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| Broad leaved evergreens for DC May 06, 2011 We are looking for a flowering evergreen shrub, native to the mid-Atlantic, that grows in part shade but will tolerate full sun. We have been researching rhododendrons and azaleas but are concerned a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant plants for a bioswale in NJ May 06, 2011 We live in Morris County, New Jersey, on the edge of a nature preserve, i.e., deer are a bane to everything we plant. We recently had to have a swale dug on the west end of our house to deal alleviat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mystery plant in VA May 06, 2011 We bought a new house with an established garden bed last fall. We have a tall single stemmed plant with long slightly twisted leaves that looks like a tall tulip plant. However, it is just starting... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for lunaria in VA May 06, 2011 Where in the state of Virginia or North Carolina can I purchase the Lunaria annual plant? (the purple leaf lunaria annual plant) View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for a screen in DC May 05, 2011 Live in Washington DC vicinity (zones: 7-8). Looking for hardy shrubs to screen a 47 foot long picket fence and provide barrier to neighbor. It is western exposure with sun light. Ideally evergreen, d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant trees and shrubs for PA May 05, 2011 My yard backs up to woods, and we have a herd of 12 deer who peruse the neighborhood. This winter, the deer went after bushes and trees that they previously have not touched: euonomous and leyland cyp... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| East Texas Natives and Botanical History May 05, 2011 I am looking for flowers &/or flowering shrubs that are native to east Texas, especially that would have been in this area over 100 or more years ago. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Freeze-damaged Texas Mountain Laurel in Austin, TX. May 05, 2011 I have a Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) that is several years old. During this past winter, one of the freezes we had split one of the largest trunk right below the soil line. T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Powdery mildew hits Rock Rose in Round Rock Texas May 05, 2011 My beautiful Rock Roses have gotten spots of white fuzzy "fur" on their leaves in the past month. This is not something they have ever had before and I'm worried its some kind of disease. Is it so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Where to find Yarrow for sale in the area of Ft. Worth TX? May 05, 2011 I'm very fond of the native plant called "Yarrow." Where might I find this in the Fort Worth area, and what are the tips for growing it. Seems like I saw it in one of the gardens at the LBJ Wildf... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will wood shavings in the soil require nitrogen from Charleston MO May 04, 2011 I cut down a big maple tree and a lot of the wood shavings was left in the soil. I planted a flower bed over the area this spring. I later read that the wood chips in the soil would use a lot of nitro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of pines on I35 between Dallas and Denton May 03, 2011 I frequently drive I-35E from Dallas up to Denton and I've often wondered if the pine trees that I see near the road and in the surrounding areas, especially between Lewisville and Denton, have been ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Recommendations for house plants for South Dakota May 03, 2011 Thank you for your web site! I live in Enning South Dakota, and I am new to this beautiful part of the United States. I would love to grow house plants but don't know where to start looking or what k... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible sawflies on loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) May 03, 2011 My pine trees looked great a week ago, now one from top to bottom is almost without needles. It is covered with greenish caterpillars. They have several stripes down their back . Could these be saw fl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees non-toxic for horses in California May 02, 2011 I would like to plant next to my pasture. Please send a good variety of nontoxic (for horses) plants for shade. I live in Redding Cal. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are my potted Prunus caroliniana plants shedding leaves in LA, CA? May 02, 2011 I bought Prunus caroliniana in pots to use as privacy fence on my balcony. Have had them for about 6 weeks and they are shedding a lot of leaves. Some leave are drying out and others have what ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for erosion control in sand on coastal Georgia May 01, 2011 I've been tasked with identifying native grass varieties or mixes (Coastal Georgia) that can be used for erosion control on sandy slopes created from dredged river sediment and that receive lots of s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs to block dust from dirt road May 01, 2011 I live on a dirt road in Northwest Missouri. Could you recommend a fast growing, low maintenance shrub/bush that will form a barrier to block the dust from the dirt road? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hedgerow to block sounds and scenes of traffic May 01, 2011 What would make the best year round hedgerow to block the sight and sounds of traffic 60 feet from my house? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for hedge not toxic to horses and llamas in California May 01, 2011 I have goats llamas and horses, and need a short hedge that is non-toxic to them. It will be along a section of no-climb fencing, but they would be able to get to it. I lost a foal this morning and co... