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Cordyline terminalis 'Red Sister'
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated Thanks, Stan. I'll look around for Electric Pink. Two votes of confidence on this cultivar. You'll have to post a photo of yours so I can see it "in person". And, the Red Sisters are getting some decent sun, so hopefully...
a CA cottage garden instead of lawn
Posted by jakkom
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melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)Updated I think I've seen your yard - - STUNNING indeed! Looking forward to seeing the pics again :-)
Curcuma alismatifolia or Curcuma thorelli
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated The Rheo is the pink variegated variety, so hopefully it will overwinter for me. Just a little worried about the moisture level, as it's in a somewhat damper area in my jungle garden. If they look peaked, I'll pull them out and mo...
I have a question
Posted by Kristy Asao
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated They love Cleveland sage (many different salvias are visited by hummers as previous folks have mentioned, you can plant several different varieties that will bloom at different times all year 'round. ' Amistad' salvia is particula...
When is best time to move mature Pindo Palms in desert
Posted by Stawamus(9)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated Boy, I cannot imagine transplanting even the very tough Pindo palm in the dead heat of the Cochella Valley summer. I would think spring or early summer would be a better choice. I would contact a good quality palm tree grower, and...
The best garden-related class? And why?
Posted by Baby G (Z10, Sunset 20, SoCal-LA, 150-550 Chl Hrs)(10)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated Gyr, where is your nursery? I know you're in S. OC, so not that far from me. That's one way to gain experience for sure :-) For me, it was becoming a Master Gardener. When we had to move to Indiana from California back in 1996, I ...
Thunder, Lightening, Wind and RAIN today
Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated It's been doing this for the last hour. Knocked out TV satelite reception. Note the turbulance in the pool.
Climbers / Vines
Posted by Kate-May(9)
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Kate-May(9)Updated Oh!! you guys have come up with great ideas while I was busy moving and unpacking!! Thank you all :) Thank you so much! I feel so great to get all this information here on this page. I will post pictures when I get the good result...
To transplant, or not to transplant... that is my question
Posted by peachymomo(Ca 8)
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peachymomo(Ca 8)Updated I do have some Garrya elliptica and Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' that I was thinking of moving. Maybe I'll just shift things that I have already and see if I like the new arrangement better. But for the time being I'll give so...
best & fastest growing vine for chain link fence
Posted by tinemartinez
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jimnyo(8 (SoCal))Updated we have a passionfruit growing on our fence and it's awesome. i am pretty sure it stays evergreen (we're in zone 21) year round and with enough water, we don't see a whole lot of brown leaves and if there are, it's in the undergro...
My Ficus rubiginosa fruiting HEAVILY!
Posted by WBDB(USDA Zone 9b, Sunset Zone 19)
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WBDB(USDA Zone 9b, Sunset Zone 19)Updated Thanks, I was hoping to hear from someone who has long term experience with this tree. I understand that different stress situations can promt odd behavior.
Where to buy Jamaica Cherry in South Cali
Posted by phkk(9B)
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Joshman464Updated Not sure, check out online nurseries. A lot of them delivery in California for cheap. If your local nurseries don't have it in stock. Here is a link that might be useful: Online Nursery Budget Plants
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood) tree in Mom's new landscap
Posted by jenn(SoCal 9/19)
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Joshman464Updated What was the result of this? Here is a link that might be useful: Carrotwood care
Is this trouble? (possible weeping willow)
Posted by melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)
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melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)Updated We only have a small backyard lawn. In the front yard, the area I water is pretty far from the willow; the part of our yard that is close to the neighbor I don't give supplemental water (I think everything must be getting by on wh...
Tree Oleanders...
Posted by stanofh
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BarbJP CA 15-16/9BUpdated There is a product called "Sucker Stopper" by Monterey company, that works pretty good, though sometimes you need a second dose. But I've hear rumors that they may have discontinued it, haven't been able to confirm that ...
Hoyas/Dischidias Outdoors in Southern California?
Posted by epiphyte78(9)
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Dar(musaboru, Inland Calif.)Updated Ditto on Hoya polyneura. I had it outside all winter long and it was totally unphased. It also stands up to full sun pretty well. I had it hanging on a southern exposure and it did well there. I will be planting Hoya imperialis to...
Sow Flower Seeds in Summer for a Fall/Winter Garden
Posted by katieeyler(9 - Riverside, CA)
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated I like this idea, and the previous owner left a lot of seeds. Love the sweet peas, and we have miles of chain link. I would do artichokes, but gophers love them. Gopher bait, and that would kill me!
Tomato Suck Bugs -- Again!!!
Posted by woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
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moviedudeUpdated forgive if i'm repeating my reply, but it looks like the one i did a few days ago has vanished. i've got tomato suck bugs as well. i'm in los angeles, btw - have had 'em for years now. a former commercial tomato grower said the pr...
Hello from Long Beach
Posted by Codyjp
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dretutzUpdated If Gary is opening LHN (again!) that is extraordinary good news. His dad's nursery in Lake Forest was the best and Gary has incredible knowledge. When the father died, the siblings sold the property and Gary has been hopping aroun...
New Planter. Sun, layout, what will grow?
Posted by IrishGardenerCali
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated I think you mean your fence behind the planter is on the east side of your house, and the planter faces west? If this is 9:30 am, then your fence would be on the east side of your yard :-) I would say your plant choices are great ...
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