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Care of non-native, hybrid petunias August 31, 2004 I have a beautiful Petunia Tiny Tunia Violet plant which has been flowering nicely (in sun and shade environment). Suddenly, a few days ago, it began to look like it's dying--stalks all dried out. Is... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
From hay to meadow August 31, 2004 I have just acquired a 90 acre farm in the Hudson River Valley and would like to turn some hay fields into natural meadows. One, for example is 20 acres, and has been let go to weed (goldenrod, thistl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on Bluebells August 26, 2004 Do you have Bluebells growing at the Wildflower center and if so how much longer will they be blooming ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
More on bluebonnets August 26, 2004 This year's strange summer weather has lead to a very unusual event. I have a second bloom on my Bluebonnet garden. I first noticed the blooms last week, and contacted my local nursery to confirm the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on wildflower collecting August 23, 2004 Is wildflower collecting a good school activity? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on showiest time for wildflower blooming August 22, 2004 I have been to Austin a few times, but never during wildflower season. Can you suggest to me what would be the ideal time to come? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on Gloxinias August 20, 2004 How do I care for my newly acquired Gloxinias? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-invasive alternatives to winter rye August 20, 2004 Re-vegetation requirements include winter rye, which is considered by some to be invasive to native wildflowers planted along the roadway. Is winter rye considered invasive to native wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Small to medium specimen native tree for Texas Hill Country August 20, 2004 Can you recommend a small to med. 'specimen' tree to plant near our patio? Full sun, drought tolerant, interesting during different seasons. Thought about Blanco Crabapple, Rusty Blackhaw, Smoke Tr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Articles on landscaping with native plants in Kansas August 18, 2004 I work for the Kansas Department of Transportation in Topeka, Kansas and would like to receive information on growing native wildflowers. I have a catalog titled "Wildflower Favorites" that was pub... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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