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May 2nd- June 3rd. The morning Fog has ended.
Posted by stanofh
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BarbJP CA 15-16/9BUpdated I don't mind in the least. And since our water district just put in restrictions I hope it keeps up. It reduces the need for watering quite a lot. I find it more calming than depressing. But then again, I'm not growing any tomato...
mildew resistant purple(?) Crape myrtle for San Jose area
Posted by dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)
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dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)Updated Elvie, thanks for the idea. The Zuni variety is quite beautiful, but all the nursery descriptions I've read say that it only gets to 8-10' tall, and we are looking for a tree that will eventually reach 15-20' with low water once e...
Training hops
Posted by sf_rhino
sf_rhinoI have a couple of hop rhizomes that I recently planted and the bines are starting to come up. I only set up a single string for each rhizome but now I'm wondering if I should have set one up for each bine. I've hung them from the...
$10,000 fines for watering your fern,Fred.
Posted by stanofh
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ebang3Updated Agriculture is really the biggest user of water, but I am trying to conserve all the same. For the garden, I am using recycled kitchen water and also from the laundry. I put together a rudimentary greywater system and switched l...
Suggestions for great nursery visits in Bay Area
Posted by Holly
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ebang3Updated For roses, try regans nursery, just the other side of the bridge from sunset.
Looking for Chinese pistache tree, seedling, or seeds!
Posted by piranha338(8/9)
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shedthechrysalisUpdated If you're still looking for one, I see them in Lowes all the time. SMUD also gives them away as free shade trees, if you know anybody in the Sacramento area.
Help! Green powder substance on the bark of my trees
Posted by fkong777
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)Updated It doesn't hurt the plant at all and scraping it away could in fact cause considerable harm. Moss and algae grow readily on the bark and stems of trees and shrubs in a lot of shade and with moist soil conditions or high humidity a...
Should I be watering my redwood trees?
Posted by drinkmorewater
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velvetdog76Updated I'm a redwood owner of second growth. For me I don't know what Redwood trees I have. I live in the hills above Santa Cruz, in SLV where 100 years ago my area was clear cut, then fire to rebuild SF.(Sequoiadendron giganteum) and Ca...
do you have a ficus hedge?
Posted by karenemuller
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andy_e(SF Bay CA Zone 9)Updated There are other creative options for hiding a fence that provide more garden interest and bring fewer negative side effects. Here are a few I can think of: - a vine on an espalier, such as grapes, wisteria, clematis, or another at...
What to do with a nasty grasshopper?
Posted by tracm(9 CA)
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Barbara ChristensenUpdated WickedHeart(z11SanDiego) I'm late to this discussion, and "Desperate in San Diego!" May I borrow your husband this weekend? Just kidding!
Mexican Oregano
Posted by Sheila(Z9)
7 Comments
tania(Zone10 Ca)Updated Lakewood is in So. Cal.
Anyone Growing Lingonberries in S. Calif??
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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parker25mvUpdated I am growing a lingonberry bush in Southern California. They will grow, but only if planted in the right place and given consistent water, especially in the summer (note this means a little water every 2-3 days). I have it planted...
Greenhouse ventilation
Posted by Scotty Nolan
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chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CAUpdated Plan on using some shade fabric if you want to keep temps inside below 100.
Where can I buy molasses near LA
Posted by vidnand(10)
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tim45z10Updated Sprouts
Crepe myrtle in shock - help needed!
Posted by jyurica
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Can you move your trees out of the sun to give them a chance to recover? Your containers are most likely completely filled with roots, no soil left. If your trees recover, they will need to be repotted, usually into a larger pot, ...
Help identifying unknown seed pods
Posted by ilovegardening(10a San Gabriel Valley of L.A.)
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ilovegardening(10a San Gabriel Valley of L.A.)Updated Thought I'd post an update. You see, I planted those seeds last month--and they're growing! They're about 2-3" tall right now, and they're still in the small container I started them in. I'm going to let them get a little big...
Crepe myrtle in shock - help needed!
Posted by jyurica
3 Comments
gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated Use your fingernail to gently scrape a branch. If green it's still alive.
What is this plant/weed? Should I keep it?
Posted by CathyCA SoCal(10)
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CathyCA SoCal(10)Updated nanelle_gw, thanks for the guess. My plant really fits the description and pictures of the willow herb. I think my attitude will be like yours, sort of invasive, but just right in my yard.
Best plants for hot sun containers - inland
Posted by auntiejen
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shedthechrysalisUpdated I have lavender in containers and it grows pretty well. I'm going to try a dwarf fig tree in a large wooden crate this fall because I heard they tolerate heat very well.
Crepe myrtle in shock - help needed!
Posted by jyurica
jyuricaI am really failing at this gardening thing and could really use some help trying to resuscitate my crepe myrtle trees! We have 2 trees on a patio on a drip irrigation system. They were full and lush and green and starting to bud...
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