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| What is a cyme-bearing plant for Waco, TX? June 10, 2010 I need a wildflower or drought tolerant perennial example of the inflorescence type 'cyme' to plant in a school garden in Waco, TX. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small native plants to line driveway in Los Fresnos, Texas March 15, 2010 I have a 70' driveway. What are recommended drought resistant dwarf (no more than 3 feet) plants to line the driveway? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Straw that broke the camel's back. September 01, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I keep forgetting which day I am supposed to water and my St. Augustine lawn has turned into the neighborhood eyesore. Where can I go to learn more about this drought tolera... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Range and adaptability of evening primrose from Tucson AZ August 28, 2009 What is the natural range of the evening primrose? What adaptations does it have to live in the arid Southwest? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low water hedge for Sedona, AZ August 19, 2009 I'm looking for a shrub to plant along a 90' property line with my neighbor in Sedona, Arizona (high desert). Ideally, the shrub would grow to about 8' and would not require too much water. What wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen replacement for bamboo in Redding CA July 27, 2009 We have just removed bamboo from our backyard and need to replace it with a plant that will give us the same type of privacy. What plant would you suggest to plant along a fence line that will surviv... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native plants for a school garden in Austin May 14, 2009 We are starting a native garden at our school in Central Austin, what native plants and flowers would be best to plant? The area we are planting faces east. We also need drought tolerant plants becau... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought tolerant plants for Gilroy, California March 15, 2009 We live in Gilroy, CA. We want to plant drought tolerant plants native to our area. We already have native sycamores and oak trees, manzanita and snowberry shrubs, and we have a list of local wildflow... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought and pollution resistant flowers for Rock Falls, IL February 08, 2009 I am looking for hearty flowers for our city planters that are both resistant to drought and auto emissions. We are located in northern Illinois. Planting is done in May. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Watering needs for a new landscape October 11, 2008 How much and how frequently are you supposed to water after implementing a new landscape? For example, perennials and succulents that are drought tolerant. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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