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Will my Western Redbud grow more leaves this season?
Posted by Babka NorCal 9b
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Babka NorCal 9bUpdated Surfcitysocal- Thanks for the advice. We aren't coastal ...there are some mountains in-between. We have more of an influence from the Bay here. Sunset zone 15. It gets cold enough here to grow pitted fruits...apricots and plums, b...
Podocarpus in the shade
Posted by theukrainian
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surfcitysocalUpdated I have a podocarpus gracilior hedge on three sides of my backyard that I affectionately, or not so affectionately, call Hedgezilla. Much of it is in the shade. Don't worry. It'll take over your yard soon enough.
Plant ID For Flat Terra Cotta Pot
Posted by hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)
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emmareneUpdated I have never had much success growing in containers. I made a lovely hanging planting with Erigeron earlier this year. It was so airy I loved it. Sadly it died because I thought I did not need to water on the days that it rained. ...
Thistles
Posted by kim887
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CA Kate z9Updated An itty-bitty, teeny-tiny goat? Elsewise, crawl under there on your tummy and pull each and every one.... getting all of the root. I'd also suggest that when done you sprinkle some pre-emergant seed killer to prevent future invasi...
What Do I Do Now?
Posted by fruit_n_vegetables
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Ninkasi(6-7 Germany)Updated I had a container watermelon once and trained the vines up a trellis as well. I used a net bag that some fruit came in to keep the fruit held up. Worked great.
I need a chipper/shredder
Posted by mashamcl
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated Pay a certified arborist some money ti write a letter stating that every other tree must be removed for the health of the remaining trees. You also shouldn't have to get a pernit for each tree to remove and plant. One permit shoul...
Kid in a candy store
Posted by tim45z10
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tim45z10Updated The fact that I can post pictures.
Newbie gardening Apartment living
Posted by aeroslove
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aerosloveUpdated what are some other vegetables and herbs that do well in high heat? I dont eat eggplants so its a no go.. i like them just dont really like cooking them lol...
Walk Through my Garden
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 Good for you, Jay! We were right between two of the fires, so it was a little dicey for a few days. Just really horrifying. We have a long fire season ahead of us, sadly. We're picking fruit now from our Lamb Hass, tree is absolut...
Figs
Posted by CA Kate z9
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated We have native? figs that show up anywhere where they are difficult to remove. I now have a tool that cuts on the pull stroke which I use to go inside of a desirable shrub to cut off the fig as close to the ground as possible. I c...
can you id this?
Posted by phalanx_viridis(9aUSDA 18 Sunset)
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gyr_falcon(Sunset 23 USDA 9)Updated While mantids can eat hummingbirds, I think it probably is not widely common. Although it may be a learned behavior and becoming more frequent in specific regions.The problem is, how do you keep them off of the feeders? The specie...
spider
Posted by tim45z10
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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated Their webs are gorgeous,and that's the first time i've seen it without a web,which is why i wasn't sure if it was an orb or not. Thanks for clearing it up. Kathi
Pics/ideas of privacy screens with trees backyards?
Posted by Kristi1931(9)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Based on the marks on your fence, your irrigation system needs work. Convert to drip before you plant anything else. Saves $$ in the long run and your fence will last a little longer.
Thank You Garden Web
Posted by tim45z10
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kathi_mdgd(92058)Updated Beautiful,i have 2 passion flower vines,one is red,the other purple,beautiful but invasive,especially the purple one. kathi
Hard Prune for Ugly Hibiscus?
Posted by martinca_gw
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martinca_gwUpdated Yay! Thanks all. I'll go sharpen my pruners.
Balboa Park San Diego anyone?
Posted by milly35(6)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated What everyone said - the rose garden is a bit past prime, as we had a wicked heat wave a few weeks ago, but you may see some things back in bloom. If you ever visit a bit earlier, besides the Balboa Park rose garden, you definitel...
Rose "The Fairy" in Anaheim
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA(10b Sunset 23)Updated I have 4 'Red Fairly' 72' standard (tree) roses that are enormous, prolific, spectacular and do very well. If I remember to fertilize them, I'm going good. They are extremely reliable and do very well for me, despite not the best ...
Organic compost - shopping locations near LA
Posted by Lexa
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nil13(z21 L.A., CA (Mt. Washington))Updated IME, 'compost' is going to be partially composted mulch from suppliers. What you need to ask for is humus or nitrohumus. That is the stuff that is completelycomposted.
Annuals for summer?
Posted by slowjane CA/ Sunset 21
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bahia(SF Bay Area)Updated Or you could replace with some virtually everblooming perennials instead, such as various colors of hybrid Arctotis or Osteospermum, and Cistanthe grandiflora, which will remain in bloom all year long in southern California. Lobel...
Watermelon on a trellis
Posted by fruit_n_vegetables
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MrClintUpdated Don't panic. You can create a hammock of sorts with an old t-shirt or other material. There are no failures, just teachable moments. :)
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