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Manning, SC
Can you root a crossvine?
Can you root a crossvine?
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St. Matthews, SC
Invasive vines in azaleas in South Carolina
I have saw briars and wild jasmine, and cow itch vine that has invaded my azaleas, and would like your input on how to get rid of them without completely destroying my azaleas. Thanks
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Monckscorner, SC
Identification of shrub in South Carolina
First, I'm in Iraq but trying to write a book and have a question on a plant that grows in South Carolina. All I can do is describe it. The bush is normally green but turns red, has large leaves, kin...
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Goose Creek, SC
Is the mimosa tree poisonous?
Is the mimosa tree poisonous ? If you burn the trimmed limbs is the smoke noxious ?
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Columbia, SC
Climbing vines that are deer resistant
Please find plants that are climbing vines and are deer resistant
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Columbia, SC
Toxicity of leaves and berries of lantana
Hi Mr. Smarty Plants!!!
I live in Columbia, SC and have fallen in love with the Lantana or Lanta plants. I have a lot of them because of their rapid growth. My question is -- in addition to all t...
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Columbia, SC
Erosion control on slope from Columbia SC
We are in the process of having a new home built in Columbia South Carolina. Part of the front yard has a steep slope starting approximately four feet from the corner of the house and running to the ...
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West Columbia, , SC
Ways to eliminate non-native bermuda grass from West Columbia SC
Could you kill bermuda grass by heavy over-fertilizing it? Or black, solid plastic cloth?
Thanks
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Hanahan, SC
Is Savannah Holly poisonous to burn in Hanahan, SC.?
Can you please tell me if the wood from a savannah holly bush is poisonous to burn?
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Smoaks, SC
Problems with yellow lantana in Smoaks SC
My yellow lantanas are about five years old - big and beautiful, but beginning last year, the blooms are small and part of the tiny petals are brown or black. Can you tell me what I can do about this ...
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Blythewood, SC
Space between trees from Blythewood SC
I'm planting 4 green giants in a back corner of my yard. I also have a kumquat tree to plant. I have somewhat limited space. What is the minimum spacing between the four green giants and the green gi...
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No. Charleston, SC
Plant List for Charleston South Carolina
I would like a list a plants that would do well in Charleston SC.
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Ridgeway, SC
Need a pretty ground cover to control erosion in Rigdeway, SC.
What is a fast, pretty ground cover blanket to control erosion on steep hill. gets full sun.
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Ridgeway, SC
White specks on unknown houseplant from Ridgeway SC
I have an unknown houseplant that seems to have some sort of pest or disease on it. It has white snowy specks atop its leaf. I bought this purple fuzzy leafed houseplant from Walmart in Winnsboro, SC ...
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Lexington, SC
Possibility of growing Buckleys yucca in South Carolina
I live in Lexington, SC. I am wondering if I can grow Buckley's yucca (yucca constricta) here and if so, where can I purchase the seeds or plants? I am from Texas and we are trying to create a "we...
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Charleston, SC
Short, Shady Plants for South Carolina
I have a shady part of my mother's garden that doesn't drain very well. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of flowers or plants (preferably native to S.C.) that aren't red that might grow ...
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Charleston, SC
Shade-loving native plants for South Carolina
I am looking to incorporate a native plants section in my backyard. Shade seems to be a limiting factor in some parts, especially where I would look to create a natural hedge bordering my neighbor's...
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CHARLESTON, SC
Are crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia sp.) toxic to horses?
Are crepe myrtle trees toxic to horses ?
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Charleston , SC
Locating Rhododendron calendulaceum
Trying to locate Rhododendron calendulaceum
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Charleston, SC
Plants for a new duck pond that are duck proof
Sir. I live in Charleston SC. I dug a pond for ducks in my backyard. I want to plant grass and anything else that will grow around the pond that the ducks won't want to eat up. What should I buy to p...
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Charleston, SC
Chile Pequin growing well in Charleston SC
Not really a question. I have successfully grown from seed Chile Pequins I picked up in Texas here in Charleston Sc. They are so hardy they come back from their stalks each year and sprout from seeds ...
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