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name this tree/shrub?
Posted by corypollock
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corypollockUpdated funny, i didn't even scroll down to the pictures in that link. i just looked at that one paragraph...
SF BAY- citrus trade? dwarf rangpur for a lemon
Posted by brainmedicine(USDA 10b / Sunset 17)
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phamdangtungUpdated I would like to buy rangpur lime seed, do you have? Can you sell for me?
Volunteer flower: Friend or Foe?
Posted by pbsjones(Sunset 14/USDA 9)
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irisgal_z9Updated It's very tasty but the root is not very large. Time consuming to peel and saute. Love the flower so allow limited re-seeding. As in one flower only.
What's wrong with my bush beans?
Posted by Krista Hernandez
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Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)Updated If im looking at it right the beans are planted two close together. So they're just dwarfed. The white spots on the first leaf is no big deal, but your plants are dehydrated. Oh, in case it's white fly or larva, just give your pla...
What is a good pickling cucumber variety for zone 10
Posted by laura_al (zone 10; sunset 24) Santa Barb
laura_al (zone 10; sunset 24) Santa BarbI am in Santa Barbara and have a tough time growing cucumbers. Powdery mildew is the main problem. this year I am spraying with milk once a week and the slicing cucumbers and squashes all look great so far. My question is: what variety...
Drought tolerant tree that does not create shade
Posted by llilibel03
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slowjane CA/ Sunset 21Updated what about ceanothus? i planted one a year and a half ago - a cultivar called siempre blue from theodore payne. i chose that one because it was more open than the ray hartman, which can get a bit dense, thought they take pruning...
Discount pottery now that Norcal has Closed?
Posted by kristimama
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kmasjUpdated Lopez Imports in Oakdale has a HUGE selection of pots. I was there last month and was very impressed by the variety and the price.
Mandatory 25% cut in water use in effect.
Posted by stanofh
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zeuspaul(9b SoCal)Updated Public comments to the state water board plan. Find your water agency here. http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/comments042215/
So Cal - TOP 3 Tomatoes
Posted by Baby G (Z10, Sunset 20, SoCal-LA, 150-550 Chl Hrs)(10)
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Kay ArnoldUpdated I can not believe no one has mentioned "Celebrity" Grown for years, seem to be disease resistant, often produce into October. Great mild flavor,minimal core. When In Sacramento had great luck with "ACE" , they ...
iris / daffodil trade zone 8/9
Posted by apoppyfield(8-9)
apoppyfield(8-9)I inherited a former gardener's bulb paradise, several varieties of daffodils, and an iris bed of over 35 varieties of iris from the former Cooley Farms. The problem is that the iris bed fell into neglect and was overgrown by a weglia...
Information about Griffith Park compost?
Posted by kentc
3 Comments
kentcUpdated I've bought plenty from soil and sod depot, I've now seen two kinds of product from LA, I can't agree that they are the exact same thing.
Herb ground cover under palm
Posted by aimhealthier
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Red BermUpdated It looks like you have a bit of shade so if it's sun shade try blue chalks sticks. If it's all sun try myoporum or delopsermum.
Pride of Madeira
Posted by llilibel03
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Red BermUpdated Plant full sun. Prune flower inflorescences off after flowering to tidy up the plant and cut back hard in late fall to reduce size and encourage new growth from lower branches. http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay...
How is your magnolia tree looking?
Posted by socks
8 Comments
socksUpdated Thank you, Andy....I missed seeing the link. Makes sense.
HELP! Avocado issues
Posted by sandy_eggo_gardener
22 Comments
Vinny CastilloUpdated I either have a Hass or perhaps a lambs hass avocado tree, It appear to be approx 15 years old, previous owner did not tend anything properly but the tree is healthy an fruiting, even after a meeting with a a kid an a chain saw an...
Curly Top Virus in my Vegetable Garden
Posted by Xochitl
2 Comments
XochitlUpdated Sorry for the poor quality photo. This was from a tomato I already tore out days ago! Ugggg! I took some plant leaves to Armstrong and they told me to pull it immediately. The bottom of the leaves looked purple, with some leav...
Free - banana and other trees
Posted by cailgirl123
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cailgirl123Updated There are two mounds of banana trees, which I suspect are multiple plants that can be separated. I can try to upload photos when I get home this evening. I don't know what the others are for certain. One is a jade plant. One l...
Pre-cast concrete pavers in bay area?
Posted by sirwoodland
sirwoodlandHi all, I'm looking for some large (30"x30" or long rectangular) concrete pavers here in the bay area. Local big box stores only carry square pavers up to 24"x24". Do you know of any place that would have something...
Blue Gramma lawn as a drought alternative
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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kittymoonbeamUpdated My best friend is trying to get his mom to replace the tall fescue. Almost all the yards around her still have mostly lawns. She likes grass and says if she wanted cactus, she'd move to Arizona. We were just wondering how difficu...
Leafhoppers on natives ....and veggies...
Posted by slowjane CA/ Sunset 21
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XochitlUpdated My understanding is that pyretherin kills leap hoopers and neem oil kills their eggs. Insecticidal soap also kills leafhoppers. Not sure if that is helpful.
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