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feeding trees
Posted by swallowtail_grower
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated My cherry trees grow plenty of wood without fertilizing. I often, like this year, have very few cherries. This is due to the weather when they are in bloom. Fertilizer would do nothing to cause more cherries to set. When the weath...
Moving Aloe plicatilis
Posted by wanda(Z9 CA)
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fouquieria(10b)Updated I suppose it's possible it may have been overwatered. How long have you had it? Is it in the ground or a pot? I've actually had difficulties with this particular aloe BECAUSE it requires more water than most aloes. The leave and s...
Native iris: Canyon Snow (photo)
Posted by danty(z9CA)
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danty(z9CA)Updated Hosenemesis, I don't have any particular PCI's in the blue-purple range to recommend. I have heard good things about Joe Ghio -- so that lead would be one to follow up. I have a long relationship with San Marcos Growers in Goleta....
Picture of Escallonia x exoniensis 'Balfouri'?
Posted by mc510(9b)
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mc510(9b)Updated Nope, absolutely nothing. It's odd; this plant is listed in the Sunset guide so I've been assuming that it's not rare or exotic. But I've found zero pictures (and only a hair more text) on the internet or in books.
Looking for ID Help with my Natives
Posted by AlpineSpringsRanch
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dak56(9)Updated terrestrial_man, what would you say #6 is then? Sure looks like http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/WEEDS/turkey_mullein.html
Native iris: Canyon Snow
Posted by danty(z9CA)
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danty(z9CA)Updated Hosenemesis, I trade plants on the internet with lots of people. Mostly I find trades thru Dave's Garden. If you want I could make a division of Casablanca for you. So if that sounds of interest just send me a list of plants you c...
Bob and Jerry's Soil optimizer
Posted by wanda(Z9 CA)
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Disasterguy13Updated Wanda, This is definitely worth the money. When I originally spoke with John Valentino (one of the founders of John and Bobs) I thought some of his claims were just 'crazy talk :)' , but I decided to try it anyway. I just applied ...
Alstroemeria 'Toffee'
Posted by danty(z9CA)
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hosenemesisUpdated Casablanca is so beautiful. I may have to get it. I love your idea of how to keep them in bounds. I have one that has invaded the roots of a nearby rose, and I can't get it out of there without damaging the rose. Renee
Purple-flowering tree, not jacaranda
Posted by ltecato(9)
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kateswynn_gmail_comUpdated I have a question about another purple tree that grows profusely here in La Canada Flintridge. It's in flower right now - looks like a laburnum with purple flowers. It's not laburnocytisus or wisteria. Any ideas?
lime tree - no blossoms
Posted by jjursch
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I am sure your lime will grow out of the freeze damage and bloom normally if you are patient. Al
Fuji apple tree - yellowing leaves
Posted by jjursch
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated A apple tree in a container, will need regular fertilizer. Does your drip run long enough to see some water come from the container drain holes? Did you use a container mix that will not break down in multi years use? Blooms will ...
part of my back yard garden and path
Posted by sunnie(9/10 So.Calif.)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated You have a beautiful garden. Thank you for sharing it with us. :)
Privacy Tree
Posted by hmkalton
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Thuja 'Green Giant', maybe? Here is a link that might be useful: USDA comments on Green Giant
Aiyiyi--need oleander replacement
Posted by Lydia Lee
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Lydia LeeUpdated Thanks so much, everyone, for walking me through my freak-out! Sounds like we should just continue to take the precautions we have been taking, and give the oleander a good trim. Even though I did not plant it, I don't mind it and...
Ouch, my skin
Posted by tressa(SECA)
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tressa(SECA)Updated Thank you, Patty, for all of your advice. I am going to be more diligent - as soon as I can get this ezcema cleared up. And gobluedjim....I am going to cut my nails really short (never thought about that) and yes, shower immediate...
Huge Moth! What Is It?????
Posted by kat58(8)
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Diana_Amira_gmail_comUpdated Ya I get that's a huge moth, thank u dr. Obvious. I've seen one of these monsters too. Twice in fact. I was sitting on my front patio n one flew out of my sycamore in started crashing around the roofed-in area where I was sitting....
Is hydrangea root safe?
Posted by briteal76
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jean001a(Portland OR 7b)Updated Not a problem for people (as long as they don't eat them) or citrus trees.
Help! My pomegranate tree's leaves are turning yellow!
Posted by eggalinameggalina(southern c.a.)
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jaytee_gantz_gmail_comUpdated All of the leaves are bright yellow. We planted it last year from a 5gl pot last speing. It was green and healthy all thruogh the year, until after it sprouted it's leaves this spring. They started to turn yellow. It gets a good s...
Coloured Calla
Posted by lavoix48(9)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated There is a lot of variation, some of them, are just born to do poorly. I had a light pink, a black and Calla Lily Garnet Glow, but only Garnet Glow really took off. I had some yellow ones years ago in front, that just did not bloo...
Tomato problem
Posted by lindasewandsew(So Cal 9)
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lindasewandsew(So Cal 9)Updated Thanks for the help. That looks like the problem. We'll try to straighten it out and may have been overwatering it. We have 7 different varieties and have very little experience growing them. The others are doing fine. This will b...
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