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Anyone know what kind of wasp this is?

I have wasps that seem to be nesting near my home entrance. They look like bald faced hornets (black & white, short thi...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by greenaj
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by greenaj

flower devourer i.d.?

Two flower-consuming pests are now appearing in my garden. Each is very selective in its diet and will only consume flo...
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posted by tyratree
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by tyratree

Magnolia or other Tree suggestions

I'm landscaping a circle in a suburban cul-de-sac.... The circle is 30 feet in diameter, and gets full sun. Surrounded...
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posted by Peter
13 comments posted 23yrs posted by Peter

Help! My Pilea's are losing leaves

Hello, I have a "Moon Valley" Pilea and an "Aluminum" Pilea. Both are losing leaves rapidly and slowly decaying. I have...
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posted by catthis
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by catthis

Soil Testing/Analysis Lab - So. Cal

Can someone recommend a good soil testing/analysis lab in Southern California. I need to get soil tested for vegetable/f...
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posted by harlon_davis_3
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by harlon_davis_3

Help needed on my 1st tree (giant sequoia)

Hi, I have a giant sequoia, approx. 17 in tall (43 cm). That is from the ground up, not including the roots. Currently...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by fanta
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by fanta

Re: Converting from grass to something else

Yep, that'll work just fine. Use 5-6 layers of newsprint, and overlap it well. Keep a hose handy to water it down and p...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by SugarChile
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by SugarChile

Lawn Pests: Leaf Hoppers

I've had what I believe are leaf hoppers on my lawn for several weeks now. Step into the grass and hundreds jump up to...
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posted by jhultman
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by jhultman

Re: Controllers for lawn sprinklers

> Any thoughts on the best controller for an inground sprinkler system? I use > the Toro Vision and the knobs breakoff...
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posted by arvlynNOSPAM
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by arvlynNOSPAM

Re: Help--Cranberry Hibiscus--won't bloom

It is in a area where it is shaded a portion of the day. It gets fairly full sun from midday on. Tony > >Can anyone rec...
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posted by nospam
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by nospam

Limnanthes douglasii in limbo

I'm growing Limnanthes douglasii (poached-egg flower) this year.....sown in various spots in the garden in mid-April. I...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by tyratree
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by tyratree

Re: clematis-tepal/petals

I'm a newbie as well, and my knowledge on this subject is based only on observations of my own Jackmanii. The first yea...
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posted by sorry
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by sorry

Re: Ground Cover for Steep Bank

Your best bet might be to first lay down an erosion control blanket like Curlex, through which you can then plant your...
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posted by djb
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by djb

German Vs. Roman Chamomile

What is the difference between German and Roman chamomile, other than the fact that Roman chamomile is a perrenial? Doe...
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posted by swordams
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by swordams

Flowering Woodbine - Dusty Stuff on Leaves

We planted flowering woodbine this year. Everything appears well - there's new growth and flowers are beginning to appe...
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posted by auralfeast
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by auralfeast