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| Optimum planting time for perennials and trees November 02, 2007 Our group is running out of fall workdays. Is it OK to plant native perennials and small trees in Central Texas during the winter months? Or should we wait now until the spring? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| care of Red Oak seedling; Quercus buckleyi October 30, 2007 We purchased one of the Red Oaks seedlings for sale to members from the LBJ Ranch ($45). Now that we have it at home we are wondering about the care and feeding. We failed to ask any questions or pi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Advice on planting Korean dogwood (Cornus kousa) in Vancouver, BC October 26, 2007 I live in the Vancouver, BC - Pacific Northwest area and the front of our yard faces south to southwest. If I were to plant a tree other than an evergreen, would the Korean Dogwood thrive in this are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees as alternatives to Japanese Red Maple October 24, 2007 Where can I find some Japanese Red Maples to collect seed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shaping of native hawthorns October 21, 2007 I have three young hawthorns that were propagated from a nearby Blackland prairie stand. If I limb them up, will that encourage them to branch more near the top, or will it just ruin the form altoget... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Do I need to plant a male winterberry? yes October 19, 2007 I planted a female winterberry in early July & although I have been watering it regularly the leaves turned brown on the tips in Sept. No berries yet so will I have to plant a male? Thanks, Carol View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Searching for an Escarpment Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) for sale October 16, 2007 I am trying to find an Escarpment Black Cherry Tree for planting in my yard. Do you know of anyone that carries this particular type of tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Newly planted anacacho leaf browning October 15, 2007 I have just put my anacacho orchid into the ground and its leaves are turning brown and falling off. Is that normal for this time of year, or have I shocked it? What can I do to ensure its health? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Leaves falling early from red oaks. October 08, 2007 The leaves on my Texas red oaks are dropping off prematurely. This usually doesn't happen until late November/early December. I'm wondering if it has something to do with our wet summer, or if I sho... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When is Texas mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) mature October 08, 2007 Can you tell me the life cycle for the native Texas mesquite? I have found one source that says it matures in 2-5 years, but no other sources confirm this. We are hoping to classify mesquite flooring ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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