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| Potential allelopathy of cultivar of Artemisia ludoviciana March 09, 2009 I recently submitted a question regarding allelopathic potential of artemisia ludoviciana on rusty blackhaw viburnum, not specifying that I meant Vibernum rufidulum. Mr. SP interpreted my viburnum as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can hackberry twigs and leaves be safely used in compost? March 05, 2009 If Hackberry trees and leaves have growth inhibiting compounds, should they not be used in compost piles? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cake decorations with flowers February 25, 2009 Can I decorate a cake with bluebonnets, lavender or mountain laurel blooms? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Artemesia ludoviciana allelopathic? February 20, 2009 I recently read that Artemisia ludoviciana is allelopathic to some other plants. I planted some last fall between a rusty blackhaw viburnum and a Mexican buckeye. Do you know whether it is phytotoxi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is resurrection plant (Selaginella lepidophylla) toxic? February 14, 2009 Is Resurrection plant (Selaginella lepidophylla)toxic? Is it safe for children to handle? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will a barrier hedge of Agarita cause any problems for horses and cattle? January 28, 2009 Will planting a hedge of Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) at the fence line in my blackland prairie pasture cause any problems for my horses and cattle. I am trying to create a sound and sight barrier ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Weeds safe for rabbits to eat January 21, 2009 I have several types of weeds running rampant in my large backyard. I can't seem to keep up with them. I have a couple rabbits and was wondering if the weeds are edible and would be okay to feed to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Do palm trees put off a toxic smoke when burnt? December 09, 2008 do palm trees put off a toxic smoke when burnt View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is scarlet buckeye (Aesculus pavia) poisonous? December 01, 2008 Is a scarlet buckeye poisonous? Anna View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia sp.) toxic to horses? November 21, 2008 Are crepe myrtle trees toxic to horses ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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