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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 15 -
City
Monterey -
State
ca -
Zip Code
93940 -
Country
usa
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
Weekend garden enthusiast. Especially interested in drought tolerant plants to attract pollinators and songbirds
My Mulch Profile
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Website
http://Www.hjarchirecr.com -
Occupation
Architect -
Gardening Ability
3 - Garden a lot, with some success -
My 5 favorite plants are
Too many to list -
What is a garden myth you hear frequently which you know is untrue?
Thick mulch is a good thing -
And, what is the reality?
Native bees like to nest in mulch however any more than 3” doesn’t help them. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Spring -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
Pinks, purples, with gray -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
Huntington Botanical, big island gardens in Hawaii -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
Sister, mother. Their fascination and appreciation when a plant responds (or doesn’t) -
Gardening Dilemmas
Reworking a garden that came with the house we bought: preserving the original intent while accommodating new climate realities. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
Ants -
What do you like most about gardening?
Fragrance, diversity of insect and other beneficial, new growth -
Cat or Dog person
Dog Person -
What is your Garden Test Score?
I Haven't Taken the Test Yet
Plant Care Provider Profile
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I would like to promote my gardening expertise
No
