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| Pruning Bittersweet Vine December 29, 2009 I am interested in learning how to prune my American bittersweet. The vine has enjoyed it's second summer in my backyard. I would like learn how to prune it, not only for size, but to help keep the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are grape vines killing oaks in San Antonio December 20, 2009 I have some large live oaks growing in sand on some property I have south of San Antonio that are slowly dying one limb at a time. Some large mustang grape vines are growing in and around them and I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vine for privacy on a deck in Southern California December 10, 2009 I am looking for a climbing vine/plant that is non-flowering and can be grown year round in Southern California. We are looking to help create a private area along a deck for my grandmother because h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vine to cover fence line in Bridgeport, Texas December 04, 2009 We are looking for a year round vine that will cover our fence line. Flowering and non-flowering. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What to do about mildew on Trumpet Vine? November 25, 2009 My Trumpet Vine tends to get mildew on its leaves. Any suggestions? Thanks so much. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native vine for California deck November 24, 2009 Can you recommend a native California vine to grow on our deck to cover a trellis under a deck? There is a canopy of live coast oak above the deck so there is bright, filtered light. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vine for stucco wall in St. Petersburg FL November 21, 2009 I would like to cover a 15' stucco wall with a fast growing, low maintenance vine. The wall faces south. I live in St. Petersburg, FL. What do you recommend? Would star jasmine or creeping fig be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Control of invasive vine in North Carolina November 18, 2009 Hi, I live in Piedmont NC, have vines that twine around my shrubbery and are impossible to pull out of the ground w/o breaking because they are so thin/delicate. The leaves are maple-like (3 lobes), ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Spots on leaves of sevenleaf creeper in Austin November 14, 2009 Have 3 seven leaf creepers that are planted in mostly shade. In Sept & Oct 2009 all 3 plants had dried up leaves which fell off; however, all three plants grew new leaves when we got rain and are com... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can a mustang grape and an oak coexist in Austin November 04, 2009 I have a healthy mustang grape vine growing on an oak in my yard. While the vine provides plenty of good food and a pleasant environment for many birds throughout the year, I feel it is overtaking the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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