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| Insects along branches of cedar elm April 14, 2011 I have a 10 foot Cedar Elm planted three years ago. The smaller branches have what looks like incubating red pellet-like insects in a soft, putty colored glob--one insect per glob. They are all alon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for plants to form a privacy hedge in Austin, TX. April 14, 2011 I live on a corner lot with the backyard facing a busy street. My lot is 4 feet lower than street level. I am looking for a privacy screen to plant along this North facing side. I have a canopy of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for plants to form a privacy hedge in Granbury, TX. April 14, 2011 We live on a rocky hill in Hood County, Tx. and need suggestions for evergreen anything that will provide privacy. Red Cedars were added in October 2010 and it looks as if half of those are dying. He... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care of lemon cypress from Winter Springs FL April 14, 2011 Please send me information on care of lemon cypress plant. I have one in small container on my patio. Should I take it in the house? Send any helpful information on its care. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of contaminants leaching from asphalt driveway to adjacent vegetable garden in Tucson April 13, 2011 We have planted a vegetable garden next to a driveway. The driveway has recently (within the last 2 years) been covered with asphalt. My concern is that the oil may leach into my vegetables. Is thi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees and shrubs for Rockwall, TX April 13, 2011 Hi! I've been advised to contact you regarding my dilemma. Please rsvp asap. I'm ready to plant. 1)I have a small backyard with full, hot, Dallas sun and cold winters, many times below freezing. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Best time for wildflower planting in the Ozarks April 13, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in the Ozarks, and have an open bottomland valley area I want to transform into more natives for many reasons. I am starting a 2 acre field of NATIVE grasses (warm sea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers blooming in upstate South Carolina from Seneca SC April 13, 2011 When do most wildflowers bloom in upstate South Carolina? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for restoring a North Carolina pond site April 12, 2011 I reconstructed the dam to a 50 year old cattle pond at our high-end residential development in Charlotte, NC. There are many large mature trees around the pond but also some good sun exposure at two ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Starting a sweet potato in water in Duluth MN April 11, 2011 I am trying to start a sweet potato plant in water. I noticed 3 days after it's in water, there is white finger like(hairy) areas at the tip of the bottom of the potato and also on the sides. I have... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can a bur oak fit in a small space in Austin? April 11, 2011 We recently got a one-gallon pot of Bur Oak. The area around our house has two old live oaks on the NW corner and another large live oak on the SE. There isn't much room on the SW corner for the oak ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating invasive, non-native chameleon plant from Omaha NE April 11, 2011 I have been attempting to eradicate the chameleon plant in my gardens for 3 years. I have sprayed Round Up and covered with newspaper then mulch and it is coming back again this year! I am wondering... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What will grow in red clay in Conroe TX? April 10, 2011 We just built a new home and the foundation was poured on red clay which is what my flowerbed area is in. Could you please tell me what can be planted that will grow. I am looking for ground cover, fl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets and paintbrush for Fredericksburg VA April 10, 2011 Can I broadcast Texas bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush seeds, in Virginia, during early Spring and get germination; or, do I need to winterize and plant next spring. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is the Texas buckeye as poisonous as the Ohio buckeye from Carrollton TX April 10, 2011 Is the Texas buckeye as poisonous as Ohio Buckeye? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Annabelle hydrangeas blossoms drooping to ground in Wilmette, IL April 10, 2011 I have a row of Annabelle Hydrangeas that become very heavy and droop over the entire width of the bed. I would like to know what I can use for support so that they will stand up and allow me to plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Finding a native plant garden designer from Austin April 10, 2011 I was at the center today and told to contact you on the website for suggestions on who to call to hire a garden designer to come to my house,lay out a garden and select plants, etc. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with native palms in Austin April 10, 2011 We had a large variety of California fan palms and blue sabal palms in our yard that were damaged during the last freeze. We found that several of them now have "spear pull," which means we could p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is a Mexican plum planted last Spring in Houston ready to bloom April 08, 2011 I live in Houston, TX. I bought my Mexican Plum last late Spring. It was about 4' tall. It is now about 6' tall, very healthy with lots of beautiful leaves. It gets a lot of sun. It did not blo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-toxic Groundcover for North-Central Texas April 07, 2011 I need a creeping ground cover for shade that is non-toxic to dogs. I had planned on Swedish ivy until I read it was toxic. Is Asian jasmine toxic? Or, do you have any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Knife Acacia or Shrubs for Austin April 07, 2011 Hello, Do you know if knife acacia is a suitable plant for North Austin? Does it have sharp leaves or thorns? How large and full does it get? We are looking to replace our existing pampas grass... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Container vegetable gardening in Austin April 07, 2011 Is vegetable container gardening an option with Austin's hot summers? I live in an apartment and I really want to plant an organic vegetable and herb container garden. I'm having a hard time findin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Knots on redbuds in Stillwell, OK April 07, 2011 My redbud has knots all over the limbs. Its been this way for a few years now. I can not find a way to take care of this problem. I don't even know what is causing this. Can you help me? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification April 07, 2011 Comal County, Texas. Trying to identify a plant found growing in Comal Co. It was growing along the ground, with long, spiky leaves, and a ball of green flowers with a dark purple/brown 5 pointed sta... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removing Purple Top Tridens out of Mt Pleasant Texas April 07, 2011 We would like to know how to kill these Purple Top Triden out of our garden. Thanks, Judy View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native, invasive Tree of Heaven in Central Texas? April 07, 2011 Has Ailanthus altissima been reported in Central Texas? I think we have found a few growing right here in Austin amongst a stand of cedars at a residential property off of 1826 (near where 1826 hits ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees for Medford MA April 07, 2011 Two quick questions. 1) what trees would grow happily along the banks of the Mystic River in Medford, MA? 2) Would it be o.k. to plant weeping willows? Are they indigenous to the area? I'm not a pur... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting a non-native rose on oak tree in Hutto TX April 07, 2011 I would like to consider planting an earth-kind climbing rose on the south side of my 12 ft oak tree. Is this a good idea? Will I create problems? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants That Thrive Under Trees in Texas April 06, 2011 I have a flower bed with dense shade (under a mature maple tree and a large mature bottle brush) located on the Galveston/Harris county line just off of Clear Lake. The bed has sprinklers and drains w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification April 06, 2011 I'm trying to figure out the name of a plant/shrub purchased a couple years ago. It was a shrub (about medium sized) with yellow blooms that smelled like lemon. I don't think it was lemon balm or le... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native peach trees from Lago Vista TX April 06, 2011 I have two peach trees that are setting fruit. Last year the small fruit had sap coming out of most of them. When they ripened there was a rotten spot in each of them. I had to throw most of them aw... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sprouts from Live Oak in Austin April 06, 2011 I have an Escarpment Live Oak..quercus fusiformis.? I get tired of all the sprouts that come up around this tree..My yard person wants to pull them up or get a roto tiller after them..? I had been t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native alternatives for invasive species April 05, 2011 I'm a native plant landscape designer in central Texas, and know our plants well. Still looking for any help I can get on replacements for Asian jasmine, English ivy, Nandina, and Red tipped photin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for plants to form a privacy hedge in Charleston, WV. April 05, 2011 Mr. Smarty Pants, I live in zone 6 and an looking for an evergreen privacy type hedge that grows no taller than 10'-12'. I am not interested in any boxwood type of hedge. The evergreens would be ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for fruit and nut trees to plant in San Augustine, TX April 05, 2011 I am setting up residence in San Augustine, Texas on approximately 9 acres of land. We wanted to plant a few of each type of fruit and nut trees that would prosper in the area (for wildlife and for o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Bird-friendly plants for South Texas April 05, 2011 Which are the best plants that provide food (perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines) to attract birds to my backyard garden? (I have water and cover and would like to make sure I have the 10 best plants... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native sun plants for Bastrop TX April 05, 2011 We live in the Bastrop area and have a 21 ft. by 15 ft. sunny area. We also need help with a list of native plants and want to start planting from tallest to short. Can you please advise? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Trimming spineless yucca in Chicago April 05, 2011 I have a spineless yucca (indoors) which is 11 feet tall and thirty-five years old. When the yucca recently started to scrape the ceiling, I moved it away (roughly 20 feet) from the windows to an area... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tropical plants for pool landscape in Plano TX April 05, 2011 I have a small yard with a pool that I would like to tropically landscape. It faces west (lots of direct sun) and there is about a 3 foot parameter between the fence and the coping. Currently I have... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Want to identify caterpillar that is stripping prickly ash in Flatonia, Tx. April 05, 2011 What is the 5/16ths long 1/8th inch long pale opaque green caterpillar that strips prickly ash? It has tiny black dots down its spine and along each side. It has stripped two large trees? Will th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plant for container on deck in Oak Grove VA April 05, 2011 What VA native plant can I grow in a container on my deck that will block the view from the neighbor's deck? I am thinking columnar. This is in full sun and gets hot winds off of a bay. The plant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growth in oak tree in San Antonio April 05, 2011 We have a very large gorgeous oak tree in our backyard here in San Antonio, Texas. I noticed a thickness high up in the tree. Thinking it was a nest of some sort, I used binoculars and saw a parasiti... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is non-native Chinese fringe flower deer resistant from Austin April 05, 2011 Is Chinese fringe flower (chinense var. rubrum) considered to be deer resistant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to bloom of Eve's necklacepod in Austin April 04, 2011 I have a young Eve's necklace that never blooms in the spring. I wonder every spring if this will be the year, but the blooms never come. Is there a reason for this? The tree is about three or fou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for sun in Phenix City, AL April 04, 2011 I live in Phenix City, AL and am new to planting. I have a 60 x 15 feet slope that is just dirt. I am going to till it next week and want to plant some various ground cover plants (that will grow to c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Chlorotic leaves on yaupon in Austin April 04, 2011 My yaupon holly looks chlorotic, it is 7 years old, I do not feed it, just a little seaweed occasionally. I am a totally organic gardener. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of growing a Lacey Oak in Katy, TX April 04, 2011 I live in Katy, TX - west of Houston and would like to place a Lacey Oak tree in my yard. We enjoyed this tree in our former home south of Dallas - and I understand it does better in alkaline soils; ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on oak problems in Carrollton TX April 04, 2011 Thank you for answering me, I will contact a specialist to see if we can determine the cause. but since writing you we have pulled down a small twig to see the leaf more closely, it is more of a reddi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Oak sprouts in flower bed in Colleyville TX April 04, 2011 We have a raised flower bed in our back yard that includes 2 live oak trees. We have a TON of shoots that keep popping up and make our bed look very untidy. My husband doesn't think the shoots are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Browned foliage on Juniperus ashei in Wimberley TX April 03, 2011 We are in Central Texas and have native "cedar" juniper trees. One with foliage that looked brown, on close inspection, is covered with white webs. The foliage looks like it is dying. No worms a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for horse and cattle forage in Hockley, Texas April 03, 2011 I would like to know the best type of native hay to seed on 10 acres in Hockley, Tx. The hay will be used for forage for horses and a milk cow. We would like to go completely organic and not use any ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sun and shade landscaping in Coppell TX April 03, 2011 My two-story home in Coppell Texas faces north. The houses are ten feet apart. The sun leaves the front yard late-0ctober/early-November. It is March 24 and the beds are still in house shade. In s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Re-landscaping neglected garden in Franklin CT April 03, 2011 I am starting from scratch in a yard that has no planting beds or, for that matter, plants at all. House was vacant for quite some time, grass was three feet tall when we moved in. I would like to p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with live oak in Carrollton TX April 03, 2011 This past winter was very hard on all the trees in our area in Texas, but added to our stress was the loss of three large Bradford pears just prior to the winter (23yrs old and over 50ft spans of limb... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Nothoscordum bivalve (crow poison, false garlic) really poison April 02, 2011 Your Native Plants Database notes that False Garlic (aka, Crow Poison), Nothoscordum bivalve, is poisonous. Many other sites also state this, but I have been unable to find a reference giving specifi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower succession from Austin April 02, 2011 I am interested in learning about a wildflower "cycle" (not sure of a better term). I recently saw the Wildflower special on PBS that talked briefly about an area that had wildflowers that naturally... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant to stabilize a stream bank in PA April 02, 2011 Native plants to stabilize steep stream bank in semi shade to full shade. Southeastern PA. Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will roots of non-native Bottlebrush damage foundation in Weslaco TX April 02, 2011 I have a bottle Brush tree planted 2 feet from a brick wall. The condo board told me to remove it for fear that it may crack the foundation of the wall. I don't want to remove it. I believe they are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will non-native Alchemilla mollis grow in Georgetown, TX April 02, 2011 While living in Connecticut I had a favorite plant -- Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis). Any chance I could grow it in my new herbaceous border in Sun City Texas (Georgetown, TX)? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for planting under hollies in DC April 01, 2011 I would like shrub suggestions for planting under holly trees. I live in Washington, DC and have 2 very well-established large holly trees (2 story tall trees) in the front of our house, facing north... