Question from Desiree: Recently I bought three weeping willows–the After Dark Jervis Peppermint Willow tree, peppermint willow (Agonis Flexuosa), and Australian Willow (Geijera Parvifolia). These trees were purchased through a city plant a tree program. Not much inquiry was done, however I was told that these particular willows are non-invasive. I planted the smaller of […]

Question from Dave: Hi Pat, your absolutely correct. Planting the beaumont macadamias with chicken manure was a mistake. The trees grow and burn and repeat again. I’m thinking of digging them up and replacing the soil around them. Alternately, is there a mineral that can be applied to neutralize or bind up the nitrogen? Answer […]

Question from Dee: I have a small avocado plant I have grown from an avocado seed I used to have in my backyard in South Florida. They were large size but delicious! My question is do I need two trees in order for them to pollinate? My daughter also has a seed plant from the […]

Question from Gina: I’ve loved your books since I first started gardening! I would like to plant a large hillside in Topanga, Malibu CA with ‘christmas trees’. What pines/cypresss/cedars will work in this area and not get too giant. Are there dwarf specimens that will give that christmas tree look. The garden is high up […]