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Shrubs	Weeds in Blue Rug juniper in Phoenix MD September 28, 2009 The landscaper planted Blue Rug Junipers around the Helleri Holly and Yews in front of my house ten years ago. The Blue Rug has done great and looks really nice. My problem is that weeds grow up in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Small evergreen shrubs for horse barn in North Carolina September 26, 2009 I want to plant some low growing evergreen shrubs in pots in my paddock around my barn. The horses can occasionally be in this are but not for an extended time. I am in NC. Any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Landscaping in Bertram TX September 25, 2009 I have a landscaping job in Bertram, Texas and am looking for all my options as far as full and partial shade somewhat hardy plants. I'm mainly looking for small plants and pretty flowers I can do wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen shrub with fall color in Round Rock, TX September 21, 2009 I am looking for a shrub that has fall color much like the burning bush euonymus, but needs to be evergreen the rest of the year since it will be used as a foundation plant. Are there any plants that... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Hedge border for Boynton Beach FL September 21, 2009 Seek recommendations for planting in zip code 33437: 2-2.5' high, dense formal hedge border: minimal care, full sun, sandy, 1-2x/wk irrigation. Is Ficus Green Island Microcarpa suitable? Other rec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Small shrubs for flower bed in Denton, Texas September 16, 2009 I have a small flowerbed that faces south on the front of my house. What small shrubs would be best in that situation? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Salt-tolerant plants in Central Texas September 16, 2009 Do you have any suggestions for salt-tolerant plants in Central Texas? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs for fenceline in Houston September 13, 2009 I live in Houston, TX and would like your suggestion on what plants, trees or shrubs would work best to grow alongside a fence to hide a neighbor's backyard. We all have relatively small backyards. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen shrubs for privacy in Merced County California September 11, 2009 Mr. Smarty, A main road will be moving closer to our home in the next two years. A chain link fence will be put in but we would like to start planting now for privacy. We would appreciate any ide... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Unproductive Blackberries in Greenfield, Wisconsin September 10, 2009 dI planted 3 Blackberry bushes and 4 Red Raspberry bushes 4 years ago. This would be the 3rd year for productivity. My Raspberry bushes are dual bearing and started producing fall of the same year we ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Native plants/shrubs to plant under sycamore and redbud trees September 03, 2009 I want to eventually get rid of our front lawn. We have a 40 year old sycamore tree and a young but well established redbud tree in the front yard. What are some good plants/shrubs to plant under the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen shrubs for New Jersey September 01, 2009 Need suggestions for Zone 6; Up to 2-3'H compact; evergreen foundation plants; deer resistant; sunny-partial shade; clay soil conditions. Appreciate your input. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs for house landscaping in Virginia September 01, 2009 I would like suggestions for types of shrubs to be planted in front of my house. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs with sparse leaves and flowers for creek in Idaho September 01, 2009 I am looking for several shrubs that have spindly limbs and sparse leaves with flowers. The idea is to place them in front of windows or other views to add a lacey/veiled effect for the observer. I li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Watering Shrubs	Esperanza failing to bloom in Odessa TX September 01, 2009 I have 3 Esperanza plants that have not bloomed this spring/summer. I live in Odessa, TX. We had about 5 inches of rain in July in one week (very unusual), but they have not bloomed-before or after. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrub or small tree to hide walls in southern California August 31, 2009 We have multiple issues in our back yard in 92683, and will probably need an assortment of plants to accomplish it. In a nutshell, here are the basics we were hoping to fix: 1) Ugly 5 & 6 foot block... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Plant identification shrub with lavender flowers August 28, 2009 Looking for picture of flowering shrub,looks like a butterfly,two shades of lavender, don't know the name. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Need plants for a hedge in Iredell, Tx August 28, 2009 I have six Penelope roses that I planted for a hedge about 14 years ago. I need to replace them. Will you please recommend heat tolerant plants that grow between 3-5 feet tall, preferable blooming, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Trimming Texas mountain laurel in Austin August 27, 2009 Is there a specific time to trim established mountain laurels? Should I cut off the dried seed pods since they are weighing down the branches? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Shrubs	Caterpillars attacking mountain laurel in Marble Falls TX August 27, 2009 What are the caterpillars that eat up our mountain laurel? Nothing left but a few stems. