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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
Need help to identify this plant
Posted by flexdc
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sealavenderUpdated It will also spread itself, but maybe that works for you.
How much sun for Alstroemeria - Peruvian Lilies
Posted by Carolyn Howe
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Carolyn HoweUpdated Thank you Al.
Is it raining at your house?
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Carolyn HoweUpdated We have only had 2 half hours of mist since the start of January. Two months ago, 15 miles to the north in Ventura, they had over one inch. About one month ago, Port Hueneme had about half an inch. Here in Oxnard, not much.
Lawn replacement groundcover confusion!
Posted by rfkavanagh
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Red BermUpdated Thyme may burn out in the summer depending what valley you are in Dymondia is ok but doesn't recover very quick from dogs. Why don't u read this discussion where people listed some options. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3011175
My Lowe's Rescues
Posted by Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)
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Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)Updated Sf my Lowe's is kinda small so they bring the plants into the store right off the truck. I get the healthiest, biggest plants that way. They grow faster and really give me my monies worth. In a short period of time many of the pla...
Grey water feeding
Posted by tim45z10
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Nil13 usda:9a sunset:21 LA,CA (Mount Wash.)Updated So irrigation demand is usually denoted in inches of water over a given time. These numbers come from evapotranspiration (ET) calculations. Variables like solar radiation, wind, and humidty are taken into account. Those calculatio...
Need help with my Wife's potted tulips I purchased for her.
Posted by Rick Hilburn
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Tulips need a winter chill. You could try storing them in the fridge for 8 weeks starting around October and then potting them up and setting them outside. The fridge should not hold any fruit like apples, because the chemicals ...
mystery sprouts
Posted by ainotna
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ainotnaUpdated I removed them. They are in their own little container. Some grew into what wereally becoming obvious weeds. I'm still waiting to see what the broccoli looking ones turn into.
How do you collect your shower Gray Water?
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
32 Comments
emmareneUpdated Thank you Hoovb
suggestions for 8' not-too-dense privacy screen? (San Jose)
Posted by dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)
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dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)Updated Thank you, Andy. I'm using Home Designer from Chief Architect. I have the "Professional" version, but even the lower-featured versions ("Architectural", "Suite") are very powerful. See https://homedes...
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