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification for West Virginia May 01, 2011 Looking for the name of a wild flower in West Virginia, small golden colored petals..resembles a daisy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Agave with large stem growing May 01, 2011 It is a large stem growing from my agave plant in the middle of it. It looks scary and ugly, what is it? Is it poisonous? Is it rare? It gets taller and taller everyday, what to cut it. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Holes in leaves of wax myrtle from Austin April 30, 2011 I just purchased 4 of the 5 gallon Wax Myrtles at the last spring plant sale and after planting them, they are getting eaten by bugs leaving holes in the leaves. I can't find any of the bugs doing th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought tolerant Plants and moving Wax myrtles in Austin April 30, 2011 Mr. Smarty Plants, What are the most fire resistant and drought tolerant plants for caliche soil in Austin area? I am considering relocating or removing my wax myrtle shrubs because they are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for NY wetland yard April 30, 2011 We have standing water in our yard for the entire spring and sometimes summer if it's a rainy one. We dug a ditch and found that our yard has a natural spring, which explains a lot. I need to know ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it live oak sprouts or parasites from Austin April 30, 2011 You must get tired of questions about "Live Oak sprouts." I just read your recent Q&A about this. But I'm getting mixed info about whether the "sprouts" are actually Live Oak growth of some sort ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning oaks in August from Pflugerville TX April 30, 2011 Can I do minor pruning on my Lacey oak and bur oak in August if it is hot and dry? I'd like to prune one limb from each. The Lacey oak limb is about 2 inches in diameter, and the bur oak limb is ab... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are any cherry trees poisonous from Clovis CA? April 30, 2011 Are there some cherry trees that are poisonous? if so, how do you identify them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planning and designing a green roof from Austin April 30, 2011 I am in the planning stage to decide about planting a green roof as part of new construction. My ideal plant life on the green roof would have minimal root structure (deeper roots mean deeper soil mea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for creek bank in North Carolina April 29, 2011 I would like a list of plant options to plant on an almost vertical creek bank in some location in Charlotte, NC. The creek runs through a 300 acre basin, maybe 3 or 4' high banks and I have never se... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of volunteer tree April 28, 2011 I have a volunteer tree in my yard that has a mixture of serrated, non-serrated, and partially-serrated leaves on it. My tree identification guides all assume either serrated or non-serrated. How do... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a tree to replace a large oak tree that may be dying in Bedias TX. April 28, 2011 I live in Bedias, TX in Grimes County. One of the largest oak trees on my property looks like it's dying. It's simply not leafing out well. I literally can't afford for this to happen since I depen... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to Prune a Mountain Laurel to make it more tree like in Hendersen, NV April 28, 2011 How do I prune a Texas Mountain Laurel into a tree? Just bought a 15 gal. with two trunks above the crown. Was told that multiple trunks are their natural growth, which is OK. But all research call... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Live Oak Leaf Drop in North Carolina April 27, 2011 We planted a 15 foot, approx. 3" caliber live oak tree last summer and it seemed very healthy throughout our unusually cold winter in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. (Winston-Salem). Now it's ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Would like suggestions for a tree or bush to be given as a memorial gift for friends in Austin, TX. April 26, 2011 Hello, I would like to give a memorial gift of a tree and/or bush native to the Austin area to friends living there. Any suggestions? Local vendors would be appreciated also. Thanks very much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Weeds invading non-native Asian Jasmine in Dallas April 26, 2011 Weeds have invaded my Asian Jasmine. What can I do to kill the weeds and not the Asian Jasmine? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native mint invading flower beds in Kendallville IN April 26, 2011 A few years back we were given two sprouts of something referred to as peppermint tea. We planted in our flower bed and now it has taken over. It seems to start slow in the spring but doesn't take lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Carolina Jasmine failing to turn green in Pleasant Garden NC April 26, 2011 We planted Carolina Jasmine last year and it did great. This Spring we only have about 2-3 small green leaves beginning on the vines. We did not cut them back in the Fall. Is it time for them to be tu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of a plant with bumpy red fruit April 26, 2011 I have a bush with red berry like pods on it. They are about 3/4 of an inch bumpy round with a big seed inside. The leaves are smooth and oval shape. Please let me know if it is poisonous or not, and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tree with non-aggressive roots for next to pool in The Woodlands TX April 26, 2011 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants. We live in Spring, TX and are looking for a full-sun shade tree to plant in a large planter (about 6'x6') next to our pool. We want the tree to provide shade for our full a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native lawn grass for El Paso April 24, 2011 I am new to the El Paso area and my front and back yards are currently mostly dirt with a tiny bit of dying (thank goodness) bermuda grass. I want to seed both yards with something that will grow well... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought and Fire Resistant Plants for Round Top, Texas April 24, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Pants Do you have any advice on plants which are drought tolerant and fire resistant for a central Texas location near Round Top Texas? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care of recently propagated Century Plant from Litchfield Park AZ April 24, 2011 To germinate some century plant seeds I put them in dirt and put the pot in a tray of water. Now, I have 3 sprouts about an inch tall and they came up about an inch apart. Question is, how should I w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of trees in Georgetown and Austin area from Chilton TX April 24, 2011 I recently visited Georgetown,Texas and the Austin, Texas area. There were many multi-trunk trees in yards and in landscaping at the hotel we stayed at. What kind of trees are these multi-trunk tr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Companion planting with heartleaf skullcap from Arlington TX April 24, 2011 What can I plant with heart-leaf skullcap when it goes dormant in the summer? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Live Oak in Boerne TX April 24, 2011 I had my large Live Oak trimmed last year. This spring there seems to be a problem with leaf growth. Most leaves are small in nature and appear to have been attacked possibly by bugs. Many of the bran... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| HOA chopping down wax myrtles from Katy TX April 24, 2011 My local HOA just chopped down 80+ wax myrtles saying that they lived out their life span..they are roughly 18-20 years old..is there a species of wax myrtles that lives only 20 years..or did they co... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native Bradford pear in Katy TX April 24, 2011 Hi. I have a Bradford Pear that I wrapped during the freeze at the base of the trunk during last years freeze. It is about 4.5 yrs old. The base has cracked and the top is dry and lifeless; however, a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Year-round ground cover for sun/shade April 24, 2011 Looking for a native ground cover for shade and middle afternoon/evening sun. Would like it to cover all year. I planted aguga and it froze. I have two large beds (I used about 70 4in plants for ea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shade tree with no roots to interfere with patio in Lake City FL April 24, 2011 I have a 4x4 area surrounded by cement patio but would like a tree for shade that does not have roots that will mess up the slab. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Fragrant Ash grow in Bowie County TX? April 24, 2011 I live in south Bexar County in very fine deep sand. Will the Fraxinus cuspidata grow in my soil and temperature? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of shrub from Kuala Lumpur April 24, 2011 I am seeing too much of shrubs used for landscaping that looks like dill, its stems are pretty woody and its leaves looks and smells like dill, are they the same? Can I consume this shrub that looks l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Weeping live oak and beetles in Elgin TX April 24, 2011 I have a live oak that I just noticed is weeping from a small spot about 3' above ground, foamy and smells like beer, several beetle species attracted. Also some very small insects in the foamy area. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen, deer resistant native plants for Austin April 24, 2011 Are there any evergreen, deer resistant native plants that thrive in Austin? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of plant from childhood April 23, 2011 I am trying to locate and identify a plant from my childhood (I'm 65). It was either a small tree or possibly a tree formed hedge like plant. It had small roundish leaves scattered on tiny limbs simi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removal of Invasive Mint April 23, 2011 The herb Mint is taking over my flower garden. How can I kill this out? Thank you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for under pine trees in Colorado Springs CO April 23, 2011 What can I plant under pine trees in Colorado that will grow every year? Would like ground cover; tried bishop weed. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can Dicentra exemia survive in Texas from Houston April 23, 2011 Is the Houston/Austin area too hot to grow "Bleeding Hearts" dicentra eximia (King of Hearts) They seem to grow in the wild in Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Accompanying plant for non-native dianthus in Arden NC April 23, 2011 Hi,I have dianthus and need a small plant-full sun to go with it down both sides of our driveway-thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smell barrier around chicken pen in Austin April 23, 2011 What are some shade to part-shade loving, aromatic plants (akin to Lavender or Jasmine) that will do well in Central TX? I'm trying to plant things around my chicken pen that'll create a smell barri... