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Gardening blahs
Posted by wanda(Z9 CA)
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davissue_zone9(z9 Sunset 14)Updated I find that about every five years or so, I have a "blah" period where I just am not interested in spending time working in the garden. The first time, I was sad, since I assumed I had lost interest in the garden permane...
There may be some rain on the way.
Posted by socal23(USDA10/Sunset23)
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vall3fam(9 CentralCA)Updated We got enough to give everything a good rinse to get off the summer dust build up, about .15 of an inch. The ground, which was moist this morning, has already sucked up the moisture and looks almost dry again. The birds are extrem...
advise on shade-tolerant plants
Posted by elina_oi
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gardenerme(z9/21 inland socal)Updated How about a fiddle leafed fig (ficus lyrata)? I would put it in a container and turn it weekly to keep it from growing toward the light.
If a gopher can't dig up over soil, will it go away?
Posted by lucia_ca(z9 CA)
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jxa44Updated westelle, thanx for the advice. for any gardener dealing with voles, you also need to make sure your beds aren't mulched. I live in a rural area with lots of trees that shed leaves year round. so my battle with the voles is seemin...
Cost for sod preparation
Posted by mommeme
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated To get competative bids would require a very specific list of requirements. In your case I would get a list of references and look at the previous jobs and talk to the home owners. Proper bed preparation for laying sod is the same...
chicken wire to prevent gopher for school garden
Posted by gracechen
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lucia_ca(z9 CA)Updated I have used 1/4 aviary wire under my raised beds. I layed the hardware cloth down flat (like a blanket), installed the raised bed on top of it (leaving around 5 inches of hardware cloth sticking out as a border), filled the raised...
Is anyone protecting for frost?
Posted by wanda(Z9 CA)
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leatherneckjoeUpdated I found a page that has a lot of interesting info on protecting your plants, shrubs and trees from frost damage. I have put the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Protection from Frost
Whats a good fall lawn fertilizer?
Posted by thahalibut(Z-9 CA, SSZ-9)
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debbysunshine(san diego)Updated I love Scotts Organic in the green bag, greens up over night, keeps the soil moist longer, and is loaded with great organics for a lower price than some others. It doesn't burn so can be put on a couple of times a year or if an an...
bad year in garden
Posted by carolsun(z9 northbay)
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dicotUpdated My front native area had 2 bad soggy days in early spring and then I suffered a terrible outbreak of crown rot and splitting sterms all through my lupines, sages, echiums, and so many of the seedlings I had germinated myself after...
What do we do with these citrus trees?
Posted by bryce5
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bryce5Updated Al, thanks so much for your response. I'll get some citrus plant food at the nursery.
Plant Identification
Posted by jim_julian
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jim_julianUpdated Thank you, that's very helpful and makes sense. It was identified previously by an Orange County Master Gardner as an unknown Yucca species. I've been in this house for about 18 months. The c. australis was in poor shape when I mo...
Best location for a cercis?
Posted by bluekitobsessed
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queerbychoice(USDA 9a/Sunset 8 (CA))Updated Cercis occidentalis grows very easily practically anywhere, in my experience. It may prefer good drainage, but mine has grown two feet in six months on flat clay in light shade. And I never water it. I really think you could put i...
How and when to prune Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Posted by nicolas1(z24 CA)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated talf, this plant is rated for zones 4-9, so it should be able to overwinter on Long Island outside. Probably not in a pot, but in the ground.
Multi year Gerbera Daisies
Posted by jim_julian
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated You can split them into multiple plants, too. That will reduce size.
Heirloom Tomatoes for Hot and Dry Locations
Posted by jll0306(9/ Sunset 18/High Desert)
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sautesmomUpdated I forgot to add, on your list I grow both Black From Tula and Black Krim, but neither of them are big producers, though they are both tasty enough to make my list even though I only get 4 or 5 all year. I have also tried Super Sio...
Foiling the blankety-blank diggers!
Posted by jll0306(9/ Sunset 18/High Desert)
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jll0306(9/ Sunset 18/High Desert)Updated Wow, I've seen the prices for real Koi. That could get very expensive! dicot, suddenly I'm almost grateful for the raccoons! I have seen motion-automated sprinklers on some of the online sites. They might be effective...and much l...
Lemons
Posted by kathi_mdgd(92058)
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wanda(Z9 CA)Updated maybe citrus bud mite Here is a link that might be useful: citrus bud mite
Fresh Horse Manure
Posted by dons916(9)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated You could always compost some for the veggie patch, and use the fresher stuff on the ornamentals. Lucky you for the free stuff, at any rate!
A big year for Ice Cream bananas
Posted by sputnikfarm
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Congrats to you and Mrs. Holedigger on Baby Holedigger! There is a house down the road that seems to average about one enormous bunch of bananas per week, nearly year round. They must love them, or give away a lot of them. They bu...
Looking for Joshua tree seeds from Wrightwood
Posted by ian_wa(Sequim)
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quercus1(8)Updated Did you ever get some seeds? I usually have more then I need (although not this year 2008). I have perhaps the largest living Joshua tree in the Victorville area. It is easily 40 ft tall. I am a desert landscape designer and have ...
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