I've been growing a pomegranate tree for 2 years now, not sure what these black things are. Are they bugs or seeds? Any suggestions on how to get rid of it (if its bad) is greatly appreciated.

Would love some advice please! See photo here, the pool has mismatched planters along it. To neaten it I want to add something in front of the pots to give an illusion that they’re all inside one long white planter (but without moving the existing plants/pots.. some are screwed down). Ideally a stucco or concrete effect, but should be thin/lightweight and ideally removable.

I tried searching for white paneling & landscape edging but can’t find anything suitable.

Q1 - what material should I be looking for here?  

Q2 - if I can find thin panels like this, how best to attach?   If the panels had a 90 degree support panel on the floor behind them, you could slot the support panel under the existing planters to hold them in place, but maybe that's achievable through simpler means.

The panel should be between 18” - 2 ft height. The length of the area to cover is approx 28 foot. Assume I’ll need multiple panels, so I don’t mind if the divides are subtly visible, but I want the overall appearance to be of a plain white tropical planter.

I plan to speak to a handyman about installing something, but I don’t even know what I’m asking for.

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Hi!

I just moved into a house that is next to an apt building and one of the neighbors already told us he’s been able to see us eating dinner from his room! I’m creeped out. What’s the fastest growing best value privacy hedge? We currently have a yard all cement so was hoping to keep it in barrels ( is that the right word?) but could break concrete if we need to.

TIA!

Hey all,

I am located on the East Coast but will be out in L.A. soon to do a garden photoshoot for my company's Mother's Day campaign but, I am having trouble sourcing locations that has a big enough garden that you feel enveloped by it. The idea is to shoot a mother and a child gardening together. I'll post some swipe below for a visual guide. If you know anyone that has a beautiful garden and are willing to rent it out for a day please let me know!

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I know it’s a bad time of year to plant but I’m trying to finish a project. I have two large pots that I want to jasmine or another similar type of bush in. I’ve read about some that can handle cold temperatures but can they handle it before established?

An experimental try along with tomatoes in a raised bed.

Wasn’t sure it will work in our climes but it did without much care. Will try more next time

Currently buying it through Amazon in 3lb bags for $8 feels bad, especially when I need 4 bags.. Bone meal just shy of twice as expensive, being like $14 each bag for the same 3lbs.

Any other local suggestions i'm all ears!

Is it possible to plant a lemon or lime tree right now or should I wait until Spring?

I've googled and googled and read posts amongst post about ficus nitida trees having invasive roots but can't seem to find posts of home owners/renters who have actually experienced this.

I live in San Diego and considering planting several in our backyard.

Spill it, what are your personal ficus nitida invasive root horror stories?

Looking for advice, good varieties and suppliers for dahlias locally. This was my second year growing and although it was drastically better than my first, I really struggled! They are such gorgeous flowers and it’s a goal of mine to get good at growing them. I’d love to hear any wisdom, or woes and if I get any tubers I’d love to trade!

Pictured are Sandia Brocade and a Floret seedling (the only dahlias I got to bloom this year) plus zinnias, cosmos, amaranth and echinacea

I think maybe a planter box should go here? Any tips?

It's a weird spot that only gets sunlight 6-7 hours in spring to summer. So I'm looking for something that bears fruit early and doesn't flower too soon.

I read that loquat flowers in winter and fruits early summer. Is that accurate? Looking for other recommendations too. Thanks!

Finally trying garlic for the first time. Trying a softneck variety from San Diego Seed Company, hope it’s easy to grow. Using 15 gallon grow bag with Fox Farms Ocean Forest, amended with Dr. Earth all-purpose fertilizer, azomite and worm castings.

Any SoCal growing tips - please share! Thank you 🙏

Hi, I'm in San Diego and I'm looking for the best soil for my raised bed. It already has some dirt in it, but I think the drainage isn't great.

I looked it up and it looks like the City of San Diego gives out free compost, but I don't have a car so no way to get there. This is obviously a big constraint, so I'm wondering if people have any recommended brands I could order online or other ideas?

Wow let me just say first where has this subreddit been all my life. Love the content.

Now on to my question. I want to have a nice leafy tree that changes color in the fall. I'm in LA but at an altitude of about 1400 feet. What do you suggest? The tree will be used to shade a part of the driveway so while leaves are ok fruit is not. I'm ok blowing leaves off but fruits make a mess.

Thanks

I bought a house in the Valley in March and it has a huge avocado tree in the backyard. There’s tons on avocados on the tree now and they seem ready to be picked but it takes a week for them to get soft and they are still green but buttery and delicious on the inside. Am I still picking too early or is this a green avocado variety? Help identifying would be much appreciated!

I’m in Van Nuys and my soil is so hard. Especially in the summertime when everything is so dry I can’t dig in it because it’s hard. I don’t really do much to it other than water it occasionally for the plants. I want to revive it so I can plant more. Is there something I should be doing every year or seasonally?

Im worried about my pepper plants. Their cover kept coming off and whipping in the wind. Soil in my raised beds are all dried out by morning each day. Thank goodness it will end soon but wondering how y’all are fairing.

Alpine, SD. Zone 10a

I have a large mature avocado tree. No fruits this year but lots of leaves. Any tips?

Hi, I am in SD and have this hill in the yard that is just dirt. I really wanted a native grass there but it failed to take off. In fact, everything fails because the dirt is so dry and the gophers are all over this area. Its hard to water because the water drains off quickly.I really don't care what's there as long as something grows. Any ideas of what to plant or techniques I can implement?

Hi, semi new to gardening, when does first frost typically/usually occur in Los Angeles? I have some lantana purple falls, periwinkle, and blue daze in my full sun no shade balcony (no roof), and plan on bringing them indoors when it gets too cold to try to save them through the winter.

I also have autumn sage but read it could make it through the rainy/cold season in LA. I have lavender too but it’s already not doing so well so not sure it’ll make it :/

When do you typically start to move plants indoors?

want to confirm before eating!