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TheGardenLady received this question from Joyce.
We have a long raised planter that gets quite a bit of sun but only in the afternoon. It’s very shaded most of the day.  I tried impatiens there last summer but they got too much sun. Any suggestion for colorful easy to grow and fairly low growing annuals? Would [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Jonathan.
I recently planted a 3-4 year old avocado tree which is now about 8ft tall.  Since planting the leaf tips have been going brown and some leaves are very brittle, despite watering once or twice a day. Am I over watering? When I feel the earth around the tree it [...]

This spring has been an amazingly beautiful one florally. Usually during most springs on the east coast one sees the magnolia trees burst forth in bloom; but very shortly after they open there is a deadly frost that kills all the flowers. So what were once beautiful magnolias trees are now laden with frozen, brown [...]

TheGardenLady received this question about marigolds.
My marigolds are planted around the edge of the garden and watered 2x a week with the rest of the garden.  After a month they just started dying with no visible infestation.  Do you have any idea why?  Last year I planted marigolds in the same vicinity under a citrus [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Tricia.
I am very new to gardening, but would love to grow my own veggies. I have a starter set with lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers. I have a large space in my backyard, but it is full of wood chips. Can I plant here? If so what is my next step. [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Diane.
I planted some Gladiolus bulbs in the spring and they were coming up beautifully. Today I noticed the leaves on one of them were turning yellow. I haven’t had any bloom yet but the stalks were very green and hardy. What can I do for this plant? [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Sheila.
In order to be thrifty I would like to take some lavender cuttings to make a border in a sunny area by my mailbox. I have an established plant and some rooting compound. What next? Any advice.
There are two ways to propagate lavender. One is by seed and the other [...]

Here are the open hours for Carolyn Walker’s shade garden.

Saturday, May 23, from 9 am to Noon

Sunday, May 24, from Noon to 3 pm

Monday, May 25, from 2 pm to 5 pm

Anyone who wishes to visit Carolyn’s shade garden, should read the following:
Please pull into the driveway and park along the right hand side after [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Gay.
What do you recommend to eradicate Oxalis in coastal climate (SF Bay area)? This is not the ornamental type, it is invasive with a succulent flower stem and yellow blossom.
Oxalis - Oxalis corniculata L. , yellow wood sorrel is an invasive plant in California.
This GardenLady always tries to [...]