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greenhouse company N. California
Posted by Carlene Chandler
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Harbor Freight seems to be the vendor of choice over on the Greenhouse forum, you might check them out. Here is a link that might be useful: gardenweb greenhouse forum
Mature Size of Leucadendron discolor 'Pom Pom' in Coastal So Cal
Posted by ArbutusOmnedo 10/24
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ArbutusOmnedo 10/24Updated Thanks for the response. I certainly trust their reports more than others and have checked out their site for many plants. I believe the plant I got was grown by Monterey Bay Nursery. I'll probably end up putting it in the spot I'...
Growing coleus
Posted by mainblaine456(5a)
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emmareneUpdated Congratulations on your relocation. SF is a wonderful city. I am near Sacramento and when I've grown coleus it was as an annual. You need to remember that the growing season is much longer here. So an 'annual' plant may live for h...
Mystery plant in my shrub - can you help id?
Posted by melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)
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melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)Updated Yes, they definitely need to come out. Just thought the blue was such a pretty contrast. My son has been asking if we could grow a redwood (noooo, no room for that either!). Maybe I'll give these to him and let him care for them i...
Gray water for plants
Posted by tim45z10
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated While it is nice to hear that Renais1 has not had problems with detergents, I would still try to avoid unnecessary sodium. I divert bleach to sewage and I go for potassium based soaps and detergents. Potassium is fertilizer after ...
Sunburned plants - what to do
Posted by Joan.H
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Joan.HUpdated I'll have to check those things out. Thanks so much!
Looking for a small/medium evergreen shade tree near front door
Posted by jpfern15
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated I'd suggest something faster growing, like Acacia cognata. Arbutus unedo is too messy to use over an entry walk, plus gets very dense. The Bay Tree is so slow growing, it will take years before it gives you sun protection. The Eri...
Sherman Gardens Fun
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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strawchicago(zone 5a)Updated Hi Kitty: I love all the shots ... and the narration is great too. Thank you for giving me a great visit via the web.
Free Plants in San Diego
Posted by Jennifer_Ruth(Z 10, Sunset Z 23)
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Jennifer_Ruth(Z 10, Sunset Z 23)Updated The plants have found homes now--thank you! Jennifer
best nursery for landscape plants in SoCal?
Posted by KentLC
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duvetcoverUpdated Baron Brothers in Camaillo - very good stock and easy to work with. Call and tell them what you're looking for. They also deliver and I think it's fairly nominal cost (need to ask about that).
Podocarpus gracilior main stem pruning
Posted by ptr727
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ptr727Updated Ok, thank you.
What is this tree? Tropical almond?
Posted by jerboa
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated Possibly it's Ficus auriculata, hardy to about 25ðF with foliage burn, looks best where it doesn't freeze.
Waxleaf privet - diseased maybe?
Posted by Joan.H
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Joan.HUpdated Good, I was hoping it was not diseased and able to spread it to the others. Thanks!
Climbing vines ideas.. help!
Posted by benthumbs
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alienhairdo(8B or 9 .... not sure)Updated Zone: 8B I'm in Vallejo California, and I'm looking for a decorative climbing vine for a 6' chain-link fence. It must tolerate frost which we get occasionally. It must tolerate heat, because the property is covered in asphalt. Ide...
So far, no good
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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kittymoonbeamUpdated They will be composted. They grew impressive amounts of leaves. Probably I gave too much water. I didn't know one tomato vine could grow that large. Other years I had pests attack the plants but this year no problems except the la...
Boxwood looking poorly
Posted by Joan.H
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Joan.HUpdated You're both giving me info I haven't heard before regarding clay soil. Very interesting. I will definitely keep it all in mind as I continue my planting. I'll also look into the Myrtus communis. Thanks so much!
Fall Cut Back in SoCal
Posted by Evelyn256(Zone 9a SoCal)
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Evelyn256(Zone 9a SoCal)Updated Thanks! I love the hair cutting image. Annies Annuals has a video covering this subject...Hope it opens for you. Here is a link that might be useful: Cutting Back & Cleaning Up
Mango Pruning
Posted by Tqn626
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated I'd try the tropical fruit forum--there seems to be quite a lot of mango talk over there. Here is a link that might be useful: GW tropical fruit thread on mango pruning
Can I transplant bearded iris now?
Posted by princesspea(sunset14)
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princesspea(sunset14)Updated Good to hear! Thyme is part of my planting scheme. Thanks, KMB! Pea
Recommend a (DIY) irrigation system for me?
Posted by tinan
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LeatherHatUpdated This little DIY drip irrigation system works perfectly for me. Here is a link: http://youtu.be/MNoL13ptJ6Y Here is a link that might be useful: Simple easy DIY Drip irrigation
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