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Suggestions for improving the look of an ugly fence?
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated The reed fencing only costs about $25 per 16 foot length at Home Depot. It will last up to 5 years before rotting away, but you'll have to pass small gauge wire through the top edge to help hold it in place. Also, hate to disillus...
Oak parasite
Posted by belmontgardens
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated You could save the wait by taking the jar down to your county extension office and ask them to identify the problem and give you a call. Al
What plant is this?
Posted by garden-noobie(9b)
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hosenemesisUpdated "Baby was constantly making dirt pies and eating them." Heh heh. Funny.
after gopher dead what to do about tunnels ?
Posted by elvie
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TheCropDoctorUpdated Gopher Goo!! There is a GREAT product that both fills the tunnels like a plug and actually drives the gophers out without trapping. You can find it online at www.gophergoo.com or if you are in California its at Miner's Ace hardwar...
Does anyone have experience with Chilean plants?
Posted by Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated Sorry, I meant to write calandrinia 1190. The site where I bought them is chileflora.com :) great place, this is my first time ordering from them. Bahia, I am in Chowchilla, just north of Fresno
[OT] help a good garden channel win a youtube contest
Posted by SankarReddy13
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SankarReddy13Updated Forgot to mention that John is from our bay area, and help your local guy to get some votes :-)
Sambucus mexicana, summer water
Posted by Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.)
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dolphin_79605Updated I would be interested in one or two Sambucus mexicana. Is there a reliable and affordable source of the variety or someone have good rootstock to share? Thanks.
Succulents around a fountain
Posted by bahia(SF Bay Area)
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated Jenn, in this photo the plantings are probably about 18 months along after initial planting.
Warm....
Posted by stanofh
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dicotUpdated Tossing the wilted lettuce and bolting bok choi, trying to deep water every plant on the property, fighting aphids,... This is January?
Sharwil avocado vendors?
Posted by NorCalNiko(USDA 9 Sunset 16/17)
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kifaruUpdated I would like to warn you against buying anything from Growquest. I know that they are disreputable dealers. Maybe if you deal with them face to face they are OK but I believe they will steal your money if it is mailorder. They sto...
Garden calendar
Posted by gpgruver(9)
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Maggie M.(z7 Sunset7 CA Sierra Foothills)Updated I'd normally send folks to UC Davis Vegetable Research, Home Vegetable Gardeing as they have so many resources: http://ucanr.org/sites/gardenweb/Vegetables/ That said, I just copied Organic Gardening's planner today but then found...
Large pavers in the Bay Area
Posted by bbettina
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Socrmom06Updated American Soil in Richmond (used to be in Berkeley) is an option, too. 2121 San Joaquin St # A Richmond, CA 94804-5468 (510) 292-3000
Abracadabra Rose
Posted by trandd
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hosenemesisUpdated I take it back- they will grow it for you. I think that takes about two years. Renee Here is a link that might be useful: Vintage Abracadabra
Satureja mimuloides
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Lynne: How much shade has worked for yours? gobluedjm: I agree, since it seems that some sort of shade is recommended in some areas. Annie's Annuals says it thrives in "dry shade" in one person's garden!
Free to a good home: Blush Noisette rose
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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kasiecUpdated Hi Jenn - I have the space and would love to adopt this rose. I will email you. Kasie
Can Michelia thrive in SoCal desert? And other desert questions.
Posted by toffee-el(Z8b Sunset Z13 Elev 4650ft)
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toffee-el(Z8b Sunset Z13 Elev 4650ft)Updated I am planning to plant one in pot and if they can be pruned to form hedges, then a few more in ground.
Propagating Rosa californica
Posted by chezron
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tressa(SECA)Updated I have started a numerous amount of Rosa Californica. If you have new canes emerging directly from the ground all you need to do is cut them at ground level and put them in water until you see some roots form (which is within a we...
Oxalis pes caprae and Gophers
Posted by chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CA
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lgteacher(SCal zone 9b)Updated I don't have gophers, but I have oxalis. Do you think the gophers can be trained to eat the oxalis? Maybe you could put little leashes on them and start an oxalis removal service. Here is a link that might be useful: What's Growin...
too cheap to buy a pumpkin...but I got these
Posted by deep___roots(ca9/sunset15)
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sagitarriusUpdated Definitely looks like a Pyracanthus. This is a big one, but they can get even bigger. I have one in my backyard that is about 75 years old and over 20' tall. I wish mine had this many berries on it though! It's a myth that the ber...
Tropical nurseries in San Jose( for fragnant flowers)
Posted by mrao77(TX US zone 7)
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Sparkle00Updated Hey there, I am also looking for a Champaca tree. What is the nursery in Fremont that carries them? Thanks!
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