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of tree along Austin highways April 01, 2011 I am trying to identify a large tree seen along many Austin Highways. The best ID can find is Western Soapberry, but the articles all specify white blooms. The trees I see have purple clusters of bloo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for Texarkana, TX March 31, 2011 I've been searching for a dependable list of attractive north east native plants, for gardens, landscaping, etc. Specifically, native flowers and shrubs. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Stabilizing a steep slope in KY March 31, 2011 We are building a new home and have a very steep hill behind the home. Our highlift operator just cleared it off - I would say about 15 to 20 feet in height and at least 150 feet in length. What wou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification from Round Rock, TX March 31, 2011 Although I do not believe the tree to be native I would like to identify it if possible. This tree was found in the Round Rock area. The blossom has five white (lite pink?) petals and a "spray" of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Frost damage to non-native Mexican Maradol papaya from San Antonio March 31, 2011 I planted Mexican Maradol papaya in my San Antonio garden last year. The plants grew about 5' tall and were starting to flower. Then the winter freezes blasted them; now there's nothing left but stu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| North-central Texas shrubs for part-shade March 30, 2011 I need a shrub that will be OK in shade (2-3 hrs a day max.), in fairly well-drained soil, will grow to around 8 ft. tall and 4-6 wide, for the region between Denton and Gainesville. If it flowers, al... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Location of Taxus baccata March 30, 2011 Where in the USA may I purchase taxus baccata? I can't find them anywhere on the internet or at local nurseries. I need about 125! So, saplings would be preferred even though they are slow growing... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Do Banana Plants Grow in Galveston, Texas? March 30, 2011 Do banana plants grow on Galveston island? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Choice of shade trees from the City of Austin March 29, 2011 I have a choice of three shade trees from the city of Austin. They are Live Oak, Elm, Cedar. Although I am happy to have a free tree, I think the choices are not the best for my home. I have a small ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native ornamental peach purchased in Georgetown TX March 29, 2011 I purchased an "ornamental peach" at a plant sale in Georgetown, TX. Only info it had on the tag: 6' tall. The leaves are long and narrow, burgundy, with serrated edges; is in a 1-qt pot. Any ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning wax myrtles from Austin March 29, 2011 I've got some wax myrtles that have grown up in the last 10 years on my property line, completely volunteer. My neighbor has begun to grumble about too much shade on his yard. I'd like to trim them ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Can Mock Orange be grown in a container? March 29, 2011 Can the Mock Orange Shrub be grown as a container "plant"? I have seen apricots and apple trees (certain varieties, of course); grown this way. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of recently purchased plant from Somerset MA March 29, 2011 I just bought a plant at Home Depot but it came with no tag. It has fairly large greyish green paddle shaped leaves, the leave stalks are pretty thick. Can you tell me what kind of plant do I have? I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smaller trees for limited space in yard in Austin March 29, 2011 Follow up to "I have a choice of three shade trees from the city of Austin. They are Live Oak, Elm, Cedar. Although I am happy to have a free tree, I think the choices are not the best for my home. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Taxonomic question about Viola missouriensis and Viola affinis. March 28, 2011 I have tentatively identified a violet as either Viola affinis or V. missouriensis. However, the pages for those species are dated 2007 and 2009, respectively, in the NPIN, while it read... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Substitute for Boxwood in Llano, TX March 28, 2011 I love boxwood because it's evergreen & provides a great backdrop to my flowers w/o taking over the bed. However, I'm trying to stick with native plants, so can you provide a native alternative to b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of plant along Austin's Hike 'n' Bike Trail March 28, 2011 Can you identify the tall (5-6 feet) lanky woody shrub which is growing on the south side of the Hike'n'Bike Trail in Austin? It is in a small garden, adopted by Maggie and Karl Key, near the new p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How is native range changed in the scientific record? March 28, 2011 I am accessioning Pachysandra procumbens for the Baker Arboretum. These plants were made from cuttings of a native stand here in Warren County (Western KY). How does the record get amended to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen vine for trellis in Fredricksburg, Texas March 27, 2011 Hello, and thank you so much for this service. I am looking for a non-deciduous vine to plant on the east side of my house. I have already put in a trellis, now I need to know what to plant on it. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree (evergreen) to grow in area with high water table March 27, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We live in central Austin, Tarrytown specifically, just blocks from the aptly named Spring Lane. (sometimes we hit water in our back yard within 2 feet of the surface.) We los... