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Raised garden bed questions
Posted by la_newgardener
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la_newgardenerUpdated I read that Turpentine is toxic. Is there any other organic oil/thinner which can be used to dilute boiled linseed oil?
Suggest something for these scaffolds
Posted by lowaffect
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated I would not plant anything that will attach to the house. You will damage the stucco. Star Jasmine, easy to grow, inexpensive, and available at any big box store, would be better. It will need some extra watering if it gets a lot ...
Blue Ribbon Nursery in Orange
Posted by schreber_gaertner
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated I use Aguinaga. Their stuff is really good quality.
Good Junk/Scrap Metal Yard in SF Bay Area?
Posted by loribee2(CA 9)
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loribee2(CA 9)Updated Oh, thanks so much for the offer! I'm not in the immediate market for anything, was simply looking for a place I could go browse next time I start up a project. But I really appreciate the offer.
Argentine ants, less this year?
Posted by Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.)
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katebodUpdated Hi stanofh I'm working with Rebecca on this Animal Planet documentary. I'd love to have a chat with you about the ants. Would it be possible to get your phone number? My email address is: kate.boddington@darlowsmithson.com or you ...
what should i do?
Posted by ladybugsmom192(9)
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davissue_zone9(z9 Sunset 14)Updated The lettuce, mesclun and spinach will get bitter, bolt and die as soon as it gets hot, so that should solve your problem. The remaining herbs will be ok for a while, but the rosemary will eventually get too big for your pot. Here ...
What's causing my Black Knight Buddleia to Wilt?
Posted by hannah82(9b)
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hannah82(9b)Updated Thank you for all your sound advice. I'll be armed with my watering can for the hot weekend due ahead!
Another Ceanothus question
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated I have removed all the mulch now. There are 3 Yankee Point closer to house and little bit less sun and they are doing fine. One even flowered and all have grown. I did a nutrient soil test since I had a test kit (it's kinda old) a...
Composting question re burning plants
Posted by tropical_thought(San Francisco)
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tropical_thought(San Francisco)Updated Did you know in San Francisco all green waste goes in green bins, but they do not give it to people for composting. I don't know what they do with the compost. I went to an earth day fair and one of the young girls who was there a...
How to stop a Crepe/ Crape myrtle from flowering?
Posted by i555007
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lilydudeUpdated Get some shade cloth and hang it on the side of the carport facing the crape myrtle. Make sure it's wide enough to reach all the way to ground level. You might have to build a simple frame to support it. It should catch most of th...
Plastic container for growing seedlings
Posted by la_newgardener
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hosenemesisUpdated Carrots get deformed when I transplant them, so I always put them directly in the ground. Renee
SF has record low(47) Palm Springs under 80,LA might not make 70.
Posted by stanofh
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated The winds have been cold and vicious. It's still breezy today, but it has warmed up. My plants like the heat, so I'm ready for summer, but fingers crossed we get one more day of nice weather. Tee time tomorrow!
Is this cool weather normal?
Posted by bluebirdie(Z8 SF E Bay)
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stanofhUpdated The cool is over now..May 29th..waaay late.
pampas grass alternative
Posted by ccodd(sacramento, ca)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have three of the dwarf pampas. I purchased one last year and divided into three. Of the three only one bloomed last year, no surprise after dividing. They went through the winter and look very full now, so expect they all will ...
Can anyone help identify this I(quite odd) strawberry thief?
Posted by gobernadorguy
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CA Kate z9Updated We get Roof Rats that do this. I've had to cover -- and seal! -- my raised beds to keep them out.
Some May Flowers
Posted by hosenemesis
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hosenemesisUpdated Hoovb, yes. The larkspur were started from seed in the ground. They are over six feet tall- I am just smitten with them. They have lasted for a very long time because of our cool weather. They are called Imperial White. Renee
Does anyone know where to buy sulf acid?
Posted by richsd
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dirtydan(9B Vallejo, CA)Updated You can buy sulfuric acid at Lowe's. Its almost pure sulfuric acid. Its the drain cleaner bottle thats sealed in a plastic bag. I posted a picture of the bottle in this thread linked below. There are other more economical sources ...
Chorisia speciosa, Silk Floss Tree, L.A. where to buy?
Posted by Lars(Z11a, Sunset 24)
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lzrddr(91360)Updated I am no wizard myself when it comes to growing stuff from seed... and this one was easy (Coral Trees are easy, too)... but the speed at which this tree grows is amazing.
Where to buy functional garden bridges...
Posted by annaca
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annacaUpdated Thank you so much for all the info.... I'll definitely look into all the information...
How to Kill
Posted by donnainencinitas
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated I would make sure everything is dead before planting anything. Spray with roundup and dig up once all good and dead. Plants come out much easier when dead for awhile. Water area well for a few weeks to see what survived and yank t...
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