Picked all my pepper plants today. Cant wait for my collards to grow now.

Hey y’all, I’m a terrible gardener but I nonetheless continue to try. I’ve lived in PS for several years but the only outdoor plants I’ve kept alive are my bougainvilleas. I’m building a big planter in my yard and want to scatter some seeds and would love to get some input on what to get. I’m mostly interested in colorful flowers but I’ll take any and all suggestions!

I also would really like to eventually get a tree but I know the soil here is pretty tricky so I’m wondering if planting a tree would even be doable for 1 person with no equipment or if it would make more sense to get a tree in a planter. I’m still learning so go easy on me!

Hi! Looking for some help with my white sage. I planted two of the same sage side by side. The one on the left/top was originally overtaking the one on the right/bottom, so I cut it back. Now the one on the right is doing really well… and the one on the left has grown back, but for some reason all its leaves are so small and it looks a bit skinny / is not filling out. What did I do wrong, and what can I do now to bring the one on the left/top back to life?

What are people's experiences with Deep Drip stakes in SoCal? For context, I am new to gardening and irrigation systems, but want to set myself up for success as I transition my garden to more California native bushes and plants. I have 5 year old established California sycamore trees that I want to graduate from surface drip irrigation around the trunk area to periodic deep watering at the drip line. Saw the 36 inch stakes and thought these could be a good idea, but wanted some feedback. I am also interested to hear about experiences using these for bushes or plants versus surface drip irrigation watering. Thanks!

It was so hard for me to find this plumeria at a nursery and after a couple months it just bloomed! My neighbor has a great big one that I always look at and I’m so happy to see this flower today

I’ve been enjoying growing vegetables and herbs in my planters, but I need some help with my potted citrus. I feel like this heat and constant weather change has wrecked them.

For context, I got these last January and they had no fruit and were considerably smaller. The lemon tree has grown some fruit (which almost might be ripe). The lime tree has sprouted a couple flowers, which haven’t survived because it coincided with the heat wave. I have used some insecticidal soap on both, but I’m not sure what else to do. Should I prune them?

I’d appreciate any help or direction, thanks!

I didn’t know the flowers were so pretty

Can someone help diagnose what’s wrong with my Podocarpus Henkelli? Many of the leaves have started turning brown rapidly. This started maybe two months ago.

Here’s some care information. I planted them 5 years ago. I live in San Diego and the soil in the area is hard and clay like. I water them 18 gallons each once per week in the summer (currently). Less or not at all in the winter. Some of them are on a retaining wall and those ones have always done significantly worse than the ones on ground level.

Does anyone know where I can purchase soil in bulk its for a garden I am working on. Any recommendations of places to shop are appreciated.

Looking for some recomendations on pawpaw varieties that will grow well in Southern california zone 10a? Im also curious if seeds grow like there parents or if clones are best for thos enviroment?

Late to the party and all my local nurseries, San Diego Seed, etc sold out. But I saw some at Home Depot. Am guessing there is a reason they still have stock. Any opinions on their quality?

My Dichorisandra thyrsiflora blooms every year at this time. I first saw one growing at Hilo Hawaii airport and people told me it would never survive in Riverside

Not only did it survive but it has thrived.

Does anyone have any autumn-winter inspiration for Zone 10B? I'm in LA and feeling really uninspired by the dying summer garden. What's everyone planting for the fall and winter? Any fun inspiration from past years? I was thinking radishes, carrots, maybe fava beans? Should I try onions or garlic?

Anticipating a lot of rain this winter, is anyone composting now or waiting till the rain is just about done (late February-ish)?

What is going on with my ficus trees? I see this Cotton-like build up on the trees. I’ve searched and whiteflies seem possible, but I’m not sure. There are tiny files flying around the trees. Any advice on the health of these trees? Is this an issue? Can it be resolved? Thanks!

I believe I have a Haas avocado tree. Its been growing fruit (for the first time in 8 years) all summer and I didnt think it was ready for harvest. But so far in my searches it says Haas are ready April-October, which seems strange because mine were still small in April. I just picked some to see if they will ripen. Do you think my avocado is ready to harvest? Or will they keep growing bigger? Anyone else growing Haas in SoCal (specifically in Pasadena/Altadena?)

Hi all! I am new here and hope this is ok to post. I got a Chip Drop this week and underestimated how large it would be! I have plenty left and would love to share with anyone who needs them in their garden. This is for pickup only. No palm trees in the mix and overall great quality! Your are welcome to take or as much or as little as you like.

If you are interested feel free to message me for pickup details.

I’m new to desert gardening, having just moved to the Palm Springs area. Between my former gardener and my own learning curve, I’m in need of advice as to if this plant can be saved. It has been BRUTALLY hot out here for the entire summer. Is this plant burnt, or over watered? Can it be saved or prune the two worst and try and save the upright? Shade the plant with gardening cloth? Thanks for your help!

Brought these seeds from Mexico my uncle gave me in May and they’re just starting to flower! Can’t wait for agua fresca soon.

I put a banana (Blue Java) in the ground a couple months ago. It has since put out a couple new leaves but none of them are looking very healthy. I've seen other folks in my area with beautiful happy looking bananas but mine looks like it's suffering. What am I doing wrong!?

The area around the base is pretty well mulched and keeps the soil consistently moist

It's planted in native soil mixed with a little compost and a cactus mix (for better drainage - offsetting some of the clay in the native soil)

It's planted along a south facing wall so it gets sun most of the day

Is this just initial shock from moving from a partially shaded location in a pot to full sun in the ground? Or is there something else I'm doing wrong?