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What happens when plant shoot apex is removed from Nashville TN April 23, 2011 What happens to the plant when a shoot apex is removed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small trees for NJ shore April 22, 2011 Hello! What's a good native shrub or small tree to feature in my front yard in Brigantine, NJ, on the Jersey shore. Sunny site, dry, sandy soil. The yard is very small. I'm trying to design a l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| A bounty of options for planting natives in Hockley Texas April 21, 2011 I have about 1 acre of land in Hockley Texas, outside Houston, that we had cleared of shrubs and poison ivy. We kept the trees so there are some areas with mostly shade and some areas with partial su... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Late blooming Esperanza in St. Augustine FL April 21, 2011 I bought an Esperanza at a plant expo- I was told it was a Florida native Allamanda. It took me two years to figure out what I had. Mine grows 8 ft. tall and is huge! But it doesn't bloom until alm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for erosion control in IL April 21, 2011 Steep 40ft slope in rural Illinois with Sandy soil. Recently several trees slid down this slope due to wet conditions. We need any inexpensive plants to hold the hillside in check before erosion creep... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Location of Indian Paintbrush in Lewisville, TX area April 21, 2011 Know the location of any spots where Indian Paintbrushes grow in North Texas? I'm in Lewisville, about 10 miles north of Dallas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Partial shade plants for underneath ash tree in Tarrant County, Texas April 20, 2011 I have a BIG Ash Tree in my front yard that blocks out most afternoon sun. I generally get morning and evening sun. I am looking for something to plant around the base of the tree so my yard doesn'... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of plants from India April 20, 2011 Where can I find identification of a plant that is from India. It climbs up trees and has beautiful small orchid type flowers. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need an attractive plant to help stabilize a wet area in East Stroudsburg PA. April 20, 2011 We have a small run off from one pond to another. At the bottom of the slope, the area is always wet--and not from the run off. Is there a low growing plant that would provide a root system to help st... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for a sunny location April 20, 2011 Looking for Native ground cover for sunny slope in LaRue TX… I would like something that will cover year-round and flower in Spring/Summer/Fall. If it has a berry in the fall for birds and attracts bu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of purple flower near Ft. Worth April 20, 2011 I'm doing a Flower Project for my Biology class. My partner and I have found a flower that we cannot identify and neither can our teacher. I found it on Interstate 35 going through Ft. Worth, Texas. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How do I save my recently transplanted yaupon holly? April 20, 2011 Recently transplanted (two weeks ago) a yaupon holly tree from one part of the yard to another. Leaves are beginning to turn yellow and fall. What can be done to save this plant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need information about broadcasting wildflower seeds in a pasture 70 miles east of Dallas, TX. April 20, 2011 We recently moved to upper east TX - 70 miles East of Dallas. I would like to broadcast wildflowers in our pasture. I'm assuming I'll need to wait until next fall, but not sure about that. Can you t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with a Coreopsis eating beetle in Shiro, TX April 20, 2011 Mr.Smarty Plants,(Sorry, I kept messing up with my emails) Anyway, here goes: I usually have a beautiful meadow full of lanceleaf coreopsis blooming by now. Not this year. I found to my horror every s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need suggestions for replacing invasive privet in the Dallas area. April 20, 2011 We are removing invasive privet at a project. We will need to substitute native plants and would like to know how to find out which plants should be used. We are in the Dallas area. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| One wax myrtle declining in Austin April 20, 2011 I have 3 wax myrtles in a row; two are doing fine and one is looking "sad". It is thinning and when I checked a few branches they were dead, I pruned it and it was dead. I have had the trees for 7 y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Summer flowering small trees for NY April 20, 2011 Request recommendations about trees for terrace. Would like flowers or color in summer; not spring. (Some of my trees are twenty five feet high.) Full sun, some wind, large containers. Please recomme... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can non-native red-tip photinia be burned in fireplace from Lilburn GA? April 20, 2011 Can I burn red tip photinia in my fireplace? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Aluminum foil disorienting insects under plants from Brierfield AL April 20, 2011 Does covering the ground under plants frequently attacked by flea beetles with aluminum foil really disorient the insects? But does it also disorient beneficial insects? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with dogwood borers in TN April 20, 2011 What is the best way to treat native dogwoods infested with Dogwood borer insects? I have cut and removed the dead ones and the ones with large patches of bark missing but would like to save the remai... