Question from Natalie: I live in Texas, and our winters are not that cold. I have an angel trumpet planted in the ground. What can I do to keep the plant from dying if and when we have a freeze? Thanks. Answer from Pat: There are several things you can do to keep your angel […]
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Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia)/Frost Protection
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Thursday,
August
26th,
2010
at 12:14 AM
No Comments
Categories : Flowers
Question from Maria: I am intriqued by the newer versions of geraniums (such as the ones shown in the Vernon Nursery in England). They are so beautiful! Is there a source for newer varieties of IVY geraniums in the USA? Answer from Pat: Unfortunately, your chances of finding European or English varieties of garden geraniums […]
Categories : Flowers
Question from Paul: The home is 1 mile from the Pacific coast just north of San Diego. I have a fully enclosed courtyard measuring 25′ by 30′ where I would like to plant a shade tree up to 25′ tall. The hole cut in the concrete is 4′ in diameter so I would like something […]
Categories : Gardening Tip, Trees
Comment from James: It must be nice to walk along the beach at your leisure. While the California coast is beautiful with its pounding surf and rugged coast line I found the water much cooler than I expected. I prefer the coast along the Sea Ranch area but when I go in the water it […]
Categories : Planting
Question from Mari: Could you tell me how to control rolly polly bugs? They have been eating strawberries and young seedling. Answer from Pat: Sluggo Plus® kills sowbugs, but don’t use near places bees visit. Please read my blogs on bees! Thanks.
Categories : Pests
Pruning New Zealand Christmas tree close to a swimming pool
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
August
2nd,
2010
at 12:07 AM
Question from Suzanne: How often should I prune it? how much can I cut it back?–probably 30 years old–probably at least 20 feet high. Neighbor has a swimming pool. I don’t want to take it out (it does grow to property line. Any suggestions? Answer from Pat: New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa) is a […]
Question from Darla: I just read you response to someone regarding their birch trees. I had planted yesterday, for the second time, three European White Birch-Clumps at the side of an apartment building in a coastal area of Southern California. Previously, I lost five trees on the East side of a two story building (two […]
When To Plant Annual, Perennial, and Biennial Flowers From Seeds
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
July
28th,
2010
at 12:19 AM
Question from Brandon: Please help! My wife and I, as inspired by your book, are setting in motion our plan to start our fall planting by starting seed in August. We’re planning our beds for cool season flowers, but we are having a giant disagreement about warm season blooms. Here’s the question: When should we […]
Flowering Freeway median plants in California
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
July
12th,
2010
at 12:24 AM
Question from Laura: A relative driving north from Sacramento toward Reading called me, an Ohio Master Gardener, to ask if I knew what shrub might be planted in the median of U.S. 5 for many, many miles. I don’t. There are several hues, apparently: possibly pink, red, white, maybe purple. Can you enlighten us? If […]
Categories : Flowers, Landscape Color
Gardening Question from Shushilla: My clivia is severely rootbound, basically there is no more soil in the pot. If I cut through the roots to separate, will I kill the plants? This has been planted for at least 8 years and I have 3 other pots in the same condition. Thanks so much. Answer from […]
Categories : Pots & Containers
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