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| Grass for shade under Post Oaks in Austin October 04, 2008 Can you recommend a water conserving grass for shade under Post Oaks in Austin. Very gravelly poor nutrient soil. thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for shady area with sandy soil September 23, 2008 We have very sandy soil, is there any type of grass that will grow well. Also, very shady. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in New Jersey September 21, 2008 hi ,i live in rahway nj and i was wondering what are good plant and shrubs to plant for this area. we are doing all new landscaping and we have alot of shade areas. we like the ornamental grasses but ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for area shaded by crabapple in Philadelphia September 19, 2008 Can you recommend native plants about 4' tall to plant under a crabapple in the corner of a yard in front of a fence? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hanging flowering plants in part shade in Denton, TX September 18, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I'd like to hang 4"-6" pots with flowering plants from north-facing eaves. That area gets an hour or so of late-morning/noon sun. Also, my apt. faces a large courtyard so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in Texas September 14, 2008 I am looking for shade tolerant shrubs to plant near our carport. We live in Plum Grove, near Splendora, Texas. I don't want anything with thorns that will scratch the paint or me while getting i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in Pennsylvania September 13, 2008 i would like to plant a small area in my rear yard, that is full shade in the summer (when the trees are full with leaves) and part shade in early spring. i live on a state park - there are plenty of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ornamental plants for under live oaks September 08, 2008 What ornamental plant will do well under Live Oak trees? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen for shade August 28, 2008 Hi, I am looking for a plant that is evergreen (or semi evergreen), native to central Texas, and shade tolerant. This is for a Wildscape area in San Marcos. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native groundcovers for bare, shady space in Oklahoma August 22, 2008 I have recently acquired a new residence that has very little lawn to speak of. The backyard is in an unfortunate position to catch significant amounts of rainwater from nearby yards, and is sloped. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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