Native Plants
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A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
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Help! The deer are eating my landscape. March 14, 2004 Help! The deer are eating my landscape. Is there anything I can plant that they won’t eat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
When is a good time to visit the Center March 14, 2004 When is a good time to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to see the wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Illegal to pick wildflowers March 14, 2004 Is it illegal to pick wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Why use native plants March 14, 2004 Why use native plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native plant landscaping March 14, 2004 How does native plant landscaping differ from xeriscaping? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native flowers and plants for meadow in North Carolina March 02, 2004 I live in Rock Hill, SC, just south of Charlotte, NC. I would like to have recommendations for planting native flowers and plants in a small meadow in my backyard. Do you have any suggestions or kno... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native flowers and plants for landscaping in March in Austin February 18, 2004 What are the best flowers and plants to landscape with in the Austin area in March? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Resources on advisability of using native plants in landscaping February 13, 2004 I'm a member of the Williamson County NPSOT. It came to our attention recently that the city of Georgetown is considering trying to be "friendlier" to native and natural landscaping. At this point ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Information on non-native, invasive pampas grass February 12, 2004 Our neighborhood is doing a community landscaping project and pampas grass has been suggested. Is there a good article related to invasives that specifically mention pampas grass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on seed sources February 03, 2004 I'm trying to find a source to buy seed or plants of rose gentian (Sabatia angularis). Do you know a source for seed or plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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