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| Drought-tolerant plants that are non-toxic to dogs May 10, 2010 I am looking for drought-tolerant native plants non-poisonious to dogs. We are putting gardens in an area the dog has access to, and she likes to sample the darndest things. South side of the house,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Alternative to Carolina Cherry Laurel in Cedar Park TX May 10, 2010 I love the look of the Carolina Cherry Laurel but hear that its berries are poisonous and can harm my dog if he eats them. What are some other alternatives that have a similar look; I'm looking for ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| New house plant in pot in Chevy Chase MD May 07, 2010 Is it possible for one house plant to eventually die in the pot while a completely different plant grows in its place? The new plant looks similar to the potted plant next to it but it is not quite t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Recommended plants for horse farm in Lansford PA April 22, 2010 Recently started a small horse farm in northeast Pennsylvania just east of the Pocono Mountain plateau. Located in a foggy valley adjacent to a lake. Snowy, cold winters; wet springs; dry summers; ni... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Florida anisetree appropriate for school planting in New Orleans? April 22, 2010 Illicium floridanum, Florida anisetree We are considering using this plant for a landscape at a school. I have been informed that it is poisonous, but not by a reliable source. I am otherwise very... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is the California Poppy posionous to dogs? April 16, 2010 Can you tell me if the wild orange-colored California poppy is poisonous to dogs? They grow like weeds in my yard. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen pet-safe shrubs for house and screening in McKinney TX April 15, 2010 Looking for shrub, preferably evergreen, to plant near the house that can handle wet ground and is pet (dog, cat, horse) safe. The area became boggy after we had an underground water leak that is now ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Chanticleer flowering pears toxic to horses? March 28, 2010 Are Chanticleer flowering pears toxic to horses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning the leaves of Sago Palm. March 10, 2010 Is it a cardinal sin to remove all the sago palm branches? This winter they were so badly scorched by the cold that hardly a frond went unaffected. So I cut them all off as I needed to get around the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cutting back non-native oleanders affected by freeze in Austin January 30, 2010 After the last hard freeze makes my oleanders look dead. Can I cut them down to the ground this time of year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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