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Comments (12)I think I would prefer an axe of any size over a mattock so maybe you can borrow one before buying. My mattock would just bounce off of large roots. I have never seen root guard but the contractor said he wants to use as little as possible because it is expensive. It sells by the foot so must be at least a little flexible. The Hi-Lift jack is one used by off roaders and there will be many pictures of them on Google. In some off road situations, you would be really glad you brought one along and they have many uses in addition to jacking up vehicles. It would not be good for very many cars although I got my Camaro out of a rut in Wyoming many years ago. The alternative walk for help was not very appealing in my location at the time. My Hi-Lift is the four foot high model and has done everything I asked of it. There are some knock-offs offered by Harbor Freight and others but if buying one again, I would still go for the real thing. I finally gave away my large tiller after owning it for 30 years. It seldom got used after I bought my Mantis because my entire yard had been tilled deep. I would not hurry to buy a Mantis either because I doubt that they are suited to all situations. A wrecking bar is a bar of steel about six feet tall (approx) and about an inch or so in diameter. They are really useful sometimes. When I bought my house, we had a bed of Bird of Paradise plants and I liked them until my wife wanted to move them. After finally getting those things out of the ground, they went into the garbage. A neighbor offered me a giant Bird of Paradise once as long as I dug it up. I dug for a while and got nowhere so it is still in his yard. I don't want one that bad. Bamboo is also something that I would never put in my yard after removing all that were left to me by the previous owner of my house....See MoreHas Anyone Grown Limelights in Full Sun in Southern California?
Comments (1)I get leaf burn here in Texas if they are exposed to too much sun; it would be interesting to hear from Californians in Z10b though....See MoreWould P. Laurifolia (aka "Water Lemon") grow in Southern California
Comments (1)Yes, it will happily grow there. Even if it frosts, (light frost) just cover the base of the plant, it would come back in spring....See MoreHelp with best plants for small yard in Southern California?
Comments (6)Try looking at water-wise (aka 'California Friendly') plant lists. There are scores of choices, including many natives, that are suitable for any planting condition including shade and these lists have been formulated specifically to address the issues of gardening in all of CA's droughty, hot or fire-prone locations. Visiting a local nursery or independent garden center (not a box store) will also provide many, many options....See MoreHU-216298097
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