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Need help to identify this plant

Posted by flexdc May 7, 2015

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sealavenderUpdated May 23, 2015 It will also spread itself, but maybe that works for you.

How much sun for Alstroemeria - Peruvian Lilies

Posted by Carolyn Howe May 22, 2015

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Carolyn HoweUpdated May 23, 2015 Thank you Al.

Is it raining at your house?

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b April 24, 2015

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Carolyn HoweUpdated May 23, 2015 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 May 14, 2015

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Red BermUpdated May 22, 2015 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) May 15, 2015

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Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)Updated May 20, 2015 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 May 14, 2015

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Nil13 usda:9a sunset:21 LA,CA (Mount Wash.)Updated May 20, 2015 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 May 19, 2015

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated May 19, 2015 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 May 13, 2015

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ainotnaUpdated May 19, 2015 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 May 1, 2015

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emmareneUpdated May 18, 2015 Thank you Hoovb

suggestions for 8' not-too-dense privacy screen? (San Jose)

Posted by dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15) May 14, 2015

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dtinca(SF Bay Area- zone 9b/Sunset 15)Updated May 18, 2015 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...

Trying to sell a greenhouse

Posted by bekie2000 May 12, 2015

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stanofhUpdated May 17, 2015 I wouldn't mind an even small greenhouse- big enough to carry over the winter Crotons or Adeniums..the really tender or rot easily plants. I might go for something home made. I once worked in a tropical greenhouse. Best thing in t...

avocado overview please......

Posted by deep___roots(ca9/sunset15) January 17, 2006

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jsalemi971Updated May 16, 2015 Patrick, I grow Avacado's as well and have close to 20 trees in Mission Hills. I love Fuerte better than Hass. That's my opinion. I did plant Pinkerton, Reeds, Sir Prize, Hass, Mexicola Grande and Holiday. Can you tell me what...

Need Privacy shrub or tree.

Posted by Francisco C April 22, 2015

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emmareneUpdated May 15, 2015 I like Photinia but it will eat into what you previously called "usable" space. It can be sheared to stay in bounds which was simple enough for me when I had them. Everyone does not have the time or inclination to do tha...

Bugs destroying peach tree

Posted by shauninsf April 18, 2009

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thatelliegirlUpdated May 15, 2015 That explains why the areas with the scales were covered in ants during the spring.

Picked a ripe tomato over week ago.

Posted by stanofh May 14, 2015

stanofhI've never picked a first-half-of May- tomato before. It was a seedling that germinated somehow in the front yard(never planted tomatoes in front-ever) last late summer- fall,went through the winter and is now a real plant with a few...

Old Calla Lily Bulbs

Posted by Madison May 8, 2015

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ophoenix(8b PNW)Updated May 13, 2015 Squeeze the bulbs. If they are firm - or mostly firm - plant them. What do you have to lose? Bet the callas do fine but not sure about the garlic and onions. Interesting experiment!

Looking for some plants

Posted by chezron January 28, 2012

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chezronUpdated May 11, 2015 Where I live in La Mesa it has never gotten down to freezing, so I am good that way. I have a Thevetia thevetioides that hates it even in the 40s.

A very large bug ID please

Posted by irisgal_z9 May 5, 2015

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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated May 11, 2015 Yes Potato bug and or Jerusalem Cricket.First time i saw one i almost had a heart attack,i was cleaning out dd's closet and almost picked it up.This was b4 computers and easy access to information.I put it into a jar until the kid...

Rebate form accepted, how to budget for my space?

Posted by James Washington May 7, 2015

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Red BermUpdated May 11, 2015 Aww. Your sweet. I try because I really like landscape. Glad to hear from you whenever.

First veg garden, newbie questions

Posted by Ben M May 3, 2015

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Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)Updated May 11, 2015 Yes, I think your plants will do just fine. But since your weather is cool, you should add some lettuce, kale and radish. Sow your radish on top of the carrot seed. By the time the carrot starts to grow, the radish will be ready t...

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