Question from Rod:
I live in an area east of Jamul Ca. I.m at 2500ft. I’ve had lilacs (lavender)since I’ve lived here (“72″) they...
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Question from Kathy:
I have is relative to the bearded iris. I have some lovely gold ones and I just reread what to do after they bloom in your book. Do they require much water...
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Question from Michael:
My peach trees are about 7 yrs old and I have never trimmed them because I do not know how. I live in Illinois . About 4 yrs ago I had a good yeild of peaches...
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Question from Chris:
My name is Chris Garcia, I am not a beginner gardner but I am definitely not at your level yet. I am on a mission to gain as much...
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Question from Nolanda:
1. I reside in Pasadena, CA. I have read alot of problems, mostly dust mites, killing italian cypresses after 3 yrs despite professional...
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Question from Jenny:
We need suggestions for a hearty, low maintenance, attractive tree or bush that won’t grow too tall (we don’t want to block neighborhood views...
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Question from Cat:
I was wondering if you ever open your garden up for viewing. I would love to see it. I live in Trabuco Canyon, California and am an avid So Calif gardener....
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From Kathy:
Oh for goodness sake I never thought of Ellwood’s as I hardly go there. I got turned off by coldness in attitude there and never went...
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Q: Purchased a ‘mint crisp’ honeysuckle in a 1 gal pot; transplanted to a larger planter (hoping to move so I’m trying not to actually...
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Question from Tracey:
I would like to find out if there are some drought tolerant /native plants that will do well in pots on a patio. The patio is south facing and gets a lot...
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Jan. 19 | Question from Christina:
I have cilantro in a container outside…the problem is, it’s leaves have turned purple. I don’t know what I am doing wrong and can’t...
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Jan. 15 | Question from Heather: I live near the coast. When is the best time to prune back lavendar? I did it a few months back, but not aggressively. Now they...
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Jan. 25 | Question from Dave:
I have a very reliable and steady source of horse manure (1 quarter horse, 1 draft horse and 1 shetland pony) and an equally reliable...
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Feb. 6 | Question:
I have a compost pile and nothing I do heats it up. What could be the matter with it?
Answer From Pat:
If you have already read and are following the instructions on...
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Jan. 25 | Question from Dave:
I have a very reliable and steady source of horse manure (1 quarter horse, 1 draft horse and 1 shetland pony) and an equally reliable source of pine needles....
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Dec. 30 | Q. Can you give me some reasons that it’s not good to fertilize when it’s raining?
A. Walking on heavy soil when it is wet can compact the...
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