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Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for a pool fence in Ohio October 28, 2010 I live in Ohio and have a pool with a white vinyl fence. Each year I plant sunflowers around it, but they are so messy when the birds/bees find them. Previously I planted castor beans, however, they... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Planting turf grass in PA October 23, 2010 Is it too late to plant new grass in mid October in Pittsburg? Should I wait until Spring at this point? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Soils Grasses or Grass-like	Turf grasses and alternatives for NH October 23, 2010 I live in Hancock, NH, just north of Peterborough. We just bought a relatively new house that pretty-much has no lawn and minimal landscaping. Can you (or anyone) suggest native lawn grass alternati... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Dividing Gulf muhly in Leander TX October 16, 2010 I purchased a 1-gallon pot of Gulf Muhly (muhlenbergia capillaris) and am wondering if I can divide the clump in order to make my purchase go further. And, regarding that method of propagation, could... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for Austin October 14, 2010 For Southwest Austin in October, what is the best grass to to plant at this time of year? Three quarters of the property is in Bermuda but the back quarter-acre is weeds. We are having it excavated ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Soils Grasses or Grass-like	Need Native Cover Crop in Seguin, TX October 11, 2010 Is there a native winter cover crop that would control erosion until spring vegetation takes over? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for narrow planter boxes in San Antonio October 02, 2010 We have a narrow flower planter box in three sections above a french drain in front of our house. The box is about 2 feet high (filled with Gardenville soil) above a french drain covered with filter ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses in Allen County, Indiana September 25, 2010 Do you have images of Northeast Allen County, Indiana grass specimens with i.d.? I am a student teacher and am putting together a nature hunt list for my students. Thank-you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Growing Indian Wild Rice September 23, 2010 Could you tell me who has the Canadian rights to wild indian rice grass. It is a drought tolerant grass used in flour production for gluten free products. thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Problems with Mexican feathergrass in Austin September 21, 2010 All of my mexican feathergrass plants have died or gone dormant, laying down flat for the most part. Any idea what's going on with them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for hill in Saint Mary's County, Maryland September 18, 2010 Is there a native grass or grasses I can mow on a hill that faces south and is too large to water in Saint Marys County, Maryland? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Grasses or Grass-like	When to move eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) September 18, 2010 I have a huge Eastern gamagrass clump that I need to move. What is the best time of year to transplant native grasses View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Transplants Grasses or Grass-like	Move Roses or Ornamental Grasses in Crown Point, Indiana September 15, 2010 I have two ornamental grasses that grew real wide this year. They are blocking three big knock out roses that are four foot tall and four foot wide. My question is which one would be easier to dig up ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Mowable grass to grow under pecan trees in Houston, Texas. September 07, 2010 I read your answer on grasses that will grow under pecans, but I�m looking for a grass that will blend in a bit with the rest of our St. Augustine grass yard. Something I can mow. Our pecan trees are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Planting Muhlenbergia rigens in Austin August 16, 2010 I have a question about when I can plant Deer Muhly (AKA Muhlenbergia Rigens). It's pretty hot now, but I would like to know how much it needs to cool down before I can plant these grasses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass for Charleston SC August 13, 2010 Hey Mr. Smarty Plants. I live in Charleston, SC and am having trouble with my grass. What is the best wear resistant grass to plant in my area and when is the best time to plant it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass information for Brooksville FL July 31, 2010 Do you have any suggestions of seeding rates,row spacing, or size of plugs for restoration of Panicum rigidulum or Panicum abscissum? Basically interested in a pasture planting with cutthroat gras... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for hillside in N. Reading MA July 29, 2010 I am seeking a grass for a steep, sunny slope in the NE. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like Vines	Fast-growing vine for cinder block wall in Albuquerque July 26, 2010 I live in Albuquerque, N.M. and have a cement/cinder block wall and was wondering if there is a vine I can plant which will be easy to grow, grow fast and cover my wall without any type of help like a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Holding soil on a bank in Goldsboro, NC July 25, 2010 I live in Goldsboro, NC on a small ridge with a very steep bank on one side of our property. What native plants can we plant on the bank to help hold the soil. Also, what would be best to plant on t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Privacy Screening Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for delineating property line July 18, 2010 I have a neighbor who does not mow his grass or take care of a strip that runs between my property and his. I would like to plant some inexpensive, low maintenance, shrubs, that would do well in full... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass identification books for Texas July 17, 2010 We live northwest of Austin, on Nameless Road. Have MANY types of native grasses--can you recommend a good book, with photos, to use in identifying? Also, what native grasses are good for attracting... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Sowing native grass seeds in July in Georgetown TX July 06, 2010 I have a bare patch of soil behind my house. Can I sow native grass seeds now? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Shade Tolerant Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for steep slope in shade in Iowa July 02, 2010 I work for a small non-profit shelter here in Dubuque, Ia. that has a very steep slope behind the building that needs some sort of plant or grass planted to stop erosion. The slope gets little to no s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	When to mow native prairie grasses in Florence, Texas July 01, 2010 What is best time of year, if any, to mow a native grass prairie? 40 acre creek bottom planted with little bluestem, sideoats, prairie dropseed, love grass, switchgrass, bluegrama, sand dropseed plus... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Rain Gardens Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for moist, steep hillside in Tupelo MS July 01, 2010 I have a very steep bank that I have pampas grass planted in spots. It must be a natural spring in the bank because it stays very wet and runs into the street below. Can you suggest something to pla... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Septic Systems Grasses or Grass-like	Non-native smoketree for California City, CA June 28, 2010 I was wondering if you could tell me if it would be a good or bad idea to plant a Smoke Tree (most likely European) in the vicinity of a septic tank. We are looking for something which will provide a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for a steep slope in New York June 27, 2010 We just installed a swimming pool in our back yard, which is at the top of a south facing slope. After the pool was installed the slope is now 3 ft higher and very steep (unmowable). I'd guess steepe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Turf Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Native xeric grasses for Colorado June 24, 2010 Tired of mowing - replacing western exposure full sun lawn with native xeric grass. Please explain the pros and cons of Bouteloua Gracilis (Blue Grama) and Bouteloua Dactyloides Bella (Bella Blue Gra... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Will Thunder Turf do well in shade from Iola TX June 23, 2010 Will the Thunder Turf do well in shady areas or is there a better blend of native grasses that would thrive better? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Erosion control in West Union IA June 22, 2010 Erosion control and native grasses/plants for steep, shady slope in northeast Iowa. We are building a house in northeast Iowa (near West Union in Fayette County). The road that was graded to the ho... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Grassburs in native lawn in Utopia TX June 22, 2010 I recently planted native Texas grass (Buffalograss, blue grama & curly mesquite) at my new house in the hill country. I had to bring in all the top soil. The grass is doing great, but in one area o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants to prevent erosion on slope in Texas June 19, 2010 We have an erosion problem developing on the low side of a gently sloping hill. We are in clay soil at the base of the hill with oaks and pines. We have a right of way that is without trees forty fee... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for shade, poor soil in Park Ridge NJ June 17, 2010 Hello! I live in far northeast New Jersey, by the New York state border. I am looking for plants for areas of my lawn that nothing currently grows in - due to shade and poor soil quality - very rocky,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for East Texas that require no mowing or watering June 16, 2010 What native grass can I grow in deep East Texas that would require no supplemental watering and no mowing? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Grasses or Grass-like	Controlling switchgrass in Fredericksburg TX June 12, 2010 How do you kill switch grass..too much has grown on our property. Originally planted to stop erosion due to oak wilted trees lost on hill behind house, which worked,but now it is everywhere. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for medians in Colorado Springs June 11, 2010 Our city has stopped watering our historic landscaped medians due to severe budget shortfalls. The medians were historically tree boulevards but have had curb and gutter and blue grass added over th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Water Gardens Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like Vines	Flowering vine for trellis behind fountain in Anaheim Hills CA June 05, 2010 We are looking for a flowering vine to plant on a trellis surrounding a water fountain. The fountain splashes leaving the soil constantly wet. We have tried numerous vines, but they all die due to t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a sunny sloped roadside in Ohio May 31, 2010 I am looking for a solution to a slope that cannot be easily mowed. Our yard is flat until you get about 15 feet from the road at which point it angles up to a small 5 foot area next to the road. I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for Boy Scout project in the Georgetown-Washington DC area May 29, 2010 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I am in the process of preparing an extensive native grass planting at Thompson's Boat House in Georgetown, Washington DC for a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Project. It is m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Advice on grasses under walnut trees May 28, 2010 Little advice on grasses: I am prepared to plant zoysia under two walnut trees. Forgot about juglone-is this a good idea? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Non-invasive, drought tolerant turf grass for Brownsville TX May 22, 2010 Since Bermudagrass is considered "invasive" by many in the industry, what drought tolerant, non-invasive turf grass would you recommend for South Texas lawns? (Brownsville area) View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants to hold a slope in NY May 17, 2010 We recently built a house (on a hillside) and now are having some drainage issues on a fairly steep slope (a small creek is forming in the swale the excavator made "deal" with the drainage). Yester... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Need grasses to stabilize a moderately steep slope in Pennsylvania May 17, 2010 Hello. We have a moderately steep slope in a shady area that is in need of some help. The grass that is in place there seems to be thriving - nice and green, with good growth. However, kids running... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Pine bark on non-native St. Augustine grass in Kingwood TX May 12, 2010 I had two large Pine trees cut down. In the process of cutting the trees down there is a lot of pine bark from the tree on my St Augustine grass. Will this affect the growth of my grass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Severely cutback sloping soil in Dripping Springs TX May 09, 2010 We have 5.5 acres off Henly Loop just north of Hwy 290 about 10 miles west of Dripping Springs, TX. The former property owners carved out soil from a sloping area to get soil for the driveway. Doing ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Ground cover for steep slope in Washington DC May 07, 2010 We have a steep slope in our garden in Washington DC which has sun from noon to sun set. Could you please recommend some low maintenance plants which would be a good ground cover and limit erosion? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Slope eroding in Martinsburg WV May 05, 2010 I live in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. My soil is shale/clay I am unable to grow grass it seems to burn up every year. It gets full sun and is on a hill. I have used topsoil and reseeded it... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Need to stabilize a south facing slope in Henderson, NC April 30, 2010 Hi, I have a south facing slope that is heavy clay with rock under it. It gets a lot of sun. I have planted a few bushes and some ground cover, but with all the snow and rain we had this past winter, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Problem Plants Grasses or Grass-like	Aggressive native Inland Sea Oats in Whitehouse Station NJ April 29, 2010 Can you direct me to a source of help managing a very aggressive grass, Chasmanthium latifolia, Woodland Oats or Indian Sea Oats. It is behaving like a very noxious plant and I am concerned as I am h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Three native grasses in grass mix research April 20, 2010 On a recent visit to the wild flower center I was informed that you had satisfactory results from the grass mix research funded by Walmart. Please let us know which 3 grasses and the percentage of e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for pool area in Fort Worth April 20, 2010 We have a new pool in our backyard, and now also quite a bit of bare land to go with it. Looking for native grass suggestions and also shrubs/trees that I can plant around the pool area for privacy an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Failure to bloom of gulf muhly in Dripping Springs TX April 19, 2010 I have had several gulf muhly in my garden for about 8 years, but last fall they did not bloom, however several others only feet away did. Do you have any idea why this might have occurred? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Water Gardens Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Best time to plant wetland plants in NY April 19, 2010 Hello Mr. Smarty Plants - I'm working on a fresh water, shoreline wetland creation project in New York State. I've created two zones of native wetland plantings, an emergent shallow marsh zone ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Arguments for planting native grasses in College Station TX April 09, 2010 I hear big ads about putting zoysia grass on my urban lawn but I would rather plant native grass, like Texas Bluegrass (for shady areas) and Blue Grama and Buffalograss grasses. What arguments can I g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants to hold a slope in Western PA April 04, 2010 We have a hillside that keeps moving/sliding due to lack of vegetation. What kind of ground covering can we plant to help maintain and stabilize the hillside? If you need to know the climate here, we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for South Texas Coast April 02, 2010 Grasses S. Texas Coast. Hello! I love all of the information available in your database Mr. Smarty Plants database (as well as the rest of the site) and find it quite useful on many fronts. My... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Rain Gardens Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Landscaping recommendations for site in Dubuque, IA March 27, 2010 I need a seed recommendation. Here are the variables: Location: Dubuque, IA (east Central Iowa) Soil type: Sandy to sandy and gravelly. Part is a riverbank facing east. Steep bank then flat to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants to provide nitrogen for compost in Houston March 27, 2010 I leave my clippings on the lawn so I don't have enough 'green' for my compost. I'd like to plant an unobtrusive area with some native that I can mow on a monthly basis. The area is in partial... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Using corn gluten to suppress weeds in buffalo grass, blue grama and curly mesquite March 22, 2010 I own a home in central Austin and am replacing my St. Augustine lawn with a native grass blend of Buffalo, Blue Grama, and Curly Mesquite as a pre-emptive attack for the inevitable drought conditions... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a Steep Bank in Wisconsin March 21, 2010 We live on a lake with many white and red pines. The steep bank needs something not adversely affected by a buildup of pine needles to hold the sandy soil in place. The bank faces west and the pines ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Lawn Maintenance in Colorado March 20, 2010 When do I begin to fertilize and water my grass in Colorado Springs? I am selling my house and want my lawn to look green? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a sloped pond bank in SW Ontario March 19, 2010 I'm looking for native (Southwestern Ontario, Canada) plants to slow erosion and provide a nice appearance on a mildly steep, 20 foot bank leading to a large pond. The bank faces west. And, are tree... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for yard in Sweetwater, Texas March 19, 2010 What plants or grass would you suggest for an area that that is located on the east side of our house - full sun morning through noon, then it's shaded the remainder of the day.. Thanks!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Central Texas native plants good for cut flowers in Austin March 15, 2010 What are the best native plants to Central Texas that can be used as cut flowers for indoors in the home? I have a large garden that will be partly vegetables, partly for cut flowers. Thank you for ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a dry hillside in central Texas March 07, 2010 We need to plant some plants or grasses on a 3/4 acre sloaping hillside which does not get watered. Any recommendations for native grasses or plants which don't need care and will keep the lot from e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for Uvalde Co., Texas March 03, 2010 I plan on seeding a new yard in the Utopia area in central Texas with a combination of Texas native grasses (Buffalograss, Blue Grama & Curly Mesquite). When can I broadcast the seeds..how warm shoul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for a sunny, dry slope in NY March 01, 2010 Looking for plants, native to area, that are quick growing to a height of approximately 6" to 12" for a steep slope comprised of shale in a sunny location. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	When and how to mow native grass in Texas February 27, 2010 We live on a ranch near Kerrville. The grass is sparse KR, purple three-awn and some Texas wintergrass. How and when is the best way and time to mow this native grass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replenishing a fallow field in Central Geogia. February 22, 2010 I have recently taken a 54 acre field out of cultivation and would like to replenish the soil with native cover plants. There is a slope to a portion of the field that is experiencing some erosion. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Low-growing grass for steep hill in Austin February 10, 2010 I'm looking for a low-growing grass for a steep hill in my backyard. My issues are it can't be mowed because the hill is too steep, it can't be trimmed with a weed eater because it's a very large... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	When should I plant bermuda grass seeds? February 10, 2010 When should I plant bermuda grass seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for 60 degree slope in Mobile, AL February 09, 2010 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants,I live on an eroding 60 foot bluff in USDA Zone 8A, along Mobile Bay (AL). To address erosion problems we are using a gabion-style product called "Green Terramesh," which is ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants/grasses for a bioswale in Maryland February 08, 2010 Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm looking for a good seed mixture, wetland plant/grass mix, to use in Bio-Swales in central Maryland. Can you help me? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Native grass for caliche soil in Austin February 06, 2010 I am interested in using native grasses in part of my lawn per the recent article on these from the Wildflower Center. The problem is I live W. of Austin where there is very little top soil and calic... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Low height, drought tolerant grass for Central Texas January 22, 2010 What is the best drought tolerant grass for Central Texas that can be used as a low height lawn? I remember seeing a news account (Austin TV) about some UT research at the Wildflower Center that deve... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass planting time in East Texas January 11, 2010 When is a good time to plant grass in East Texas - Harrison County? Thanks so much. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants to stabilize a steep bank in South Carolina January 09, 2010 I would like to use native plantings to stabilize a steep bank. The bank is on the side of the gravel road I cut back into the woods and around a 36" pipe going under the road to allow the free flow ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Septic Systems Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Raised beds over lateral lines in Solgohachia AR January 02, 2010 I would like to build raised flower beds over my lateral lines. They would be planted with strawberries and perennials. Will this cause any problems with the absorption into the ground or not lettin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native Indiangrass as a hedge December 13, 2009 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I would like to create a grass hedge as a foundation planting for a portion of our garden. One side of the planting is a concrete sidewalk to our garden shed, the other side wil... