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Big wasps
Posted by kelpmermaid(10S24)
9 Comments
lemecdutex(z15 CA Petaluma)Updated Wow, amazing photo, huachuma! I've seen those wasps before, and if I recall correctly, it was when I lived in Texas. But, perhaps it was in southern California or when I lived in Fresno. I know I've seen them, but didn't think muc...
Must-haves for a succulent garden?
Posted by Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)
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Central_Cali369(Sunset Z9, Fresno, CA)Updated Hey all! Thanks for all of the great suggestions. Sorry i took so long to answer back, i tried a couple of days ago, but the message wouldn't post (?). Also, i guess i should have stated this before, i am in sunset zone 9, just a ...
Ornamental wire fencing in CA
Posted by kristineca(z10 CA (Coast))
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donna45869Updated I have 7 rolls of the ornamental single loop fence available. It is new (never used) and is perfect for the victorian, cottage or farmhouse yard, garden, pet area etc. I love it, but decided my yard is just too big to fence in, so...
spots on photinia...help!
Posted by brownthumb33
5 Comments
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Yes, you just need to spray to protect the new foliage, before it is infected, so you'll be spraying mainly in springtime. Also check to see if Banner-Maxx is listed for that fungus. Banner-Maxx is effective much longer than Immun...
Sunflower-when are they ripe
Posted by tim45z10
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lemecdutex(z15 CA Petaluma)Updated I was going to say the same thing, they're ripe about 5 minutes after the squirrels have totally destroyed them. I had a large-flowered one come up in our garden in Fresno (probably from a bird feeder), and it grew a huge flower o...
Good peonies for Northern California
Posted by bagarden(Sunset z15)
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lemecdutex(z15 CA Petaluma)Updated Peonies do much better in full sun than shaded. I even had peonies in full sun in Fresno, and had fantastic blooms each spring. But, I agree with Al that tree peonies are better if they can get light shade after the morning. Their...
Chilopsis linearis, Desert Willow in San Jose?
Posted by susanwrites(9)
8 Comments
riddleranchUpdated I have been very pleased with the Chitalpa I planted two years ago at my place in west sonoma county. It has the most wonderful combination of moderate size, long bloom and easy (actually, no) care. My place is in a bit of a "...
Best time to cut back aeoniums?
Posted by pearlbegonia
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated If you are in a fog belt area, you can pretty much do it anytime. Otherwise, Aeonium species in general prefer to reroot most easily/quickly in spring, fall or winter. They aren't in active growth when it is hot.
Saliva clevelandii in pots, pls help
Posted by kristineca(z10 CA (Coast))
30 Comments
CA Kate z9Updated You need to be a bit careful when pruning S. clevelandii. I only prune back to the first big, green leaf-bundle on each main stem. If you prune past the last leaf-bundles you'll kill the plant.
Ants on fruit trees
Posted by debbysunshine(san diego)
6 Comments
chris_in_ca(9)Updated We use Tanglefoot too. I also use it around the post of our butterfly feeder. It completely stops the ants. TIP: Make sure that the branches of your citrus are not touching a fence, building, or other structure. We learned the har...
Bird of Paradise bloom you never saw before
Posted by stanofh
2 Comments
eloise_caUpdated I'm with hoovb, but then, now that I don't have a BOP, I want one for it's flowers! Stanofh, the BOP does that quite often, i.e., grows several flowers on the same stem, and they do get heavy.
Animals in my garden
Posted by plaz_2008
8 Comments
plaz_2008Updated The problem is in the front of my house where there are no fences. I was thinking of laying out some chicken wire or Tenax on the ground in my plant beds where the problem is. Does anyone have any pro or con comments on this appro...
for those of you interested in backyard veg gardening...
Posted by lucia_ca(z9 CA)
1 Comment
skrip(z9/sun19/SoCal.)Updated That is pretty cool!
Sunny strip for natives
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
16 Comments
youreitUpdated Thanks for posting those links, Jen! It's nice to see at least one nursery stepping outside the box and passing along techniques I've personally utilized, and found great success with, for some time. :) Brenda
ixoras and crossandra orange marmalade
Posted by boomchuckchuck(southern CA)
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wanda(Z9 CA)Updated I'm not in S. Cal, but in N. Cal, (South San Jose), and I have grown some Crossandra. It usually does not survive winters here and needs to be brought in and grown as a houseplant during winter if it is to survive. I usually grow ...
fruit drop on persimmon
Posted by elizabethb_z16(z9_Sunset16CA)
1 Comment
jean001(z8aPortland, OR)Updated Persimmon usually need 3 or 4 years to become well established before they hold their fruit. So, hang in there.
Will Epis survive in zone 9?
Posted by senjanevada(9)
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senjanevada(9)Updated Hi Kathi, how nice of you. Thank you so much. But, let's wait and see how my epis pass the winter. If they survived, I'll let you know. I might have something to trade with yours. Great thing is I'll be in the same zone with yours...
Praying Mantis Pics 'n roses
Posted by lesdvs9
8 Comments
lesdvs9Updated I'm sorry it's taking so long to heal, that'd be a lot of cold blended mochas for me:) Of which I partake daily anyways, I make my own, latest are white chocolate. It must seem to heal in inches for you. I had half my roots scrape...
GardenWeb Friends
Posted by Mikey(SoCal-Z10-22/23)
6 Comments
calpat(zone9ab No.Ca.)Updated Thanks Brenda, I'll keep you informed.
CA: What tomatoes are you growing?
Posted by slo_garden(9 CA Coast)
34 Comments
hosenemesisUpdated Raging jealousy. Not one ripe tomato yet, and the eggplant, squash, and bell peppers are ready for ratatouille. I planted Early Girl (humpf!) Sweet 100 Pink Brandywine (excellent production and taste in sunset 19) and two varietie...
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