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| Need landscape suggestions for area exposed after last flood on Black Creek in Forrest County. MS September 18, 2009 We live on the Black Creek in Mississippi. After the last flood, we now have a steep sandy slope which is unmowable, and incredibly weedy. We want to remove the unsightly weeds- kill if necessary, and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Salt-tolerant plants in Central Texas September 16, 2009 Do you have any suggestions for salt-tolerant plants in Central Texas? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identifying native grasses in DeSoto TX September 15, 2009 I want to plant my 1.5 acre yard in a native grass; there are already some grasses growing there. How do I identify this grass? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native buffalograss for Round Rock, TX September 14, 2009 Hi, I am wondering what the best Buffalo grass selection would be for Round Rock, Tx? I have about 400 - 500 Sq Ft that boarders the street that I would like to maintain as a natural type of environme... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Overseeding sprig planting of native grass in Kansas September 12, 2009 Can I overseed a Sprig planting of native grass in Kansas in the Fall? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bioswale in Orange CA September 08, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm looking for plants for a bio-swale in Southern California. Do you have any suggestions for plants that do well in water but can also can handle long dry summers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for horse grazing in Wichita Falls, TX September 08, 2009 What are the best horse grazing grasses to plant in the Wichita Falls, Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to prevent erosion in clay soil in Heron, NY September 07, 2009 What plants could be used to plant on clay soil, Eastern exposure in full sun to stop erosion on a bay side hill with a steep grade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removing grass under oak trees in Pflugerville TX August 30, 2009 I would like to use the newspaper-and-mulch method to smother grass under the canopy of live oaks, a bur oak, and a lacey oak so that I can plant natives that will thrive there. However, I'm concern... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native landscaping in Austin August 24, 2009 I am planning to convert a pretty large portion (app. 500 sq feet) of my front yard from St. Augustine to an area with native and well-adapted plants. I have solarized the area to kill off grass and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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