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| Host plants to monarch butterflies in Starr County, TX July 14, 2005 I plant native larval and nectar plants that support the life cycle of the monarch butterfly here in the east; but, where can I find a list of native plants for my friends in the Tamaulipan Biotic P... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildlife habitat in Gambia April 06, 2005 Thank you for the interesting website. We bought a plot in the Gambia and would like to change it into a habitat for different living species; hence, your kindly advise is welcome as we are definitel... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Duck-resistant plants for pond in California March 31, 2005 I want to plant around a water pond and I need some plants that my ducks will not destroy. Please help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Luring wildlife in Longview March 27, 2005 I live in Longview, Texas and am in the process of trying to restore a natural habitat for wildlife in my area. Could you give me a list of plants that are native specific so that I can lure local bi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting for parrots March 23, 2005 I have 2 parrots, a sun conure and a nanday conure, and I would like to find some plants to put in their aviary room that are safe for parrots. Can you help me with this question? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Little birds for Little Rock March 21, 2005 I would like to plant flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies like. I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. What do you suggest? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native landscaping and wildlife gardening in Clifton, TX November 29, 2004 I am moving to Clifton, TX, and I will have an empty lot in the town along with my own home/lot. What kind of soil can I expect? I want to grow a wildflower site to just sit and enjoy and feed the a... 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 | ||
| Bird attracting plants in Northeast U.S. March 22, 2004 What plants will attract birds in zone 6 (Northeast) in the spring and early summer? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Backyard habitat March 20, 2004 I’d like to start a backyard habitat. How do I begin? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Creating a wildlife refuge January 30, 2003 We would like to make my yard more of a wildlife refuge by using a portion of the lawn for plants and shrubs and may afford shelter for birds and other wildlife. Can you please recommend what we shoul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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