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Need shrubs to form a barrier fence to exclude large dogs in Huntsvile, TX. August 26, 2009 I'm seeking shrubs to form a barrier fence to strongly discourage free-roaming large dogs from entering a property in Huntsville, Texas. The site is currently just a grass yard basking in full sun, g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Fragrant foundation plants for sunny, dry area in Illinois August 26, 2009 We need suggestions of what to plant on the south side of our house heave sun and rather dry soil. We just took out old dead bushes. Would prefer something that flowers and smells nice that would gr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Shrubs	Blueberries in Arlington TX August 25, 2009 Which wild or native blueberries can I grow in Arlington Texas? I think it is zone 8? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Declining wax myrtles in Katy, TX August 24, 2009 My wax myrtle bushes were thick and green except for a few on the NE side 6 months ago when we bought the house. Now they are thin, leggy, and dropping leaves like crazy. They seem to be dying one bra... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for erosion control in Pittsburgh, PA August 22, 2009 I have a terraced high side lot(front of house). I currently have Yuccas growing, but they are too invasive. Can you suggest plants, shrubs, or ground covers that are not as invasive and will still ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Non-native red-tip photinias dying in San Antonio August 20, 2009 A 17 year old Red tip Photinia in a hedge shows signs of dying. The main stalks are quite large and offshoots from two of the stalks have brittle, drooping leaves. The center of the plant looks norm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Propagation Transplants Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Transplanting adventitious shoots of a mountain laurel in San Antonio August 20, 2009 Is it possible to transplant branches (shoots) growing from a mountain laurel that was chopped down? Some are two years old and several feet tall (but not yet blooming) and some as small as a foot. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Fragrant native plants for San Antonio, TX August 19, 2009 I live in San Antonio, Texas, and I am re-landscaping my backyard after my dog ate some of the beautiful blooming oleander and had to spend some time at the vet's. My backyard is my sanctuary, and it... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrub for barrier fence in Alexandria, Virginia August 19, 2009 Hi. we need plants to act as a barrier fence, 15 feet tall, partial shade. We are considering a holly or virginia magnolia. What can you suggest? thank you, Nikita View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Privacy Screening Shrubs	Low water hedge for Sedona, AZ August 19, 2009 I'm looking for a shrub to plant along a 90' property line with my neighbor in Sedona, Arizona (high desert). Ideally, the shrub would grow to about 8' and would not require too much water. What wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Wilting stems on beautyberry in Georgetown, TX August 16, 2009 Last summer I discovered that a 4-year old beautyberry had one (of many) stems that died. Leaves on this single stem wilted and dried up. This year the same happened to two or three stems. The rest of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Watering Shrubs	Why do the leaves of my potted Esperanza plant look droopy? August 13, 2009 My Esperanza plant leaves look droopy. I have it in a big pot and have for 3 years. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Watering trees and shrubs in Buda TX August 08, 2009 Should we be watering our green ash, red tips, chinkapin, burr oaks and yaupon shrubs during the drought? They are all starting to brown and drop leaves. THANKS! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs growing in riparian areas of Hudson River, NY August 04, 2009 What are the five most common native shrubs that grow in riparian areas in Hudson Valley? Interested especially in plants that grow near/along the Hudson River (as opposed to inland woodland freshwate... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Hail damage to Cenizo in Austin August 03, 2009 We have some Texas sage Silverado. After the latest hail, they look very sad. If about the half of plant is OK and the other half looks dried/dead?, should we prune the dried half? Are they ever comin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Trees and shrubs in Wisconsin July 30, 2009 I live in Hudson, WI, just across the border from Minn/St Paul and would like to create a privacy screen between my front yard and my neighbors yard. Right now it's full sun, but I want to plant a c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Flowering small native plants for Easton PA July 29, 2009 Please name small flowering evergreen plants native to Easton, PA. These need to be wind tolerant and must be taller than 1 foot tall, no more than 4 feet tall. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Watering Shrubs	Yellow bands around edges of leaves in Whitney TX July 20, 2009 How can you tell whether esperanzas are getting too much water or not enough - ours have a small yellow band around the edges of the leaves - crape myrtles - same question View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Different kinds of lantana in Wilmington, NC July 19, 2009 I live in Wilmington, NC. I spent a small fortune on three varieties of lantana--Cherry Sunrise, Ham & Eggs and Bandana Red. I live on a salt water tidal creek and most are in full sun. Some are i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native perennials for Donley County, TX July 16, 2009 What are the best perennials to plant in Donley County, TX? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Want to identify a shrub with golden to orangish berries in Minneapolis MN. July 14, 2009 Tall shrub or maybe tree with small berries golden to orangish color. The berries are not in large clumps but more twos and threes. Leaves are opposite each other, smooth edges and sort of elliptica... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen flowering shrub for North Augusta GA July 12, 2009 I need suggestions for shade-loving evergreen flowering bush that will grow 6 feet or so, besides azaleas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Trimming dead blooms from turkscap in San Antonio July 10, 2009 Great answer to the Turk's Plant question. But, I can't seem to find an answer to mine. I've had Turk's plants for years and cut them back as you suggest, but have always been confused about wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Failure to thrive of Esperanza in Houston July 07, 2009 Esperanza plant. I have 3 of these plant in my flower bed for the last 10 years. They get west sun. Over the last three years they have bloomed initially but then the new growth is deformed. The best... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Planting Pruning Transplants Shrubs	Brown leaves on possumhaw holly in Grandview TX July 02, 2009 What would be likely causes for brown leaves on possumhaw holly? We have 2, one was planted in spring 2008, and a slightly larger one planted late winter/early spring this year. Most of the leaves a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for a sandy slope at a weekend cabin in central WI. June 30, 2009 I have a cabin in central Wisconsin where the soil is equivalent to a sandy beach. There are some areas that are nearly impossible to mow because of how steep the incline is. Could you recommend som... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Native plants for under a pine tree in Vevay IN June 29, 2009 At our office we have a very nice garden however, in the front we have a large pine tree. We cannot get anything to take root & live there. Do you have any suggestions for a native shrub or perennia... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs for New Hampshire June 25, 2009 Will be landscaping next Spring: Do you think using 'Ilex Crenata'-Japanese Holly together with variegated Euonymus (species: fortunei) as shrub hedges in front of our house is a good combo? Do they... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Shrubs	Blueberry bushes failing to leaf out in Haines Falls, NY June 25, 2009 Blueberry bushes planted in spring in upstate New York; no leaves, only the stem. How do we know if they are alive? Blueberries do very well in that area known as Haines Falls, New York (mountain a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for a bank too steep to mow June 24, 2009 Like the inquiry made in late June of 2008, mine involves a bank that is too steep to mow. However, ours is facing south. I am looking for a native grass, plant or groundcover. Any suggestions? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Small drought-resistant shrub for northeast Texas June 23, 2009 I am replacing the formal hedge of hollies along the front of my house and was planning to use mostly Inidan Hawthornes, but now I'm reading that they are very prone to disease, are there any low gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen shrub for pot in Manhattan June 23, 2009 What is the best evergreen shrub or waxy leaved woody evergeen plant to use in a large concrete container in front of a doorman building in manhattan. Our building faces west and is directly on Rivers... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Non-poisonous evergreen shrub for Houston playground June 19, 2009 I would like to know what type of small bush or shrub would be appropriate to plant in a children's playground in Houston, TX. It will be located in full sun. I would like it to retain its leaves yea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrub that does not attract birds in Michigan June 17, 2009 Does a "Center Glow" ninebark have seeds? I want a shrub that does NOT attract birds! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Problems with Savannah Holly plants in Friendswood, TX. June 17, 2009 I have planted 4 savannah hollies in front of my house, two on the left of the door and two on the right. If you are standing in front of my house and looking at the door, the sun rises at the back l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Watering Shrubs	How will my Texas Mountain Laurel survive clay soil? June 09, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants: I live in a new neighborhood (brownfield site) in Central Austin where the developers have put fill in the yards. After not much more than 2 inches of topsoil you encounter fairl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Colorful shrubs for Kansas June 02, 2009 I would like to plant some bushes or shrubs on the front side of our house which faces east. I would like them to grow 5' tall and provide beautiful color or blooms. What would be best for my locat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Pruning of wax myrtle in St. Augustine FL May 30, 2009 How severely can we prune our wax myrtle? It had grown 10 feet tall and very spindly and we want it to be a border hedge in front of the preserve in back of our yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Problems with Green Cloud purple sage in Buda TX May 30, 2009 I planted the "Green Cloud" variety of purple sage about 3 years ago. Yesterday, I noticed yellowish dots on the underside of the leaves of some plants. Is this harmful? The plants seem to be ok ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Further information on Melochia tomentosa in San Antonio May 29, 2009 Information in your database is limited for Melochia tomentosa. I would appreciate any further information you can provide such as requirements for sunlight, soils, water,etc. