated Mine was green, but is now turning brown. I think it is part of natural process. Is your turning yet? Here is a link that might be useful: my creme brule second year
Arctostaphylos manzanita
Posted by Sara Malone Zone 9b
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Embothrium(USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA)Updated If he has done any site alterations around the shrubs I would say that was the problem. Dying off of individual exterior branches is in fact a very common sign of diseases on all manner of trees and shrubs, and is typically associ...
what kind of bug is this?
Posted by youngwolf
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hosenemesisUpdated It's probably some sort of a leaf beetle. I would squish. Renee
where to buy fontaine trailing carnations
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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Jennifer_Ruth(Z 10, Sunset Z 23)Updated Dear Kitty, I came across your post while researching carnations. Thompson and Morgan in Europe, http://www.thompson-morgan.com/ has them this year. I don't know whether they ship to the U.S, or not, but you could check. The Ameri...
9th Annual Encinitas Garden Tour Saturday, April 21st
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 It is an awesome tour, Renee. Not to be missed. Best garden tour I have been on. I always look forward to this tour :-) Patty S.
Geranium sanguineum: sun/heat tolerance
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.)Updated Geranium sanguineum is heat tolerant, especially the cultivar "striatum" (pink, w/ darker red lines in the flowers). I've not grown "Elke" or "Album". Striatum is teriffic in hot summer sun, holds up ...
Deep, Dark Purple Agapanthus Cultivar Suggestions
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, Bahia. I will definitely look at those first over at Evergreen Nursery. They carry them. I'll have to see if they still have them in stock. Appreciate it, the color is great! Patty S.
Animal control in Pomona area
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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dicotUpdated I've never tried the beneficial nematodes, which will destroy many grubs underground, but I've heard some success stories and no good argument against them. Here is a link that might be useful: beneficial nematodes
some spring '12 pics
Posted by dicot
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Very nice!
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