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with purple passion flower from DeKalb TX March 27, 2011 Yes my purple passion plant, is pretty but there is a piece of it that's all limp, what do I need to do to revive it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-flowering deciduous vine for Phoenix AZ March 27, 2011 Are there any non-flowering deciduous vines native to the Southwest? I'd like to plant them to shade our windows in the hot Phoenix summers. If only perennials are available, can I cut it back each w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Short edging evergreen for IL March 27, 2011 I am planning on planting a short (height at maturity less than 1 foot) evergreen (and if possible flowering) shrub to border the walkway to my house. Can you give me some suggestions? The soil is mos... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need advice for growing Texas Mountain Laurel from seed in Humble, TX March 25, 2011 We live in Humble, Texas 77396 and would like to grow some Texas Mountain Laurel trees from seed. I recently read that they may not grow well in this area because they prefer the Texas Hill country a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cultivars off native plants attracting pollinators from Fairfax VA March 25, 2011 When trying to create a native garden/habitat- should you avoid using cultivars of the native plant? Nurseries around us keep trying to tell us that using a cultivar of the native plant we actually wa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Water for non-native Sub-Zero ivy in El Paso March 25, 2011 Sub-Zero Ivy: Do they require lots of water - I live El Paso, TX - dry climate. Are they dangerous to dogs? Will they do well as ground cover around a brick patio? - Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Blackfoot Daisy from Gonzales TX March 25, 2011 How do I propagate Melampodium leucanthum, blackfoot daisy? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing native trees from seeds March 25, 2011 I'm trying to let large empty sections of my property revert back to woods by means of natural seeding. I have existing White Oaks, Water Oaks, Yaupon Hollies, Sweet Gums, Loblolly Pines, American E... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is non-native palm tree poisonous from Midland TX March 25, 2011 Are palm trees poisonous? My husband is a landscaper and was trimming palm trees at work and when he was cutting them down it fell on him and he has scratches on his arm and one got caught on his arm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen Shrubs for the Houston area March 24, 2011 Hello Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in the Houston area and I am looking for an evergreen native shrub (no more than 7 feet tall at maturity) for two locations - one would be in full sun and the other ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I prune my Texas Mountain Laurels to be more tree-like? March 24, 2011 I planted several Texas Mountain Laurels last spring and would like to train them to be more tree-like rather than shrub-like. Each is around 36" tall with 5-10 trunks coming from the ground. Where... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is Yaupon Invasive in the Austin Area? March 24, 2011 Is Yaupon Holly invasive in the Austin area? Should we be removing it from our yards and/or greenbelt spaces? Thanks for your input! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Various holly hybrids or selections for Pflugerville TX March 24, 2011 I love Savannah Hollies. I used them all the time in the Dallas area. Now that I have moved to Austin, I am wondering if I can plant them in this area. I have a soil pH of 7 and drainage is moderate. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rain garden plants for DC March 23, 2011 Please recommend deep-rooted, native, perennial plants, 1-3 feet high, for an area that is moist and gets approximately 3 hours of day of afternoon sun. During rain storms this garden is in a low area... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for high moisture area in Aspen CO March 23, 2011 We live near Aspen, CO at about 7,000 ft elevation. We have a seasonal creek running through our yard with large amounts of fertilization from farms in the water and a very high water table with tons ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for privacy and filtering dust in NY March 23, 2011 I live on a very busy, DUSTY, dirt road in Putnam County NY. (zip code 10524) What is the best, fast growing evergreen that I can use for dust control and privacy? I would prefer something that requi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native Pink Jasmine from Austin March 23, 2011 A week or so ago, I purchased two beautiful pink jasmine vines. The first few days after planting, they did wonderful. Now, some leaves and stems are turning brown and some flowers have fallen off. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Using non-native Red-Tip Photinia as a mulch from Pittsburg TX March 23, 2011 Wondering if its ok to use Red Tip Phontinia as a mulch? thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native crape myrtle from Raleigh NC March 23, 2011 I have two crepe myrtles that were planted last year, did well all summer long. We had some freezing weather and this spring their buds are brown with little white flakes(very sparingly) and no leaves... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade trees for NC March 22, 2011 What fast growing non invasive tree would be good to plant in a sub-division that could possibly shade my 2 story house? I would like it to have a tap root system so that it is strong in windy condit... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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