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Growing Blueberry Misty in SoCal
Posted by PenguinGreen
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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
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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
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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
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gregbradleyUpdated Daisy, Wow! amazing garden. I now have about a dozen new ideas for my garden. Thanks!
All-purpose fertilizer
Posted by Joan.H
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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eibren(z6PA)Updated Looks like yellow lentils to me, possibly fallen from a torn bag.
Bougainvillea problem
Posted by koreansoup
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gcbunnell(8b/9a N.CA)Updated Go to this UC Davis address for this problem ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/bougainloop.html
Santa Rosa Plum Tree Blossoming
Posted by SFGuy
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SFGuyUpdated That's good to know, I was worried about next year's fruit, thanks!
Leatherleaf acacia
Posted by bossyvossy(TX 9a)
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jean001a(Portland OR 7b)Updated No experience with it. But why don't you try? At least several reasons for leggy plants, among them excess fert, low light, and excess water.
Planting Snaps
Posted by Evelyn256(Zone 9a SoCal)
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Evelyn256(Zone 9a SoCal)Updated The darling things! Who could resist, and now I need more after what you said :-) We are so lucky to have two "springs" to plant things here is Southern CA.
Looking for Xylella-Resistant Table Grape Varieties
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated Also, the Walker PD resistant varieties should be shipping this Spring to nurseries. That means we should be able to get some PD resistant 97% vinifera in the Spring of 2016.
Looking For JL Metallica Plumeria
Posted by Bryanf
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BryanfUpdated Yeah, they don't have it. I talked with another member and I was advised to wait it out and see if mine makes it. I'm definitely not apposed to buying a larger cutting though. Bryan
Watering newly planted shrubs
Posted by Joan.H
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Joan.HUpdated Good info. Thanks.
Too Late for garlic?
Posted by cymraes(8)
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Lars(Z11a, Sunset 24)Updated Nice to know about garlic. I decided last week-end that I should start growing my own garlic, and I think I will follow the suggestion of planting anything that has green sprouts. I still have some garlic that I got at a Farmers' ...
fertilizer
Posted by tim45z10
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I don't understand the question. Do you mean the fertilizer in storage being exposed to sunlight? Al
Suggestions for replacing large phormiums
Posted by Linelle
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OaktownUpdated Wow, linelle, your yard looks great!! I don't know too much about gardening but our friends had some yellow-flowered anigozanthos "kangaroo paws" put in and they look great, they say the upkeep is really easy.
Sources of free mulches and Compost Near San Diego??
Posted by chrisnsd
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CostalCompostUpdated If looking for mulch, or compost in Encinitas, CArlsbad area, try Victroy Nursery. Its just off La Costa Ave. They ar not really open to the public all day but if you call for an apointment they will help out.
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