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Transplanting of non-native Vitex April 29, 2006 I live in El Paso and have a fifteen year old vitex tree planted too close to a mesquite tree in my backyard. As a result of this, the vitex has failed to thrive. My question is this: can I replant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native Sandankwa viburnum (Viburnum suspensum) damaged by freeze April 16, 2006 We live in Georgetown. My Sandankwa Viburnum seem to have been affected by the late freeze. There are now very few leaves and no flowers/buds. Should I cut the plants back, leave them alone, or giv... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Information on care and transplant of non-native Bamboo in North Carolina April 15, 2006 I am considering transplanting some bamboo from my backyard to my side yard in Northern Randolph County, Central Piedmont, North Carolina. Could you offer me any pointers on a direct ground to gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native, non-invasive Thunbergia alata March 30, 2006 I'm trying to find the proper name for Climbing Blackeyed Susan, or Blackeyed Susan Vine. We had one on a trellis and it was beautiful, but I'm told that it is an undesirable weed. Any info apprec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native alternatives for non-native, invasive bamboo in New York March 26, 2006 I hope you can help me. This is not about wildflowers. I'm interested in planting bamboo as a screen (25'+). I know all the pros/cons and would need to have a nursery to put in barrier. I need some... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Identification of non-native Nothoscordum borbonicum in Louisiana March 26, 2006 There were some small white flowers that grow everywhere in Shreveport and probably elsewhere. Mother called them Crows Feet. I see them if I am home in the Springtime, smell them too. Is Crow's foot... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Possibly escaped non-native Buddleja davidii in Missouri March 15, 2006 About 3 years ago my wife and I were traveling thru southeastern Missouri and stopped at a road side rest station on Interstate 44. While we were there we noticed a shrub about 4 to 5 feet tall with p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native Cape Honeysuckle, Tecomaria capensis March 13, 2006 I am trying to find general information on the Cape Honeysuckle or "Tecomaria" bush/plant. Is is related to the actual Honeysuckle Plant? What is it's care, propogation, sun tolerance, water requ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Problems getting desert western US plant Stanleya pinnata to bloom in England March 13, 2006 I am having trouble getting my Princes plume (Stanleya pinnata) to produce a flower and then go to seed. Do you have any advice on triggering flowering in this plant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native Mandevilla care March 08, 2006 I have a mandevilla and it looks like there are about 5 plants in one pot. Can it be separated without killing it? And, if it can be separated how should it be done? The plant is about 7" high and i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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