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a windbreak on a slope in OH April 20, 2011 Have property at the top of a valley with a steep drop off. Would like to know native to NE Ohio ground covers, grasses perennials, and not too tall trees for windbreak that will prevent erosion. The ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Gardening advice for Ontario, Canada April 20, 2011 HI there. I see most of the readers are in CA, I am in Ontario Canada. I am in need of some advice on a nice flowering all year round garden for both sun/partial sun/shade garden. Some for direct sun ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting a redbud in VA April 20, 2011 What is the best time of year to plant Redbud (Cercis canadensis)in Burke, VA, 22152 - fall or spring or does it matter? And is there a certain size tree that is best to purchase for greatest chance o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where to buy a non-native globe willow from Beatrice NE April 20, 2011 Where can one buy a globe willow tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to tell the difference between native and European thistles April 19, 2011 How can I tell the difference between invasive (European) thistles and thistles that are native to Texas? And what is the best way to eradicate the invasive varieties? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can non-native guavas be successfully moved from Gulfport MS? April 19, 2011 Can guavas be moved successfully from one established planted location to another? My mother is having to relocate due to MDOT and we would like to move her established guavas. Thank you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a sandy slope in NY April 18, 2011 I can really use your help. I have a steep very, very sandy slope I need to plant to stop the erosion. It gets sun from 9:00 to 2:00. I plan on adding an irrigation system in the area. Planting is goi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees and shrubs for South Austin April 18, 2011 I live in South Austin about 5 miles east of LBJ Wildflower Center. Soil: about 2" apparently amended, about 2 inches black soil, then hard caliche. What trees or large shrubs would be able to sur... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Preventing erosion on a sloping lot April 16, 2011 I am trying to find a native plant to use on a sloped area in my back yard to help prevent the slope from eroding away (zone 7- N. Atlanta, GA). I want something evergreen, between 6 to 30 inches tal... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| A privacy hedge for NJ April 16, 2011 My backyard faces a highway in New Jersey. 18 years ago White Pines were planted for privacy, but they have since grown and now there is no privacy at all as the tree trucks are rather bare. Is ther... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ornamental shade grasses for Dover AR April 16, 2011 Ornamental shade grasses for sandy soil or silt, part shade, or even vines. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to slow water runoff in Austin April 16, 2011 What native plants (rocky northwest Austin) will block water runoff? It seems as if something deep-rooted and densely growing would help. Grass comes to mind, but the area gets at best 2 or 3 hours of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for a slope in PA April 16, 2011 I've got a steep southeast-facing slope near the house that is mostly overrun with day lilies. It gets plenty of morning sun. I've had some luck with goldenrod and New England aster along the steps ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought resistant ground cover for Rancho Cucamonga CA April 16, 2011 I live in Southern California. Could you please recommend a low maintenance, drought resistant ground cover that does not attract rodents to create as their home (more than one suggestion would be GR... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Esperanza freezing back in Highlands, TX April 16, 2011 I have an 3 yr. old Esperanza that froze the last two yrs. but grew back each spring. This spring after getting about 2 ft. the leaves at the bottom began turning brown at the edges and now seems to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating non-native grasses growiing in non-native alfalfa in Clint, TX April 16, 2011 I have six acres of alfalfa in Clint, Tx which was planted three years ago. After taking it to Jaime Iglesias PhD, CEA-Agriculture Texas Agrilife Extension El Paso County; he responded: Mr. Zuniga: ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Moving Iris bulbs April 15, 2011 I will be moving and want to take my Iris bulbs with me. Can I dig them up now that they are in flower? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Gardening advice for Quebec April 15, 2011 I live in Aylmer Quebec 1. I bought some lily bulbs at a Christmas bazaar. When can I plant them and what do I put in the hole with the bulbs? 2. I bought a little potted cedar at COSTCO for a Ch... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| red maple bark damage by squirrels April 15, 2011 We have two acres of land, largely covered by various oaks and cherry laurels -and, after many hours of cutting down chinese tallow trees..finally some red maples. Our problem is that we also have a s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Solution for erosion on steep slope in California April 14, 2011 Dear Mr.Smarty Plants, I have a serious hillside problem in Santa Cruz County resulting from the recent deluge of rain. Steep to sheer now with no plants left on it after the hill slide washed to th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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