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How windy is it?
Posted by stanofh
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socal23(USDA10/Sunset23)Updated Winds were nothing more than a nuisance here on the Oxnard Plain. Oddly enough, when those north winds caused so much havoc in the greater L.A. area, we didn't have any wind at all (this in an area that is typically breezy) thanks...
Spicy Jatropha cold tolerance
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
2 Comments
jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Thank you for your reply, which I missed until now! I planted it in the spot and it really took off. I'll cover it if nighttime temps dip any further.
Amazing succession success Z8/9?
Posted by rustico_2009
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rustico_2009Updated Those are really good tips, dicot.By succession planting, I was more referring to planting the same crop in vacant beds every so many days through the winter.
California Buckeye
Posted by jubilante
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Uploaded with ImageShack.us This time of year the Buckeye provides its own Christmas decorations. Al
Climbing roses in Buena Park?
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated Cecile Brunner is a big huge fast pink growing climbing rose. It even gets too big too fast, but if you want a privacy screen you can't beat it. It is like a weed, that can't even be stopped. I see it all over the place, taking ov...
Pomona, Claremont, Montclair Gardening
Posted by MsShelley(8b, and 18)
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MsShelley(8b, and 18)Updated Thank You Jenn and Kirk1977 Wolfinberger is exactly what I was looking for. I also found Sunshine Growers in Ontario, plants pretty good, prices a little high for a wholesale-type nursery, but I always seem to complain about the p...
First time for lettuce-romaine
Posted by socks
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socksUpdated Thanks, Huachuma. My garden is tiny, but I might put in a few garlics soon.
How big - Dwarf Yaupon Holly, 'Nana'
Posted by tussy_mussy(Z9)
1 Comment
bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated If you prefer not to prune, I'd suggest allowing for a 3.5 foot height by 5 foot diameter at maturity. If they're in rich soil with regular irrigation they will easily get this size.
Non airtight plant structure.
Posted by rustico_2009
2 Comments
rustico_2009Updated Sorry I missed you post for a while there. My question came from the fact that I have a bunch of dual pane sliding door panels and I was wondering if it is worth the bother to build a small greenhouse with them for starting vegeta...
Growing Almonds in Los Angeles
Posted by eggalinameggalina(southern c.a.)
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bejay9_10(zone 9/10)Updated Hi - I'm a bit further south - San Diego coastal, but have 2 almonds - All-in-one and I think - Mission. The first one has developed fire blight (from an infected pear), but am in hopes of spraying after winter rains with recommen...
Growing lawn daises without a lawn
Posted by tropical_thought(San Francisco)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated They seem to demand constandly wet soil like a impacted lawn. I hope I can start to harden them off from the high water diet soon.
Suggestions for screening shrubs, anyone?
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
2 Comments
hosenemesisUpdated I'm still thinking about it, peachymomo. I have little experience with native plants that grow in shade. Well, I have a lot of experience with poison oak, but that's another topic. I have plenty of ideas for wildflowers in your me...
Tree ID
Posted by mlevie
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fabaceae_nativeUpdated Definitely a maple, and unless it's some closely related hybrid, I agree it is probably a red maple. Most of the native North American species grow large and have smooth bark until they are quite old.
Los Angeles Area native plant nursery...
Posted by buckster(z8)
13 Comments
cityaddict1Updated not sure about the wholesale. :-O ------------------------------------- LA Forum
Any suggestions for our ugly school?
Posted by janinegillot
10 Comments
applenut_gwUpdated I'm a school district construction manager, and often am faced with a situation like this (and yes, no money, and it's only going to get worse). Gophers are a big problem, looks like if you could develop a meat gopher you could fe...
source in Los Angeles for food grade plastic (rain) barrels?
Posted by jbclem(z9b Topanga, Ca)
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cityaddict1Updated Not sure about the answer. Craigslist or local forums would probably be good places to ask. LA Forum
Help solve my sticky soil problem?
Posted by k9fan
7 Comments
hosenemesisUpdated Mulch. The dogs will kill any grass you try to grow. A huge piece of astroturf or used carpeting in front of the door helps get some of the mud off.
Hedge to block cigarette smell - HELP
Posted by toffee-el(Z8b Sunset Z13 Elev 4650ft)
8 Comments
jacqueline9CAUpdated Actually, he may not have "the right" to send his smoke into your dwelling. You are in CA, after all! I would call your local Air Quality Control District office and ask for guidance. I would not be surprised if this is ...
Tropical Fruit Nurseries
Posted by bjbinsjo(9B,San Jose, CA)
6 Comments
Marina33(9 Monterey, CA)Updated Hi mmqc, I live in Monterey, Ca. Is there a nursery in San Jose area who carrys and sells Spondias purpurea tree (aka Red Mombin, Purple Mombin, or Hog Plum, ciruela in Spanish, siniguelas in Philippines)? Thanks, Marina
Prune prunus?
Posted by mlevie
3 Comments
mlevieUpdated OK, I'll leave it alone. I wasn't planning to hack it to pieces, never fear.
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