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Plants for area near saltwater pool near Dallas May 25, 2009 Could you recommend perennial plants that would do well next to my saltwater pool just north of Dallas (Corinth) Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Perennial summer blooming plant for Livonia, MI May 22, 2009 I want to find a plant that I can cut back in the fall, will come back in the spring, flower throughout the summer, be a medium size plant, no taller than 48", about 36" in diameter. It would get f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Dog-proof shrubs in Woodmere NY May 21, 2009 My chocolate lab thinks that shrubs are the same as "fetch" sticks..she's ripped out my azalea, rhododendron, andromeda and a few others I'm not sure of the names. She's a great pup (almost 1 yr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Need plants for full sun in Dallas Texas. May 20, 2009 What plants are best to use for full sun in Dallas Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native woodland plants for Benicia, California May 20, 2009 I am planting in raised beds around redwood trees, Japanese maples and rhododendrons in my backyard. I would like suggestions for native woodland plants to accompany my established plants. The area i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Landscape color for Rialto, CA May 11, 2009 My sister-in-law lives in Rialto CA near the base of the San Bernardino Mt ranges and it gets very windy out there. She and I were trying to figure out the best native plants for her area. Her home fa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Shrubs meeting homeowners assoc. requirements in Charlotte NC May 11, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I am doing my darndest to establish a bird and bee friendly patch of earth here in Charlotte, NC, but I'm having a terrible time finding a shrub that matches my homeowners... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen shrubs for Rindge, NH May 06, 2009 We are building a new house and I want to get shrubs/bushes that stay green all year long (ie:hollyberry)to put in front and around our house. Which of these would go closest to the house? I'd like t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Hardy shrub for Canton, MI May 06, 2009 I have an 8' x 8' area between my front walk and driveway. I am interested in filling up the space (especially in height) with a shrub or tree. This area gets a lot of wind in the cold MI winter,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Identifcation of strange orange growth on shrubs May 04, 2009 I have found a strange orange ball shape with softer spikes about 1-2 in. growing from it on my shrubs, they grow around the branch. I believe they are Yews. I have never seen them before but now ther... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Older leaves yellowing on Savannah holly in Dallas May 01, 2009 I planted a Savannah Holly in Dallas, TX in the Fall of 2008. It has new growth and some white buds all over it, but some of the older leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. Is this normal? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Planting Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Low maintenance replacement garden in Ashburn , VA April 30, 2009 We live in Ashburn, VA (Northern VA). Our house is 10 years old and the contractor grade plants have died. We are planning on digging everything up and re-doing the landscaping in our front yard - r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Native trees or shrubs for privacy in Tonkawa, OK April 30, 2009 I live in North Central Oklahoma and I want to plant trees or shrubs along 100 ft of creek to create privacy. I would like them to grow at least 15 to 20 ft tall. What would you recommend for this l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Shrubs	Shelf life of hawthorn leaves in Florissant, MO April 30, 2009 I have a bag of hawthorn leaves that were harvested in 2007. Do you know if they're still effective? How long is the shelf life of hawthorn leaves? Thank you for your assistance. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Shade Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Foundation garden in shade in Durham, NC April 29, 2009 I'm trying to replant a 3'x8' garden near the foundation of our house in Durham, NC. This part of the yard gets little, if any, sun and is mostly clay. I've tried adding compost and soil conditi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Shrubs Trees	Shallow topsoil on rocky substrate in SW Oregon April 28, 2009 I want to plants some shrubs and trees. Trouble is I can't plant very deep. I have mostly rock within 5 inches. Please help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Care of Northern honeysuckle bush April 26, 2009 I have a honeysuckle bush, I have had it for about year to two years. I would like to know if I should cut the brown parts off. There are some vines that do not look good, but some of the branches ha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native replacement for Mexican heather in Llano, TX April 24, 2009 Please suggest a native or adaptable alternative plant for Mexican Heather. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Transplants Shrubs	Twisted hibiscus tree in Plainfield, IN April 24, 2009 I have just bought 4 twisted hibiscus trees and repotted them immediately then brought them into my screened in porch until I was certain the weather would be safe to keep them outside (I live in Cent... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Yellowing leaves on yaupon in Ft. Worth April 23, 2009 I planted a Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly in January in full sun. It is blooming little white flowers right now for spring, but a lot of leaves are turning yellow. Do you know what is causing this? