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growing wisteria on pergola
Posted by marvelousmarvin(SoCal)
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lizziepickard_earthlink_netUpdated I imagine the difference in experiences with wisteria boils down to native vs. non-native species. I believe the Asian wisterias tend to take over when used in the US. If you can find our native wistera, I don't think you'll exper...
Best plants for a garden maze in San Diego?
Posted by janinegillot
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hosenemesisUpdated I think you made a good choice with the rosemary, and you may even find that the hedge rows can be kept to two feet wide. I hope you remember to post photos when it gets going!
Trevesia palmatum has flowered!
Posted by stanofh
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hosenemesisUpdated Well, no wonder. Look at those flowers- they are just huge. I don't think I have ever seen this plant before- I'm going to go Google more images. Thanks for the photo. Renee
What Is This Tree In This Photo?
Posted by wobsie
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us_marineUpdated Here are some pic of my purple leaf plum tree. Here are some dried up plums: Tree is very tall and wide.
Bauhinia forficata blooming in SF Bay Area?
Posted by bahia(SF Bay Area)
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Dick_Sonia(Sunset 17)Updated There were a number of B. forficata on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson when I attended there. I don't remember them blooming much before late April or May, by which time there had already been substantial heat ac...
Nursery liquidation - drought tolerant plants in N. SD
Posted by slave2thefur
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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated wobsie: The plant sale was the weekend of July 4-5. Hence why the link is "expired". Joe
Madrones in Berkeley?
Posted by fhollingshead(17 CA)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated My native woods contains lots of Arbutus menziesii which in a setting with other trees tends to grow tall and sparse and nearly always far out of plumb. The Marina are a much better shape and easier to grow as well. I also like ba...
echinaceas: fussy for you?
Posted by carolsun(z9 northbay)
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surfcityhb(10, Sunset 24)Updated Hosenemesis/Renee: LOL re: your mom's echinaceas! Dontcha just hate that?! Beautiful, by the way. Reminds me of my mom's hydrangeas that thrived despite neglect, while I can't grow one to save my life. Gave up years ago. A lost ca...
petunia pest...got advice?
Posted by deep___roots(ca9/sunset15)
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deep___roots(ca9/sunset15)Updated Avast ye caterpillars. Thanks. I got Safer "Caterpillar Killer". It contains BT. Before I sprayed last night, I pinched flowers. One mutilated flower had Mr. Caterpillar in there munching away. See ya Mr. Caterpillar! We...
Ceanothus deadheading
Posted by gobluedjm 9/18 CA
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tressa(SECA)Updated Thank-you, Bahia. I read somewhere that the cut should not be made on any branch larger then 1/4". I had deer prune for me one year, but I don't think they were that particular!! LOL
Looking for nursery pots
Posted by trandd
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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated HURRAY for you cagary!! How thoughtful. This, as much as the knowledge shared, is what this forum is all about. Joe
Extra Spider Activity This Year
Posted by andrea_san_diego(z10 So Cal)
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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated We have spider webs everywhere this year,on the plants ,the house,on things hanging on the patio etc,etc.I can sweep them all down and the next day they are back. 3 weeks ago my next door neighbor got bit by an unknown spider whil...
prromotting blooms on the justicia brandageana Shrimp Plant
Posted by susanmac
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stanofhUpdated The higher the middle number,the better the bloom. Full sun is best.
Ceanothus
Posted by tressa(SECA)
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated I asked the same question recently, below is the link to the thread. Here is a link that might be useful: ceanothus pruning
Houseplant Schefflera unleashed!
Posted by stanofh
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socal23(USDA10/Sunset23)Updated I wish edit was a feature... That AND each post in its own frame so that one large picture didn't screw up the entire thread (I have a small screen that I sit well back from and have to hit ctrl+ several times to make text legible...
Need recommendations for a landscaper for drought resistance
Posted by hawkiefriend
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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated Contact your area chapter of the California Landscape Contractors' Association. For some reason, my computer won't pull up the CLCA website ("IE cannot disply.."). They'd be in your phone book. These are licensed contrac...
border disaster - suggestions?
Posted by xanthoria(9)
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wanda(Z9 CA)Updated For annuals, I'll vote for the "Profusion" series of Zinnias. They come in white, orange, or firey scarlet orange and bloom thru fall. For perennials, maybe Lantana (various colors), dwarf Lavender, such as 'Munstead' or...
Problem garden area
Posted by mlevie
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mlevieUpdated Hey surfcityhb, That sounds nice. I hadn't heard of bower vine but I googled it and it's very attractive, even when it's not flowering. Evergreen's a big plus, of course. I actually really like Roger's Red but I'm afraid it'll get...
Help with Whiteflies
Posted by debbysunshine(san diego)
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debbysunshine(san diego)Updated Gardeners do know all the dirt! I thank all of you for sticking up for me and my Whitefly paragraph. Have tried the worm castings but just the wrong way on top of the soil so tomorrow I'll dig some deeper holes and water well.
Does shiny ribbon deter birds?
Posted by Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.)
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated How about a big fat scary fake snake curled up in that tree? Or an Owl sitting at the top? Bars of soap hung here and there deter deer and racoons, so maybe birds? Worth a try...
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