Houzz Discussions
GardenWeb Discussions

7,103 Garden Web Discussions | California Gardening
Podocarpus gracilior main stem pruning
Posted by ptr727
3 Comments
ptr727Updated Ok, thank you.
What is this tree? Tropical almond?
Posted by jerboa
4 Comments
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
2 Comments
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
11 Comments
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
4 Comments
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
6 Comments
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)
3 Comments
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
1 Comment
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)
7 Comments
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
10 Comments
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
Growing Blueberry Misty in SoCal
Posted by PenguinGreen
9 Comments
MrClintUpdated I use soil sulfur per the DWN instructions and feed the plants with organic acid loving plant fertilizer (Dr Earth). So far I haven't had to mess around with water pH at all.
Redbus is blooming early
Posted by kookoo2
1 Comment
gyr_falcon(Sunset 23 USDA 9)Updated Did you have a cold spell followed by warming? For many plants that will trick them into thinking it is time to put on the show. Typically, they will bloom again at their regularly scheduled time, especially if there is a signific...
Hachiya Persimmon Tree looking dull.Is it dying?Please help.
Posted by sreekanthsk
3 Comments
sreekanthskUpdated Thank you very much people.This was the only stressful thing for me. Everything takes a back seat when i see something wrong in my backyard.... Thanks guys!
DaisyinCrete's garden. long.
Posted by daisyincrete Z10? 905feet/275 metres
15 Comments
gregbradleyUpdated Daisy, Wow! amazing garden. I now have about a dozen new ideas for my garden. Thanks!
All-purpose fertilizer
Posted by Joan.H
10 Comments
Joan.HUpdated How often would you do that? Every fertilizing season? I would imagine the soil changes during the year, yes?
Avocado tree problem
Posted by Julie1961
3 Comments
1canyongirlUpdated Your photograph shows evidence of persea mite infestation. I'd hold off on the fertilizing right now; excessive nitrogen can increase your damage.
Inground sprinklers for grass
Posted by RobSyl
2 Comments
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Only one sprinkler leaks because it is likely the lowest one on the line. I agree with the above post. Al
could it be the city water
Posted by calik8(sunset18)
14 Comments
slowjane CA/ Sunset 21Updated For what it's worth, I had a similar conversation with the folks at my local nursery. He said everyone he's talked to had a hard time this year - even with zucchini and squash. He said his hot peppers did well, but sweet peppers a...
Help Identify Mystery Pellets
Posted by loreleie
5 Comments
eibren(z6PA)Updated Looks like yellow lentils to me, possibly fallen from a torn bag.
Bougainvillea problem
Posted by koreansoup
4 Comments
gcbunnell(8b/9a N.CA)Updated Go to this UC Davis address for this problem ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/bougainloop.html
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 215 225 235 245