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Native grass mix suitable for Houston December 10, 2009 Do you have a native grass mix that is appropriate to the Houston area- or will the one you have developed to this point work as well here as it does in Central Texas? If not, when will you begin to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	When to plant grasses on Long Island, NY December 06, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants; Are there any grass seeds that I can plant NOW, early December, on Long Island, NY? The planting environment is on and near a sandy bluff on a bayshore, where it can be windy ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Vinca minor and St. Augustine grass November 22, 2009 Will St. Augustine grass choke out vinca minor? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Clearing up the nativity of so-called Baltimore sedge (Carex senta) November 12, 2009 Dear Smarty Pants: Hi, did you ever get more clarity on the Carex senta issue (baltimore sedge)? Whether or not it was a wetland grass? I too am in Maryland and was thinking of planting it for a law... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants to stabilize a steep slope in east Texas November 09, 2009 We have a very steep dirt dam in Winnsboro TX, full sun, and burmuda and rye grasses have not been enough to keep from having some mud sliding. We keep adding clay and reworking but want to preserve t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replacing St. Augustine with native grasses in San Antonio November 04, 2009 I am hoping to replace St. Augustine on a sloped yard with native grass. I was wondering where I might get information on the prairie grass seed mats used by the TXDOT highway dept to stop erosion. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Holding bare soil before sowing native grasses in spring. November 03, 2009 I want to try your buffalo/bluegrama/curly mesquite. Right now my yard is ploughed. What should I do until spring? I assume I should add living compost to the top 3", plant bluegrass for now, and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for seeping hillside and muddy bottom area October 28, 2009 We live on the north side of Lake Travis. About half acre of our property is currently planted with natives. The other half consists of a huge limestone ledge, a steep slope with little soil that seep... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replacing St. Augustine grass with native grasses in Georgetown TX October 28, 2009 I have a St Augustine yard around my house. I would like to introduce or replace this type of grass with some of the Buffalo, Blue Gamma and or Curly Mesquite. Can I plant some of the native seed in... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	New low maintenance grass similar to Turffalo October 27, 2009 While touring the Wildlife Center, our group was told about about a new low maintenance grass similar to Turffalo. It only grows several inches tall, drought resistant and crowds out other grasses an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Need some help with a Buffalo grass planting in Salado, TX October 23, 2009 Recently we planted buffalo grass sod in the spring of 2007. During the summer I had a problem with barnyard grass due to a lot of rain. During 2008 I had a problem with nut grass. I had been advise... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Indiangrass by seed or plugs in Greenville SC October 18, 2009 Mr Smarty Plants, is it better to establish Indiangrass by plugs or seed? Seems you would get much quicker coverage by seed, tending to choke out "strangers". I'm establishing a small native mea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for October wedding in Texas Hill Country October 16, 2009 I am planning an October wedding at a Texas Hill Country vineyard. I would like to incorporate some local, seasonal plants in the floral design. Can you recommend some hill country plants, flowers, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Plants for area around pool in Plano, Texas October 13, 2009 I just built an in ground pool in Plano, Texas and now want to landscape around it on my own. I am curious what plants/shrubs you recommend. There will be plants/shrubs on three sides of the pool. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native plants for morning sun in Pembroke MA October 07, 2009 Could you please suggest native groundcover,plants/shrubs/grasses for eastern facing slope which gets morning sun? It is my front yard which slopes down toward driveway so it would be a major focal po... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Plants for slopes in South Texas October 05, 2009 Can you provide a list of plants for use on slopes in S. Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Eliminating crabgrass in Middletown MO September 28, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I am having trouble with my lawn, specifically with the crabgrass in it. It now covers over 1/3 of it. I started using corn gluten meal this year, with limited tangible succ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for bioswale in Vero Beach FL September 28, 2009 Can you recommend plantings for bioswales located in Volusia County area of Florida? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Controlling weeds in Buffalograss in Pflugerville, TX September 26, 2009 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, After a visit to the wildflower center a few years ago, my husband and I decided to do buffalo grass from sod in our new house. We love the way it looks, but I've been neglec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for horses September 20, 2009 I have 7ac with big and little bluestem. I'm told big is bad. And my horse eats ground veg and not the bluestem. So I'd love to replant the entire tract with something for the horse, deer, and nativ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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