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Posted by llilibel03 February 16, 2015

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llilibel03Updated February 18, 2015 I got them from two nurseries. One should produce red spears, one blue. I guess it's too late to separate them? Survival of the fittest? Would love to try white ones too. I'm going to start some more next year so, hopefully, hav...

Dymondia

Posted by Sabine Halfhill February 18, 2015

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Nil13 usda:9a sunset:21 LA,CA (Mount Wash.)Updated February 18, 2015 My recommendation woud be to take the plants in the shade and help fill in the part shade so you aren't looking at a 5 year fill in. That's if they even survive. Dymondia hates clay and needs full sun.

Potatoes from Van Bloem Gardens

Posted by pbsjones(Sunset 14/USDA 9) February 18, 2015

pbsjones(Sunset 14/USDA 9)Does anyone know what potatoes are in the Van Bloem Gardens "Harvest Blend" potato bag? I snatched one up at the local store, and was surprised that none of the taters were named, just a red, a blue and a white/yellow. Searching...

Lattice grid pavers and what to plant

Posted by oberci February 13, 2015

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emmareneUpdated February 17, 2015 ,Dymondia, start small until you know you like it. How often do you use this path?

Growing canker on plum and nectarine trunks

Posted by Aaron Davidsson February 11, 2015

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated February 17, 2015 No, don't scrape. Put on a garden glove and gently rub off the super loose stuff, maybe, but you don't want to open any more wounds. I'd just leave it, and if stuff flakes off, repaint. A commercial grower told me the following:...

Please help, sick ficus tree

Posted by johnthelandlord November 15, 2014

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BarbJP CA 15-16/9BUpdated February 17, 2015 Yay! Happy story ending! Thanks for the update.

Replacement Shade Trees for Empress Trees (Paulownia tomentosa)

Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23) February 15, 2015

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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated February 17, 2015 It is quite far from our patio, Barb - at least 20' away, but I am still scratching the ficus. I do like the Rusty Fig, though, and considering that still. Appreciate everyone's suggestions, it has been very helpful! Patty S.

Vegetables in part-shade?

Posted by Olive1975 January 16, 2012

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Wild Haired Mavens(Zone 10)Updated February 17, 2015 I grow Swiss chard, carrot,and kale like that; they actually have been in part shade for over a year. I have to water less. Was able to get indigo rose tomato, peas, okra, beans and a sugar baby watermelon for summer. I'm all co...

Apple trees never went dormant this year

Posted by fresnogardengal February 11, 2015

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fresnogardengalUpdated February 17, 2015 Thank you! That's what I needed to know. I've never experienced this with my fruit trees before in central California.

Verbena de la Mina turning brown

Posted by Sabine Halfhill February 10, 2015

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BarbJP CA 15-16/9BUpdated February 17, 2015 If the soil right around the root ball, ie, the soil from the pot it was in, got dried out it would be difficult to re-wet it from watering the surrounding soil it's planted in. I would take a stick or dowel and push it into the s...

How do I kill grass/weeds around tree without harming the tree?

Posted by rfkavanagh February 15, 2015

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cakbu z9 CA(9 CA)Updated February 17, 2015 I have used Roundup around the base of many trees and it has never harmed the trees. I would never (again) use a weed barrier like plastic. I believe the rule-of-thumb for mulching around trees is no more than 6" deep aroun...

So Cal Budwood Request for Bearss Lime and Meyer Lemon

Posted by calandscaping1 February 15, 2015

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calandscaping1Updated February 16, 2015 Ok. I'll follow the CRFG recommendation to not share local citrus budwood. Thanks for your reply.

Your Aloe My Handyman Skills

Posted by SZ Love February 11, 2015

SZ LoveHi ! I need lots of Aloe Vera & or Bamboo Plants. I can barter my yard work or computer skills. East bay Fremont Area. I m also the best dog trainer or walker in East Bay :)

Fresh bay leaves or California Bay

Posted by KatyaKatya(6) March 18, 2014

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gyr_falcon(Sunset 23 USDA 9)Updated February 11, 2015 Hi Katya. glad they worked for you. Just let me know if, and when, you would like me to send some again this year.

Temperature at night question?

Posted by Kristy Asao February 6, 2015

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CanadianLori(6a Oakville)Updated February 8, 2015 And it is darkest before the dawn. ..

Freeway Flowers ID

Posted by Evelyn256(Zone 9a SoCal) February 6, 2015

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otcayUpdated February 8, 2015 gazania?

What is this Mushroom?

Posted by Asiya(Zone 9) February 1, 2015

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jean001a(Portland OR 7b)Updated February 7, 2015 Difficult to ID from a top view. origin is dead organic matter underground. If you don't want it there, add to your compost.

flower festival Westminster ca

Posted by kittymoonbeam February 5, 2015

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kittymoonbeamUpdated February 6, 2015 This is mainly orchids and some other flowers like chrysanthemums. There are beautiful cut branches of flowering trees for sale and pussy willows. Big buckets full in large tents. Other sellers have new years toys and decorations....

Help! Acacia invade by caterpillars!

Posted by llilibel03 February 6, 2015

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llilibel03Updated February 6, 2015 Sorry for the double post.

Bougainvillea that'll survive in my zone??

Posted by oberci February 5, 2015

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HumsiUpdated February 6, 2015 I agree with that strip seeming very narrow for bougainvillea. If it does live, you're either going to be spending your weekends pruning it (they get new, usually large and unpredictable, regrowth quickly after pruning) or it's go...

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