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| Trees for home in Kansas April 01, 2012 I am needing help planting trees in my yard. It's a new construction home and I would like a tree that won't get into the septic system easily. Also, I have to plant 3 other trees as well due to the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Specifications for a property in Corning CA March 29, 2012 Drought resistant, deer resistant, low growing (ground cover), and shade tolerant request: I am looking for a variety of species that not only fit the above preferences, but also a few other things. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Strong groundcover for Southern California March 28, 2012 Need a strong ground cover. Hard time getting anything to grow. Full sun. Prefer some color. Low upkeep. The soil probably isn't great. It is a small hill within a planter. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants that grow in Canada, US and Mexico from Norfolk NE March 28, 2012 Are there any plants that grows in Canada, US and Mexico? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native plants of Arizona from Chandler AZ March 26, 2012 What are some native plants of Arizona, and how do survive in the heat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Searchable lists of plant sale plants from Austin March 21, 2012 Is there a way to obtain a searchable list of the plants available at the Wildflower Plant Sale in April? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-poisonous, non-allergenic plants for privacy fence March 15, 2012 I'm looking to put in some plants to create a privacy fence against one side of my property. I'd like a mix of plants that grow well together in order to create a diverse look. I need something ever... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Landscape planning in Plano TX February 23, 2012 I am devouring everything on your website and am so grateful that you put your knowledge and experience out there for all of us. Thank you!! I am trying to make a landscape plan for our Plano, TX b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More information on plants native to Taylor County TX February 13, 2012 Re: Thursday - September 15, 2011 QUESTION: Am looking for direction to a complete list of plants native to the Abilene, Taylor County, Texas area (trees, shrubs, grasses, cacti and other plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Plants for Galveston February 12, 2012 I'm looking for low maintenance, drought tolerant plants for Galveston, on the bay side, in a well drained area with morning sun. I was thinking of Phlox, Muhly grass, Lantana.....and I am looking f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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