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Bauhinia Variegata
Posted by firefightrsflame
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firefightrsflameUpdated I am in south Riverside County. About 15 min. north of Temecula. I know my inlaws have a tiny one growing from the neighbor's big tree. I think some of the pods seeded in their property. However, I've seen them at a few other plac...
Lawn to a ground cover plant suggestions
Posted by bug_girl(17)
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bug_girl(17)Updated Thank you for the beautiful photos. I had some Polygonum in my front planter as a ground cover and I have been trying to remove it for six months, but each time a million tiny sprouts grow back. I don't know if I will ever get rid...
any advice for a bad propagator of cuttings
Posted by thahalibut(Z-9 CA, SSZ-9)
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stanofhUpdated I simply use pure perlite.It's sterile and healthy cuttings have enough stored carbohydrates to develop roots.The pure perlite also gives the moisture and air at the roots for best start of growth. You can try comparison tests..I'...
What to plant where?
Posted by shipwrek
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gardenguru1950(SunsetZ16)Updated Vegetables always do best with full sun (8 hours or so; unless you live in the desert). Less sun means less quality -- leggier growth, more prone to pests and diseases and less nutrition. Especially true along the coast. With that...
Potato solana...what is it?
Posted by socks
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated The Purple Solanum is most likely Lycianthes rantonettii, or Purple Potato Shrub. It is also listed in older references as Solanum rantonettii. The white flowering vine is Solanum jasminoides. Lycianthes definitely can get 10 feet...
Iceplant vs Gazania
Posted by dfaustclancy
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated Lampranthus spectabilis would work well, and is also longer lived than most Gazania cultivars, which typically will need to be divided and/or replanted after 2 to 4 years. Myoporum parvifolium 'Dwarf Pink Form' is another very fas...
Tree Allegies, Female tree needed
Posted by allergic2trees
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ladyslppr(z6 PA)Updated You could select a species of tree that is not wind pollinated, which as others mention includes almost all trees with showy flowers. Wind-pollinated plants (including trees) have usually inconspicuous, small flowers and produce a...
Is yellowing a sign of overwatering?
Posted by firefightrsflame
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thevictorygardenUpdated maybe, but I vote for the old leaves thing...strip them off and watch new foliage emerge in a few weeks. It could mean overwatering, too much heat, nitrogen deficiancy, iron deficiancy...mabe add a little green light super bloom, ...
Growing cabbage
Posted by socks
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dicotUpdated This is the cabbage moth.
Gold medallion
Posted by dmb99
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dicotUpdated Here in Torrance and in nearby Lomita, I can't remember seeing any Cassia leptophylla trees without leaves.
Heat
Posted by CA Kate z9
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CA Kate z9Updated Ok.... so I'm tired of the heat again! Every week shows a fall in temps, but reality is quite different. And, it's time for rain... real rain! I have so many of the small sweet peppers that I stewed a pot full and made base-sauce ...
Year Round Veges in Southern California
Posted by jxc3203
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socksUpdated Wow, that's quite a list Greenwitch. Thank you.
Star Jasmine issues
Posted by smitty_gardener
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Your post is confusing. How many plants did you plant? Are you growing it to cover a fence? If so is it a solid board fence or a wire one? Al
Stick insects
Posted by ltecato(9)
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ltecato(9)Updated I was thinking of getting some praying mantises. I'll have to look into that Spinosad stuff.
Drip irrigation or sprinkler system?
Posted by xoxosmom
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socal23(USDA10/Sunset23)Updated You have to bear in mind that the decision on what type of irrigation system you choose ought to take into account both soil type and water quality. If you have very high levels of dissolved minerals in your water, you will need t...
Outdoor Orchid Wholesale Group Purchase
Posted by epiphyte78(9)
epiphyte78(9)I'm putting together a group purchase from Oak Hill Nursery. They have a deal that if you order 5 or more of an orchid you'll receive a 25% discount for that orchid. I don't personally need 5 of the same orchid so I'm looking for other...
Podocarpus in a VERY tight area between building and wall
Posted by tcjohnsson(Hawaii)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated You need to think about the root system, not just the visible portion of the tree. The root systems could eventually damage the wall, sidewalk, and building foundations.
Sky Pencil (Japanese Holly) - Fast or Slow?
Posted by summer01(9)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated 'Skyrocket' Juniper is much, much faster.
Anyone else get a bumper crop of
Posted by hosenemesis
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kat58(8)Updated Not too many this year but last year and the year before I had tons of them and in all different colors! I have seen green, brown, peach, light greenish blue and a whitish tan color. One year I had a bunch of green babies hopping ...
epiphyllum cuttings
Posted by bettyn_gardener(9 Sunset 14)
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bettyn_gardener(9 Sunset 14)Updated Itecato, Thanks so much! BettyN
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