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Need help buying lots of plants in SoCal!
Posted by pocketdeuces
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nancyinlaUpdated Sorry to disagree (partly) with my fellow posters, but in addition to getting another bid, if you have a gardener you like & trust, s/he may be able to do the sod/sprinklers/planting for you at a more reasonable cost, AND, wil...
Best way to prune Osteospermum?
Posted by abufish(z10 CA)
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abufish(z10 CA)Updated Thank you! Looks we will have to replace them altogether. Is Myoporum a good substitute? Or Gazania? We need a groundcover that's low growing, drought tolerant, half-sun, do not attract bees (like Aptenia) and rodents (there were ...
Not another 'Suicidal Gardenia', BUT
Posted by gigi-f
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katwoman64Updated Ok, I have read the infamous suicidal gardenias thread, then I found these instructions about gardenia growing, and so far they have proved good. So I translated them and give them to you, hoping to make growing a gardenia a pleas...
Coprosma Tequilla Sunrise- new yellow growth- reverting?
Posted by elvie
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elvieUpdated Thanks hoovb and bahia, thats good to know. I have them here in full sun in El Sobrante.
lettuce watering
Posted by tim45z10
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated They have fine, fiberous root systems, so small amounts frequently works well in my garden. Like every day, but just for 2-3 minutes. Also frequent misting during heat waves, or a row cover. Dry heat and heat in general is the ene...
Red Flame grape problem, Help!
Posted by wesparker(z9 / Sunset 16/17)
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wesparker(z9 / Sunset 16/17)Updated Thank you for your replies. I was worried it might not get enough heat.
I Need Help Choosing a Fig!
Posted by peebee1
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MrClintUpdated I've been really happy with my fig choices: Black Jack and VdB. Both trees stay on the small side, but BJ fruit is large and honey-ed, while VdB is small and jam-like. They seem to compliment each other. Not sure how well they wil...
Natives in containers
Posted by tressa(SECA)
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tressa(SECA)Updated Thank you hoov. I visit Las Pilitas site often - never saw the container planting...
Bee Habitat
Posted by borderbarb
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated We have a very large area of Algerian Ivy also covered with bees. Every year I cut off the bloom, but am behind this year. At this point all I can do is get up before the bees wake up in the morning and trim it off. Where were the...
How old before quinces bear fruit?
Posted by chrisms(MS z8a)
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hosenemesisUpdated Hi Chris, You may want to try posing this question in the Fruit Forum. The experts over there may have an answer for you. Renee Here is a link that might be useful: Fruit Forum
Please help me choose a new shrub for my foundation bed
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have a similar location for foundation planting with a roof overhang of 30 inches. We have three camellias over 50 years old that grew up above the roof. When the roof and gutters needed replacing, I cut two of the camellias dow...
Time for pruning
Posted by charleshx(10b)
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socalgal_gw Zone USDA 10b Sunset 24Updated I'm in the same climate zone, although a little further from the ocean. My camellias get very dense so I do prune them to thin them out and keep them to the size I want. The best time is at the end of bloom, just as they start new...
Growing HAAS avocado in a pot- limit root size?
Posted by SeanPez(9)
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elvieUpdated Sean, you can also try a dwarf growing tree like 'Little Cado' which supposedly does better in a pot. Even if they are not as tastey as Hass, I figure anything homegrown will taste way better than store bought. I have been vascila...
Mediterranean landscaping while preserving Giant Birds of Paradis
Posted by MoJo56
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wcgypsy(10 / Sunset 23)Updated I would have to agree on the tree. Before I did anything, if possible, I would remove the iron fence and build a stucco wall the same height. This would greatly maximize the looks of your future landscaping plans and give you a be...
small landscape trees
Posted by phoggy(9)
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phoggy(9)Updated thank you for your response, I really like the Ceonothus 'Ray Hartman', such beautiful blue flowers and lush leaves.
Help id'ing plant
Posted by Maggie M.(z7 Sunset7 CA Sierra Foothills)
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Maggie M.(z7 Sunset7 CA Sierra Foothills)Updated Thanks! I think you nailed it. Here is a link that might be useful: my blog
Need Suggestions For Woodland Look
Posted by goodkamra
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wcgypsy(10 / Sunset 23)Updated Do you have neighboring large trees close by? Anything to give the feeling that yours is a *clearing* in the woodland? Does the idea of a woodland tie in visually with your house and the rest of your property? The feeling of a woo...
AIS blog on Total Recall with pics
Posted by hosenemesis
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hosenemesisUpdated Jenn, Iris Mart has Total Recall and is still shipping. I have never ordered from them. I'm going to take a look at their catalog and see if there are any other rebloomers I might try. Autumn Tryst is another rebloomer that people...
How much to water for container shrubs/trees?
Posted by michael_ames
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated For clay/terra cottage pots in all day sun, you are also losing a considerable amount of water through the sides of the pot. I think you have already surmised that you are both underwatering and underfertilizing your plants in our...
anyone growing Choisya 'Sundance'?
Posted by Karen Mickleson
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edchu(z9SJ)Updated Does anyone know where I can buy Choisya ternata? I live in San Jose, CA
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