Question from James: The Sunset Western lists our San Diego area as between 14 & 24 but I find many products require a more specific zone. I thought that if I provided you with a more detailed location, you could provide me with a closer zone. We live at the top of the hill above […]
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Planting – Page 2
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Categories : Garden Q & A, Planting
Question from Kim: What is the zone for planting/growing vegetables, flowers, trees in the high desert of so. Calif. I live in the Antelope Valley, north of Los Angeles. My zip code is 93551. Where can i look this up on the web? Answer from Pat: You live in Sunset Zone 11. You will find […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Planting
Q. I live in Santa Clarita, CA. up by Magic Mountain. I’ve always wondered exactly what “zone” this is considered?? A. Thanks for your wonderful email. It sounds as if you’ve got your priorities straight! By the way, the book you had in storage is 20 years old, but I am glad to hear how […]
How to Determine the Correct Spacing of All Garden Plants
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
November
3rd,
2013
at 03:49 AM
Controlling Algerian Ivy & Plants that Attract Birds All nurseries will provide you with information when you purchase plants as to correct spacing of the plants you buy. Most plant labels have size and spacing listed on the label. Always ask the correct spacing of plants at purchase time. If you failed to do this, […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Planting
How to Space Plants when Planting a Bank
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Friday,
September
20th,
2013
at 03:49 AM
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 back. I’ll check it out. Okay will cut off the thatch too. Thanks again. Now I have to try and figure out how many bushes to buy. […]
Plant to Prevent Erosion on a Steep Hillside
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
August
31st,
2013
at 03:49 AM
Gardening Question from Kathy: I love your book and use it as my garden bible. I have a new problem and do not know what to do. I live on top of a steep hillside and have been here for 34 yrs. I have never had a mudslide. However, the hillside is in three levels […]
Question from Bonnie: I always thought you should plant in Spring so the plant has time to grow before summer temperatures rise. Just so I can understand can you please give me a short explanation of why you would plant in Fall. Is Fall just for San Diego natives or for all plants? Thanks for […]
Categories : Planting
Question from Trece: I have 2 pots I would like to plant to make a window screen for privacy. The pots are about 35″ long x 11″ wide x 10″ deep. Can you suggest something that would make a privacy screen, grow quickly and thick in this pot and last a few years? Appreciate any […]
Categories : Planting
Exposure as a factor when growing Tibouchina
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Thursday,
August
30th,
2012
at 03:49 AM
Question from Shannon: I just bought your book tonight and then I stumbled upon your website. As for my sad Tibouchinas, I guess I have to accept that they are not made for our climate or our water concerns. I saw them everywhere around LA, so I just assumed they were native or at least […]
Question from Mari: I live near Fairbanks Ranch in San Diego county and grow organic vegetables in raised beds. Since I love broccoli, I want to grow them most of the year, however, I realize that you need crop rataions. Is it o.k. to rotate with only 2 different family of vegetables (e.g., legumes and […]
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