Question from Tony: Pat, I found a few seeds in my Sumo Citrus which is usually seedless. The seeds have sprouted and have 2 sprouts from the one seed about 2″ tall and very healthy looking. Do i separate them or let them go for awhile. A Sumo (Dekopon) is rare so i am trying […]
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Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
Question from Dave: I have a friend at work who is planning on re-landscaping her yard. Can you recommend a book on edible landscaping? Also, do you have some advice on peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries? I have trees that are two years old – they are nice and green but have zero fruit. And […]
Question from Sonia: I have two low-chill apple trees. One is “Anna” and the other is “Dorset Golden.” These trees usually flower in winter and again in summer but this summer they failed to bloom. Why? Answer from Pat: The reason your ‘Anna’ and ‘Dorset Golden’ apple trees did not bloom a second this summer […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
Question from John: When is the best time to prune Sweet Memory bushes. What is the best way to prune the Sweet Memory. Are there different types of Sweet Memory Bushes? Answer from Pat: In early spring after all danger of frost has passed, remove all dead and diseased wood and for rose plants older […]
Categories : Pruning
Anna’s Apple Tree, Peach, Apricot, And Plum
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
August
3rd,
2013
at 03:50 AM
Gardening Question from Jennifer: I have just recently moved to the country (Valley Center) where we now have 2 Anna’s Appple trees, a peach, an apricot, and a plum tree. I am new to fruit trees altogether and it seems that the trees have not been cared for, for quite a while. The apples were […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
Question from Jess: My team is once again struck with a WWPD?(What Would Pat Do) question. We are 100% organic gardeners and the aphids are putting up a heck of a fight. We’ve hosed off the plants in the morning and diligently sprayed. Yet, they thrive. Do you have any other organic remedies?? Thanks again […]
Categories : Pests
Question from Kathy: Just discovered your useful website and hope you can help me. Our back yard has an avocado tree that was planted before we bought the house, so it’s probably 10 years old. It has never fruited,so we considered it mainly ornamental and a source of shade. Imagine my surprise to see a […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
Question from Mary: A lucky young friend is landscaping her new home in Pointe Del Mar. Would a podocarpus work as an east facing hedge? Any other suggestions? Answer from Pat: Podocarpus gracilior makes a great hedge. Be sure to tell your friend to purchase cutting-grown plants designed for hedges.
Categories : Landscape Design
Native Plants for Erosion Control on Steep Banks
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
July
20th,
2013
at 03:50 AM
Question from Alin: I’m looking for native plants species for erosion ; many of the plants you mentioned are from Australian/S. Africa. Answer from Pat: You are correct. I have indeed recommended many plants as bank covers that are native to Australia, South America, the Mediterranean Basin, and South Africa. Many are colorful and easy […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Shrubs
Chinese Wisterias – How To Grow And Prune
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
July
17th,
2013
at 12:25 AM
Gardening Question from Jody: I walked by your house yesterday and saw your wisteria in full bloom. I planted one three years ago and it has barely begun to grow. How long will it take to get to be like yours? And how do you prune it? Answer from Pat: My wisterias are 30 years […]
Categories : Flowers
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