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Wildlife Gardens Planting Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Establishing wildflowers on a slope in Virginia August 18, 2012 From Roanoke Virginia. I have a steep bank rising from one side of my driveway to woods above. Different areas vary from full sun, to half day shade. It is possible to carefully walk/stand on it, we a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Seasonal Tasks Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Mowing frequency of native lawn from Georgetown TX August 18, 2012 I have a native grass and wildflower lawn. At what frequency and when should the lawn be mowed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Non-native, invasive bermudagrass from Memphis TN August 17, 2012 I live in central Memphis and have well-drained clay soil. I have converted much of the front yard from turf grass to beds of native plants, which survive our hot humid without supplemental watering e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Stream Bank Erosion Control for Bryan/College Station August 16, 2012 I live in the Bryan/College Station area and need a ground cover to abate erosion on the bank of an intermittent stream. The bank is shaded. Do you have any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Grass mixture for Spicewood TX August 14, 2012 I want to seed a bare sand limestone area about 2 acres in size. Assuming "normal" Texas hill country weather and the availability of moderate water for sprinkling is there one mixture that you reco... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Grasses or Grass-like	Muhly grass slow to green up from Spring Hill FL August 04, 2012 Have lots of muhly grass planted 3 yrs ago. This yr about 1/3 are VERY slow. Still look like hay stacks. No pattern in the bed. You mentioned pesticides being too close? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Request for native grasses from Hillsboro TX August 04, 2012 P.S. I forgot to mention one very important fact: my neighbor specifically asked for "native grass" recommendations. He thought he was getting a native grass recommendation. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalograss from Kensington MD August 03, 2012 Hi, I'm going to follow-up on the buffalograss question from Charlottesville, since it wasn't answered fully. I'm wondering the same thing: can buffallograss survive the wet conditions of the more ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Transplanting Muhly grass in late summer from Wimberley TX August 02, 2012 Can I transplant Muhly grass in July/August? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Cottage-style landscaping for Chesapeake VA August 02, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plant staff, I recently moved into a cottage style home that has a poured concrete/paver patio. I am trying to come up with ideas for plantings that would 1. give me a bit of privacy,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Wildlife Gardens Erosion Control Turf Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Wildflowers	Plants to prevent erosion in IL August 02, 2012 We just got done building a house and have leveled all of the dirt piles. We do have a row of straw bales to help prevent the dirt from washing onto the neighbors property. It is the wrong time of ye... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Ground cover for high traffic area in Pennsylvania August 01, 2012 I am wondering if there is a Pennsylvania native turf like grass/plant that can withstand a lot of foot traffic (public area with lots of children). This will be used in a formal setting so will need ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Septic Systems Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Wildflowers	Wildflower field for sewage leach field from Olga Washington August 01, 2012 I am interested in planting a large native wildflower field at a resort in the San Juan Islands in Washington State. It would be over a sewage leach field for many cabins and bathrooms. Are there any ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Will Habiturf thrive in Houston? July 31, 2012 Will Habiturf grow in partial sun? My lawn is surrounded by trees so that there is only about an hour each day with direct overhead sun. The rest of the day there is a light shade. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Grasses or Grass-like	Ticks on native grasses in Katy, TX. July 23, 2012 Are there native grasses that are less susceptible to tick infestation than others? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Problems for non-native St. Augustine grass from Little Rock AR July 18, 2012 We sodded St. Augustine grass four weeks ago. For the first three weeks we had no rain and temperatures over 100 degrees. We have watered 20 minutes twice a day since installation. There are brown pat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Would Habiturf or buffalograss work in Charlottesville VA July 18, 2012 Hello, I am looking for an alternative to traditional turf grasses. I stumbled upon some information on your site about buffalo grass and LBJWC's 'Habiturf' mix and would like to know if this w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Grasses or Grass-like	Can two species of Muhlenbergia be cross-pollinated from Portal AZ July 17, 2012 Will Muhlenbergia lindheimeri (Big Muhly) cross-pollinate with Muhlenbergia porteri (Bush Muhly)? I am attempting to restore the grasslands on my private property to a pre-1900 state. Bush Muhly was a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	North Dakota Riverbank Stabilization July 17, 2012 Can you suggest plants to prevent and stabilize river bank erosion on Sheyenne River, ND? Must be tolerant to cold, varying level of salts and sulfates and water level (from drought to flooding) View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Retention ponds for states in southeast, from Greenville SC July 14, 2012 We provide maintenance for Stormwater detention ponds and are looking for native grasses to plant in the bottom and sides of typically dry detention basins. Prefer low growing grasses that spread to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Wildlife Gardens Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Bird-friendly plants for the Texas coast July 13, 2012 I'm interested in starting a native plant garden, specifically with an eye towards providing food (either from the plants or insects that are attracted to the plants) for migratory birds. However, s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Replacement for Kentucky grass in Colorado July 02, 2012 What kind of grass to replace "Kentucky grass"? It uses too much water. Need drought tolerant grass for the Rifle, Colorado area ("zip code is 81650"). Water bill is way too high, pushing over $10... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plantings for sides of retention pond in Willits CA July 02, 2012 I am looking for recommendations for ground cover for the outside of embankments which impound wastewater. This is to improve the aesthetics and deter weeds. The slopes are 1V:2H, so if we can avoid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Ground cover that won't hide snakes from Asheville NC June 29, 2012 I have an unusual situation: several bare areas in an otherwise wooded area, which receive partial sun, and are not near water -- it rains here frequently, but the soil can become quite dry at times. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plantings for a slope from New Carrollton MD June 27, 2012 My house (Maryland, near DC) sits at the bottom of a south facing slope. The soil is very heavy clay. The grade is about 1:20 for about 100 feet (with a steeper part at the top). Part of the hill is i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Planting Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plants for 100 gal. pot by pool from Ft. Worth TX June 23, 2012 What North Texas evergreen � or combination of evergreen plants, bushes or trees � could thrive in a huge, 100-gallon clay pot (immovable!) that is situated in full sun year round in an exposed area n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Xeriscapes Drought Tolerant Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Ground cover under live oaks June 18, 2012 I have some areas under Live Oak trees (maybe 200 sq. ft.)that remain bare, in spite of trying Habiturf. Soil is dry, poor and shallow. Can you suggest a living ground cover that would not require m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Need a pretty ground cover to control erosion in Rigdeway, SC. June 09, 2012 What is a fast, pretty ground cover blanket to control erosion on steep hill. gets full sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Need native plant to stabilize 45 degree slope in Houston, TX. June 06, 2012 Can you recommend a native TX plant to be used to stabilize a 45 degree slope in the Houston area? Durability, maintenance and appearance should be considered. Thank You. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for North Myrtle Beach SC June 05, 2012 What plants will do well at North Myrtle Beach, SC that will take full sun with dry soil? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Invasive Indian paintbrushes in Grawn MI June 04, 2012 I have lots of Indian paintbrushes crowding my lawn and taking over the grass..what kills it without killing the grass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Wildflowers	Meadow garden for Colorado Springs CO June 03, 2012 We recently purchased a restored home on a mesa just above the downtown area of Colorado Springs on the front range. The previous owners seeded the front lawn with blue gramma and told me that all I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Putting in native grass in June in Manor TX May 31, 2012 We are moving into a new-built house in the middle of June. We opted to not have them put in Bermuda grass as we wanted to seed a native mix. From my understanding, mid June will be too late to start ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Keeping non-native invasive bermudagrass out of yard in Austin May 30, 2012 My neighbor just sodded a huge lawn with Bermuda Celebration. I don't want it coming into my St. Augustine. From what I've read on your site and others, I need a deep barrier. Has anyone tried pu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plants wilting too quickly in Toledo OH May 27, 2012 The garden I have had recent issues with plants wilting all too quickly. I would like to know what types of plants would be hearty for the climate in Toledo, Ohio. I have a partly sunny front yard and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Planting Grasses or Grass-like Trees Vines	Oak trees shedding leaves in Denton TX May 27, 2012 In Denton, TX we have two mature Quercus buckleyi. It is May 11th 2012 and one of these trees has been shedding green leaves for the last week. The only changes we have made are: planted English ivy... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Stabilizing a lakeside slope from Bracey, VA May 24, 2012 We are trying to beautify and stabilize a relatively large lakeside steep slope with a southern exposure in central Virginia. The soil is characterized by red clay and shale rock. How can we turn this... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Need suggestions for native grasses to stabilize hillside Lago Vista, TX. May 20, 2012 I was hoping for some advice. We live on a hillside near Lake Travis. 10-12 years ago I removed all cedar trees. There is approximately 1-2 acrees of steep land between our residence and the lake. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Grass for Seattle Arboretum May 20, 2012 I am writing to you on behalf of the Arboretum at South Seattle Community College Arboretum. I am interested in Panicum virgatum Switch Grass as a plant for a very heavy clay garden in our Arboretum a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Established Habiturf in the DFW area from Allen TX May 15, 2012 Where can I see an established Habiturf in the DFW area? There are two sites that are obviously DFW (White Rock Lake and Round Rock) mentioned in Ask Mr Smartyplants, but no addresses. If no sites ar... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Habiturf for East Texas May 14, 2012 We live in east Texas, right on the beginning of the piney words, the soil is a little sandy. We have taken up a wooden walkway but can't get anything to grow there. Could the soil be dead from year ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Weeds in Habiturf from Austin May 14, 2012 We had our old lawn removed, tilled, laid compost, and Habiturf seed spread. I'm not sure if the man we contracted to do the work didn't adequately remove the old weed debris when he prepared the la... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Speed of bluestem grass spreading in Georgia red clay from Dallas GA May 13, 2012 How fast does bluestem spread in Georgia red clay? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Grasses or Grass-like	Looking for source of Carex texensis in Beaumont, TX May 11, 2012 Looking for Carex texensis, the only place I find it is in Tennessee or North Carolina. Should I buy it online from those places to put in Beaumont, TX? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Pollinators Rare or Endangered Plants Seed and Plant Sources Wildlife Gardens Planting Propagation Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Restoring the woods in Central Austin. May 08, 2012 I live in Austin, south central between Red Bud trail close to the low water bridge and Bee Caves road. My question: I want to make the wooded sections of my yard attractive. They have filtered sun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native lawn solution for Southeast Texas from Missouri City TX May 05, 2012 I noticed the native lawn article regarding Habiturf states it is for "North, West and Central Texas". What is the recommended native lawn solution for Southeast Texas/Gulf Coast (Houston/Galveston... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Steep slope from Charlotte NC May 03, 2012 I live near Charlotte, NC and I have a very steep sloped area from the edge of our front yard down to the road. It's a huge eyesore mainly because it is red clay dirt and has nothing growing on it. W... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Seed source for Carex texensis from Louisville KY May 02, 2012 Your reply to my question re a grass for my Kentucky home with cistern only water available was much appreciated, Carex texensis was recommended. I am unable to find this product for sale other than ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Drought Tolerant Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Ground cover for a bank in PA April 28, 2012 I live in Landisburg, PA, (zone 6). I need to find some ground cover for a primarily full sun bank that is roughly 10-12' down over the embankment and up to 100' long. This area wraps around our po... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Non-monoculture turf grass for Florida from Sarasota FL April 28, 2012 I am looking for a non-monoculture turf grass suitable for the Florida climate. Will Habiturf work, or perhaps you have some other suggestions? Please advise. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Seeds and Seeding Grasses or Grass-like	Making sod from native grass seeds from Pflugerville TX April 28, 2012 I am trying to install a native lawn. A story on KVUE suggested 2 lb Buffalo, 1.5 lb Blue Grama, and 6 oz of Curly Mesquite. I have some seeds purchased from seedsource.com about 2 years ago. I can... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	New gardener on lawn for Poolville TX April 28, 2012 I have never had the opportunity to have a nice yard until recently when I got married. My husband loves a nice yard and we have worked very hard and put in hours of work. We are learning by trial a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Turf grass for part-time home from Louisville KY April 28, 2012 We have a small yard at a remote location with cistern water, and need a turf grass for a yard, clay soil, which I am willing to amend. It will receive sporadic attention as my husband and I do not l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Rain Gardens Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Retention pond from Hendersonville NC April 24, 2012 We have a retention pond that has recently been cleaned and we would like to plant perennial native plant and grass seeds that will enhance the appearance and contribute to the natural process of filt... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Replacement for grass under non-native weeping willow from Yorba Linda CA April 24, 2012 What would be a good replacement for the grass currently growing under a weeping willow? Something requiring low maintenance, the problem is with mowing over and around the roots. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Drainage pond plantings from Mason MI April 23, 2012 We have a drainage pond in our back yard. It has a large muddy bank and some steep sides where erosion has started to take its toll. We are looking for some Michigan/Mid-Western native plants that w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Turf for high-traffic area in Austin April 21, 2012 I am building a large soccer field at my preschool in Austin, TX in a full sun area. What type of grass would be best for me to use given that it will be a very high-traffic area with lots of direct ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Watering Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Interaction of Habiturf and St. Augustine grasses from Willow City TX April 16, 2012 How does Habiturf and St. Augustine interact? Does one dominate the other? Can you plant them in close areas? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Grasses or Grass-like Trees	Tilling for grass under old live oak in San Antonio April 15, 2012 Hi, I have a 250+ year old Texas Live Oak. As usual, the lawn under the tree, after 18 years needs to be redone. MY QUESTION: to put down new sod the lawn company needs to till the soil about 4 t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Groundcover for Lighthouse Point FL April 13, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: I am looking for mowable ground cover for part of my back yard. Due to a Mahogany tree, a hammock, surrounding foliage and a fence, there is alot of shade in the area, alon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Progress of Habiturf lawn from Round Rock TX April 12, 2012 I sowed Habiturf seeds almost two weeks ago in well prepared soil--no grass or weeds, well tilled with compost. After sowing, I lightly raked the soil. I have watered twice/day, allowing it to dry s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Herbicide use in bluebonnet field in Blanco, TX April 10, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have the best of both worlds and the worst of both worlds. I�ve been throwing bluebonnet seeds for 6 years on our property near Blanco, and when it rains, as it has this year... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants to stabilize a bank in VT April 10, 2012 I am looking for suggestion on what plants might best be suited for aiding in the stabilization of a very steep bank above Lake Champlain. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Erosion Control in a Mid-Atlantic Shoreline April 09, 2012 My family owns a riverfront property off of Machodoc Creek which runs into the Potomac on the Virginia side. The water is roughly 3 feet deep at the shoreline and concrete cylinders are used to contro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Wildflowers	Plants for steep clay bank in Summerfield OH April 07, 2012 Hello, We have a steep 15-20 foot high bank behind our house here in southern Ohio. Probably 50 ft.long. What could we plant for beauty and erosion control. It is nasty clay soil with lots of shale an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Planting Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Replacing non-native invasives with native grasses and wildflowers from Round Rock TX April 04, 2012 I have a small piece of property (1.5 AC) East of Austin, Texas that get's overgrown with weedy vegetation (johnson grass, dandelion, and some tall yellow flowering plant that I see all over the medi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Questions about Habiturf April 01, 2012 What does habiturf look like when it first emerges? Could you post some images? And how long will it take to begin to cover? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Flowering Deer Resistant Ground Cover for Dry Rocky Soil: Alabama March 26, 2012 My question has been partially answered in the FAQ but I live in Birmingham where the soil is clay and rocky so it's a little different. I want to plant on a rocky slope (small rocks like the size of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Planting of Habiturf from Smithville TX March 25, 2012 Are Habiturf and Thunderturf the same? and, how late in the year can I plant Habiturf? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Dealing with rain runoff on a slope in Austin March 24, 2012 Our lawn is a year old and slopes at about a 45 degree angle with a lot of small holes and tiny gullies from water run-off. I have tried packing them with soil, but it washes away in the rain. Would ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Need help with lawn that was sodded with Buffalo Grass in Dallas, TX. March 20, 2012 I had buffalo sod put down last March. It greened up beautifully until weeds just about covered it up. I tried hand pulling. My landscaper showed up with something that appeared to damage the buffa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Best way to plant sedges on a slope in Fairfax, VA. March 20, 2012 Best way to plant sedges on a slope. WE are in the LONG process of trying to convert our backyard to a native wildlife friendly habitat. The slope is about 30 degress and it's a large space 1/2 acr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Grasses or Grass-like	Purchase sources of Buffalograss from Corpus Christi TX March 17, 2012 I've heard a lot of good things about Buffalograss, but no one in my area seems to carry it. One grower actually told me it didn't grow well here and recommended St. Augustine Floratam instead. Is ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Prospects for newly-seeded Habiturf lawn from Round Rock TX March 17, 2012 Re: Habiturf installation Can you provide feedback about how my newly seeded Habiturf lawn should look at various stages? I think I prepped the lawn properly, but I may have planted too early (... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Meadow Gardens Grasses or Grass-like	Should the herbicide Ornamec 170 be used on unwanted grasses? March 15, 2012 I have a lovely wildflower garden in a field behind my house; unfortunately, the wildflowers are being smothered by grasses. I understand that Ornamec 170 can be used to control grasses in wildflower... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Rain Gardens Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Looking for native plants for a rain garden in Arlington, TX. March 12, 2012 I am looking for native Texas plants that would do well in rain gardens. Do you have any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Planting Habiturf in Houston, TX> March 08, 2012 First, I want to say thank you for such an informative site. You say that the Buffalograsses tend to do well in drier and well drained soil. My house has a lawn that drops about 10 inches in about... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Groundcover for Austin yard March 08, 2012 My main goal is to cover my yard with a "grass" or groundcover that can handle the Texas heat, predicted long drought and some dog paw traffic (without going dormant/brown in the winter). I don't n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Seeds and Seeding Turf Grasses or Grass-like	killing grass on 1 acre before planting Habiturf March 04, 2012 I have an acre of full sun lawn on a slight slope in Dallas - would the habiturf be appropriate & if so, how do I go about killing off the existing weeds/crab grass before installing? Removing 3 in o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Drought Tolerant Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Do I need to cover my Habiturf planting with straw? March 02, 2012 I'm preparing to seed the Habiturf in my front yard in a couple of weeks. My dad has suggested I spread some straw to help protect the seeds. Your thoughts? Thanks!!