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Looking for a vine to grow on limestone pillars. February 24, 2009 Could you please suggest a vine which would grow on the limestone pillars at the front of our home near New Braunfels? We would like something that is attractive but does not harm our home. The pill... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native vines for pergola in Denton, Texas January 28, 2009 We ve built a pergola under our Post Oaks and Winged Elms. The soil is sandy, as you would expect with post oaks. Are there any native vines, hopefully with a pretty flower, that I might coax into g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Vine for pergola in Kilgore, Texas January 21, 2009 Have recently constructed a 10'X 20' free standing pergola with a 14' X 24' treated wood deck surround. The support posts are inset 14" from the outside edge. I want to grow greenery on the per... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Plants for pavilion over fountain in Washington State December 26, 2008 I have a tall fountain in a 7 foot square which is surrounded by pavers. Inside the 7' square there is about a 2' mulched soil bed around the center fountain and an iron type pavilion that goes up h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Climbing plant for Maryland December 09, 2008 Hi I am looking for a climbing plant which is native to Maryland. I want the plant to climb up the front of the house to assist with cooling in summer and to make the house look more attractive. I wou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Vine for planters in Houston, Texas October 31, 2008 i'm looking for a native climber/vine that would be suitable for a south facing facade that doesn't have a deep root system..to create a sort of green screen using planters sitting on the second lev... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Support for Climbing Hydrangea October 28, 2008 This past spring I planted a large climbing hydrangea at the base of a walnut tree which we have had to cut down this fall. The plant was very happy there and I'd like to keep it where it is but don... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Flowering vine that will bloom in East Texas in March October 08, 2008 What kind of flowering vine will bloom at the end of March in New Caney, Tex. 77357? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Care for a Campsis radicans in Yakima, WA October 08, 2008 I have a Campsis radicans it is in a 7" pot and the plant is 20" tall. It was a clipping given to me by a lady that is now out of town. My question is: I live in zone 6a so do I leave it in the p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native vine for privacy fence in Tennessee September 29, 2008 I am looking for a vine for privacy that grows in width not up; thru a standard 4' chain link fence. Colorfull. Can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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