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Low Hedge Suggestions? Tall Screen?
Posted by millerthyme
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inkneedeepUpdated http://www.oczoo.com/ironwood.htm The Catalina Ironwood suggestion caught my interest and although I found lots of pics of leaves and flowers, I couldn't find a good pic of the tree as it may look in your situation (I have a sim s...
Patio tree suggestions
Posted by mlevie
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mlevieUpdated Thank you, I appreciate your suggestions!
Organic Fertilizer
Posted by plaz_2008
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mlevieUpdated For the ultimate organic fertilizer, make your own compost and add used coffee grounds from your local Starbucks for acidity. Completely natural, no packaging, and no transportation costs!
Western Hills Nursery Saved!
Posted by davissue_zone9(z9 Sunset 14)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I wish the new owners only the best. Western Hills has been a favorite plant source for me over many years, and I am anxious to see the propagation of their many unusual plants, again become for sale. With the growth of the trees ...
Asiatic lily how-to
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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jenn(SoCal 9/19)Updated Thank you!
Loropetalum pruning
Posted by habitat_gardener(z9 CA/Sunset15)
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Nell JeanUpdated I've seen more examples of loropetalums that were, like your friend's, pruned into 8 foot wide pill boxes. I can show you pictures of mine that I keep pruned to size. I cut back to a main stem. This last pic are three that I let g...
How to save languishing butterfly iris seedlings?
Posted by phreckless(10)
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phreckless(10)Updated One of the aforementioned butterly iris plants is finally blooming! I'll post a photo of it in full bloom in about a week or so. I also talk at length about this first bloom in another post in the Favorites forum here. Here is a l...
Nasturtiums
Posted by hertrains(9b)
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skrip(z9/sun19/SoCal.)Updated I also cannot get these things to survive our hot summers. Yet some people nearby have some beautiful ones in the summer with our heat. Go figure... I also have tried several varieties, and the only ones that grow like weeds are t...
Aphids and Ants Among Other Things
Posted by kat58(8)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Ants are attracted to the honey dew left by aphids or scale. The ants interfere with the predators feeding on the aphids, they also have been known to move the aphids from plant to plant. If you are diligent you can simply wash of...
Help ID this Beyond BEAUTIFUL plant!
Posted by tazoboy916
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Consider adding Aeonium Zwartkop as a contrasting companion to your A. arboreum. They are beautiful together. Al
My Tomatoes died
Posted by caavonldy(8/9 N CA)
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angelcub(Sunset 3b)Updated So sorry to hear about your toms not making it. We've had some really cold nights, too, so I lost a few as well. I guess it's back to the nursery for more. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, now is it? : ) Btw, Armstrong's ha...
Please help ID these plants
Posted by entwife(NorCal9)
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ladyslppr(z6 PA)Updated i think gardenguru1950 is right.
Citrus Trees
Posted by ques
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quesUpdated My thanks to debbysunshine, central cali369, and norcal916 for such useful information and for the pictures. I feel embolden! I will let you know about my (hopefully) progress and - who knows - maybe I'll have pictures of my own!
sun impatiens?
Posted by habitat_gardener(z9 CA/Sunset15)
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habitat_gardener(z9 CA/Sunset15)Updated Hmm, she did try Vinca rosea last year, and they did not perform -- just sat there looking pitiful and spindly. Also tried New Guinea impatiens -- did not flower enough. But IIRC, I think they were planted during a hot week. Has c...
Any doll collectors here?
Posted by lindasewandsew(So Cal 9)
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lindasewandsew(So Cal 9)Updated It looks like that's where it came from. The displays in the auction photos look a lot like the museum. It used to be in a smaller building in Hobby City, and at some point, they built the big white house. I don't know if Hobby Ci...
Should you prune Cala Lilies?
Posted by jewels2jules
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toyo2960Updated As other posters stated, cut down and take out the spent bloom and stem. Don't cut off the leaves. They still provide food for the plant.
GAH! Box Elder Bugs driving me crazy
Posted by chudak(10 San Diego)
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debbysunshine(san diego)Updated I've seen this bug too but all the sites say they are not harmful to plants. I'm in San Diego too and There aren't many of us on this site. So far I haven't seen any racoon or rabbits but something is sure taking it's toll on my r...
Who or What's Stealing My Roses ?
Posted by debbysunshine(san diego)
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bluesibe(NoCa 9a)Updated I use Liquid Fence on all plants in the front yard. Keeps those critters away, but after spray I smell like garlic.
Anyone have seedless 'Che'?
Posted by chrisms(MS z8a)
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youreitUpdated Here's the full-sized pic, MBB. :) Brenda
Great buy at ...
Posted by eloise_ca
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debbysunshine(san diego)Updated I'm in San Diego and Just love the 99 Only. In fact I got two gorgeous Gardenias there and the very best Intrigue bear root rose that was the only one from five that time that worked but for 99. I hav gotten amazing cactus but I g...
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