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Non-allergenic landscape in Fairfield, CT April 18, 2009 I live in Fairfield, CT and need to have a non-allergenic landscape. Can you please list plants, ground covers, and trees/shrubs that would be beautiful, and help in this critical situation? The lan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Evergreen native shrubs in Long Island, NY April 17, 2009 I would like to plant evergreen bushes (or trees)against my house facing north with no sun and growing no taller than 4 feet high. Any suggestions? I live in Coram, Long Island, New York View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Heirloom plants for Gault Homestead in Austin April 15, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, The Gault Homestead at 2106 Klattenhoff in the middle of Wells Branch Subdivision is to be planted with heirloom or heritage plants soon. There is some sun for the planter bo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Privacy Screening Shrubs	Combining native shrubs for hedge in Austin April 15, 2009 Smarty, Please tell me what the definitions are for all the various water, soil moisture, drainage and light requirements mean. Are the definitions global? I live in Central East Austin and inten... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Short evergreen shrub for Virginia April 10, 2009 I have been looking everywhere for an evergreen shrub that is 3-4 ft. in height, non-poisonous to humans, and that thrives in zone 7 to no avail. Please help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Plant ID and pruning in Portage IN April 09, 2009 I'm looking for information on trimming a bush about 6 feet in diameter with orange horns in bloom and its name. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Hedge for Austin April 09, 2009 Hi. I live in West Austin and am having trouble finding plants for our heavily shaded yard (thanks to our beautiful large live oaks). I love glossy, dark green leaves and big flowers. I love the came... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Cacti and Succulents Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native plants for full sun in Austin April 03, 2009 I am looking for a tough, native TX plant to put in full sun location between the sidewalk and street. I would love for it to flower all summer. There is some irrigation but not much. I don't want ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for near a salt water swimming pool April 01, 2009 I need some suggestions of plants that will grow next to a public salt water swimming pool, located in Bossier City, Louisiana View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Native shrubs or trees for privacy shield in Cross Plains TX March 31, 2009 I'm looking for a small tree or large bush that will stay green year round to use for a privacy shield. We have electrical lines overhead so I need to keep it a low growing tree or bush that will he... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Pruning a mock orange in Charleston WV March 30, 2009 How far back and when do I prune a "Mock Orange" in order to get it to bloom? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Blue rug juniper native to New Hampshire March 29, 2009 Is the blue rug juniper native to New Hampshire? I'm considering it for ground cover near lake in zip 03872. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Problems with red tip photinia in San Antonio March 29, 2009 I have a red tip photinia that's about 20 years old and about 20 feet high--it is big! I noticed last summer the highest leaves looked droopy all the time even with deep watering and now that portion... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Native shrubs for wildlife santuary in Georgia March 27, 2009 We live south of Atlanta, GA and are trying to have our backyard certified as a Wildlife Sanctuary. Can you suggest native shrubs that thrive in partial sun, are habitats for bird and are deer resist... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for a creek bank in Northern Illinois March 26, 2009 Hello. I live in Northern Illinois. The creek (northern exposure in a wooded area) on the back of my property has bare muddy banks and is subject to seasonal floods. I want to plant something hardy t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Need suggestions for shrubs for a 150ft. barrier. March 25, 2009 What do you suggest for planting 150' site barrier only 15' high western Idaho? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plant for full sun behind waterfall March 21, 2009 I have a 24 inch waterfall around my pool. I need to plant something behind it. I have full sun and hot Texas weather. I will be watering everyday, so what do you think would grow well in this area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Living fence to contain sheep in Indiana March 19, 2009 I would like to plant a living fence that would also contain sheep. I have researched this but I cannot find a definite list of trees or shrubs to use. Do you have any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for northern exposure in Wichita, KS March 17, 2009 What are good plants for the north side of the house with acidic soil in Zone 6, Wichita, KS? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Shrubs	Yellow leaves on non-native pittisporum in Wharton TX March 17, 2009 Green pittisporum that I planted 2 years ago and 1 year ago are getting a lot of yellow leaves. Variegated pittisporum that I planted at the same 2 times are doing fine. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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