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Mexican Oregano
Posted by Sheila(Z9)
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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
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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...
Growing Jasminum Sambac in the SF bay area
Posted by nw_gardener(8 (WA/Kirkland))
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otcayUpdated I wonder if SF is warm enough to get them to bloom. In southern California, they love the heat, as long as you keep them watered. From 1 plant I can get enough to brew a cup of tea each day in the summer.
Sour Cherry in Northern California
Posted by stan_(Zone 9, Tracy, CA)
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MadManMark (5a)Updated Yeah, after posting this I checked some guides on my local university extension site, and decided spring was way to go too, for me.
Water soluble calcium nitrate fertilizer in southern california?
Posted by fuddybuster
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fuddybusterUpdated Thanks. I'll give them a call tomorrow morning.
container mix ingredients in Orange County, CA
Posted by loanword
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jxbrownUpdated Look in the roofing and cement section at Home Depot for cheap, sharp gravel of the right size.
Neanthe Bella Palm
Posted by jrncreative
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hldzion(9b)Updated I agree with the previous two posters that this probably got too much sun. This is basically an indoor low light house plant.
I need your help So Cal gardeners!
Posted by tania(Zone10 Ca)
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tania(Zone10 Ca)Updated Turns out H&H can order the potting soil for me! As little or as many bags as I need!!
Researching artificial turf
Posted by 3wildmonkies
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dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)Updated A few months ago we replaced our back lawn in the San Jose area with artificial turf. We got the K9Grass Classic product and so far have been very happy with it. It does get warmer than regular grass, but that hasn't been a proble...
Need a plant id
Posted by nw_gardener(8 (WA/Kirkland))
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nw_gardener(8 (WA/Kirkland))Updated Thanks!
Growing Avacado in the Bay Area
Posted by TrapAPoodle
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mike (zone 9b San Francisco east bay)Updated Not only does the tree need to survive the cold but it also needs to be warm enough in your area when the tree flowers. flowers need around 65-70degrees to be pollinated. and given the trees flower in jan - march there are many v...
Need plant ID please
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
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theterrestrialmanUpdated It is probably D. longiflorus though Calflora calls it Mimulus aurantiacus It is very common throughout the state and even occurs on road cuts of Hwy 101 between Nipomo and Arroyo Grande. Mimulus aurantiacus
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