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Ferns Grasses or Grass-like	Erosion control for a North Carolina creek side February 29, 2012 Hello Mr. Smarty Plants! I noticed a question on your website recommending NC native grasses and plants to help prevent erosion on a sloping backyard, including the use of an erosion blanket. The pl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Need plants to control erosion on a hillside in Nashville, TN. February 28, 2012 Recently, a rogue contractor scraped all the sod off of my Tennessee hillside. Now the clay soil is exposed and washing away quickly. The hill slope is approximately 30 degrees. In the spring I'd ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Native aparejograss and Water-cress at a spring in Horeshoe Bay TX February 24, 2012 AT a small spring that seeps from a rocky hill on my ranch near Austin, a stringy grass called aparejograss has replaced the watercress that used to be there. Should I be worried? Does the appearance... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Drought Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Replacing St. Augustine with native grass in Austin February 24, 2012 We are renting a house our Sister-in-law owns- the St Augustine is in tough shape, drought and lack of care over the years. Could we plant a native grass or do we have to pull up the remaining St. Aug... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Plantings for beneath a red oak in Lubbock TX February 23, 2012 What would you recommend to plant in a two tiered raised bed facing west, totally blocked from the east, thus receiving only the afternoon sun? A 21 year old red oak sits in the middle of the upper ra... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Lawn fertilizer in Austin February 23, 2012 My lawn person wants to spread granulated spring fertilizer on my lawn. Problem is I have a very old Live Oak tree that I do not want to kill. What should I avoid spreading on my lawn to prevent t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Shade ground cover under honeysuckle from Wichita KS February 21, 2012 Hi! I know this is a bit odd, but I am trying to find a nontoxic, good ground covering plant that can live in the shade while competing with the roots of a whole bunch of honeysuckle. I have a few ide... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Grasses or Grass-like	Best time to plant Habiturf in Austin February 20, 2012 When is the best time to plant Habiturf seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Managing Roadsides Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like Vines	Native plants for roadside in Gallatin TN February 19, 2012 What native plant would you suggest that we try to establish on 100 feet of road frontage which gets full afternoon sun? The soil is mostly clay, and it's on a rather sleep hill about 10 feet high. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	How much water does St. Augustine require in Junction, TX? February 12, 2012 Can you point me towards a concrete study on how much water St Augustine requires to survive? Much appreciated - Native American Seed View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	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
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Meadow Gardens Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Landscaping large area in Webster KY February 10, 2012 We just bought a house that we fell in love with. The land around it . . . well it has GREAT potential but is seriously lacking at the moment. Trying to get the farm up and running leaves very litt... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses and turf grass for VA February 08, 2012 I recently moved to Blacksburg, Virginia. I am becoming involved with a church here that recently started a grounds committee. There is some discussion within the group of which varieties of native ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Planting Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Reseeding a dead lawn in Wimberley TX February 07, 2012 Our new house had a sodded lawn that now appears dead. There remains a layer of sandy soil as a part of the sodding process. Is there a way to reseed these existing slabs of sod and what process wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Need plants to grow between flagstones in Vista, CA. February 06, 2012 Hi, I have put in a flagstone patio set in DG. The DG is creating a very sandy messy surface on the flagstone, so want to plant a low ground cover between the joints. Its a fairly large area, in sun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Drought Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Can Habiturf be planted by hydroseeding from Austin? February 04, 2012 We are thinking about seeding our lawn with HABITURF. Could you provide any input on whether HABITURF can be planted by hydroseeding? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pollinators Compost and Mulch Problem Plants Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Reducing Allergens in Yards and Gardens January 31, 2012 What are some allergen-free native plants to Central Texas that thrive in the soil and can survive in the weather? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Habiturf in Houston January 30, 2012 I want to install a Multi-Species Native Lawn, like HABITURF. However, I live in Houston, Texas and most of your information on this topic doesn't address my region. As I don't have a heavily shaded... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Erosion Control Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Deer resistant plants for Pittsburgh PA January 30, 2012 What shrubs can I plant on a wet slope that gets partial sun that will help control erosion? They need to be something the deer won't eat! We have lots of deer. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Restoring tornado-damaged property in Alexander City AL January 29, 2012 Dear Mr Smartypants, We were struck by the outbreak of tornadoes last spring and our wonderful woods are now unsightly sloping pastures with erosion problems.. many stumps and coils of roots. We are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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