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| Smarty Plants on seed harvesting August 09, 2004 I am interested in learning more about harvesting native seeds. I manage a number of sites where restoration projects will involve planting, and we would like to use native seed stocks. Could you te... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low growing native shrubs to go next to a rock pool deck July 29, 2004 I have a pool surrounded by a rock deck, & want to plant some low-growing shrubs next to the deck. However, I want to ensure the root system of the plant isn't invasive enough to crack the rock deck ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets July 28, 2004 My bluebonnets are still blooming out of season! What is the general season for bluebonnets to grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Age at which native agarita produces berries July 28, 2004 At what age does agarita produce berries? Is this plant self pollinating? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Smarty Plants on Germination July 23, 2004 I just planted wildflowers and I was wondering how long before I know if they will grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of wild grape vines July 14, 2004 How can I propagate wild grape vines where I want them to grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Possibility of root rot in Praire flame-leaf sumac July 08, 2004 I bought a prairie sumac two years ago and it was fine until recently when we had a lot of rain in Austin. Now the leaves are all brown and it appears to be dying. Is there something I can do? I reall... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Patience for slow-growing Baptisia July 07, 2004 I have three different varieties of well established Baptisia that I have had for several years ... none of them bloom. One of my plants got a very small flower in April, but just pooped out after th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native groundcover plants for septic drain field July 02, 2004 I'd like to plant wildflowers over my newly installed septic drain field, but am told they should not have deep root systems. What would you suggest? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on wildflowers in Wisconsin June 28, 2004 May I have information on wildflowers in Wisconsin and how to grow them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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