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Light Brown Apple Moth: Now in L.A.
Posted by dicot
6 Comments
tessasdcaUpdated Damn things are now in San Diego. Voracious.
I Hate Weed Whackers!
Posted by CA Kate z9
12 Comments
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated My MIL's 20' redbud came back from a stump. So yours might! I don't like weed wackers either!
greenhouse roof repair
Posted by deansfba(z9 SanFranArea)
1 Comment
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated If this is a polycarbonate roof I would see if Tap Plastics could give you a referral. Al
Colocasia in ground - Sac area
Posted by youreit
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youreitUpdated Thanks, Kathi. I had done a search prior to posting, but I didn't see anything posted for northern Cali. Thanks so much for the info, Kerrican and Al! That was exactly what I was hoping to hear. Brenda
Quarry Hill, Sonoma Valley
Posted by sam_md
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I have a Melia azedarach purchased from Annies annuals in a four inch pot several years ago. So far it is doing well here on my six acres above the Napa valley. Al
Stink Beetles (not stink bugs) harmful to garden plants??
Posted by buddyben(z9 CA/Sunset 20)
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buddyben(z9 CA/Sunset 20)Updated Thanks for the info. I let the stink beetle go. After keeping him in a glass milk bottle for over a day, I felt sorry for him and returned him to the garden. Now... I have removed over 80 GRUBS from my garden in the past few month...
Recommend an easy fruit tree for my garden
Posted by kristimama
8 Comments
miketrees(WA Australia)Updated I love Persimmons get a non astringent one though, tell me when they are ready and I will be there to taste test them for you. (you cant be too careful)
What Is Flying around My Yard?!!!!
Posted by kat58(8)
6 Comments
kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated These things hang out on my patio,and seem to stay in the same space all the time.They may not be true hovering flies,i call them that because of the way they seem to stay in the same area and just hang out there.They don't seem t...
I Should not be allowed (unsupervised) in the nursery
Posted by inkneedeep
19 Comments
gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated Now with Earth day next week...a bunch of us could be in trouble.
Too many babies
Posted by CA Kate z9
13 Comments
dicotUpdated Take 2 on germinating the peppers and cukes, this time using the moist coffee filter and plastic baggie method indoors, was a huge success. 80% germination! Now to try a batch with seeds from those Costco minipeppers, which are ar...
Source on Grevillea shiresii x G. oleoides 'Ruby Clusters'
Posted by angelicar
6 Comments
slave2thefurUpdated Be very careful around spikey-leaved grevillea such as Ruby Clusters. A small percentage of the population (moi) gets a severe allergic reaction from touching the leaves. Do not plant it near walkways - it's too large anyway - jus...
need Good Plant for decomposed granite area
Posted by sobeadit(Sac area, CA)
1 Comment
wanda(Z9 CA)Updated If you can plant them sideways, such as out of some rocks, Dudleyas will go well in there. South African native bulbs will work if you don't give them much summer watering. Variegated marrubia rotundifolia is also a good bet for g...
Blueberries in Containers... How much Sun?
Posted by kristimama
4 Comments
kristimamaUpdated Thanks. Hmmm... I've been hanging out over on the container forum a lot... and been warned not to overwater container plants. I guess maybe blueberries naturally like more water. I think I'm going to need to water more often or mo...
How do I get my California sycamore to leaf out?
Posted by cali1023
2 Comments
ladyslppr(z6 PA)Updated If the buds are swelling, it sounds like the tree is getting ready to leaf out. Transplanting often sets a plant off schedule. Although it will leaf out late this year, I would expect it to leaf out at the proper time in future ye...
Anyone Growing The Tropical Staghorns Outdoors?
Posted by wyin2tropicals
15 Comments
stanofhUpdated Thanks Kathi,and Karin use monoline as its easy to work with and invisible.Thin copper wire is also easy,a bit more visible. If you mount in a tree you might find it as simple as wedging in a crotch or crook. No need to do anythin...
Camellia Free to Good Home
Posted by beachartist(coastal so cal)
1 Comment
beachartist(coastal so cal)Updated The camellia has found a home. Thank you.
Avocado Tree Trouble
Posted by socaldnm
1 Comment
avorancher(9)Updated Lots of questions here... but I'll take a shot at a couple. You will find many different opinions on the web because many things work or don't work based on the individual site (soil, temp, water quality, etc.). Dry leaves (tip bu...
Oranges, are too sweet in the bay area-lol
Posted by stanofh
3 Comments
habitat_gardener(z9 CA/Sunset15)Updated I live on the peninsula, 30 miles south of San Francisco, and we get incredible oranges! Not sure about the variety -- probably valencia. We're sheltered from the ocean by the coast range, but we do get afternoon breezes from the ...
Help! Podocarpus wilting!! Heat wave...
Posted by susannah_greengirl
3 Comments
susannah_greengirlUpdated They face south. The soil is dry and it's been watered about every other day at least. I went by Armstrong's today and they said the plants are in shock and I bought B-1 to add while watering.... hope it works. I had a major probl...
apple grafting in Southern CA
Posted by baci(z10Ca)
10 Comments
applenut_gwUpdated Toyo: Egads, persimmon trees (as in multiple?) We have only one and it gives enough persimmons for us to dry, freeze, give away, leave for the birds, and still have plenty for it to drop and splat on the unsuspecting gardener walk...
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