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Grasses or Grass-like	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
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	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
Grasses or Grass-like	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
Grasses or Grass-like	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
Grasses or Grass-like	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
Grasses or Grass-like	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
Grasses or Grass-like	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
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	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
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like Trees	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
Seed and Plant Sources Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	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
Erosion Control Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for erosion control in Pittsburgh, PA August 22, 2009 I have a terraced high side lot(front of house). I currently have Yuccas growing, but they are too invasive. Can you suggest plants, shrubs, or ground covers that are not as invasive and will still ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass for family cemetery in Gallatin TX August 20, 2009 Recently, we made a family cemetery, and are now trying to find a type of grass that will make a healthy lawn for it. What would be an appropriate species to plant here? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalograss for Mason County, TX August 19, 2009 I am interested in planting buffalo grass at a ranch home in between Mason and Fredericksburg, TX. I've read buffalograss doesn't do well in sandy soils, which this area (Hilda, TX) seems to have a ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for a wildflower meadow in Greenville, SC August 17, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have been establishing a wildflower meadow in Greenville, SC. Our current wildflowers are: Purple Coneflower Perennial Black-eyed Susans Cardinal Flower Butte... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Erosion control in Santaquin UT August 11, 2009 I have a hill in my backyard; it is about 40 ft tall and about 80 ft wide. It is probably a 1.5 to 1 slope ratio. I am going to be landscaping my back yard and have top soil put on the hill as well. S... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Tufted hairgrass seed for Houston TX August 06, 2009 From Houston-Texas I am looking for a seed grass called tufted hairgrass ( deschampsia caespitosa ), if you can tell me where to find this kind of seed. Thank you for helping. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replacement for St. Augustine grass July 29, 2009 I live in Georgetown, TX. I have an acre lot with many large Live Oak Trees. Currently we have St Augustine grass growing, but with the drought, it's not working out well with rainbirds putting down ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Need recommendations for native plants on a dry sunny hillside in Baltimore Maryland. July 28, 2009 Need native recommendations for sunny, dry hillside for ground cover or shrub in Maryland. Mowing the grass is a pain and an energy waster (and I don't want to be tempted to extend some adjacent exi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Looking for a tall ornamental grass native to Massachusetts. July 23, 2009 I am looking for a tall (4-8 ft) ornamental grass, native to Massachusetts/ New England. It needs to be tolerant of moist to wet soil, and preferably colorful. Thanks for your help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Water Gardens Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Native water plants for bio-retention pond in North Carolina July 22, 2009 I am looking for North Carolina native plants that can take part shade and very wet conditions (bioretention pond environment). Any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Thicken clumps of Panicum virgatum in Stafford VA July 22, 2009 I am growing Panicum Virgatum varieties that will be transplanted in September to form a Native American maze project. I have given the quart size starts a root fertilizer when I planted them to try ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Rain Gardens Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants for a bioswale in Baltimore July 22, 2009 What native plants would suit a bioswale in an urban part of Baltimore City? The clay soil gets waterlogged and the site has part shade. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Controlling erosion in Leburn KY July 21, 2009 I would really appreciate advice on controlling a serious erosion problem in eastern Kentucky. The slope is north facing, shady and moist with rich soil. Would prefer to use native Kentucky plants. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Planting Propagation Grasses or Grass-like	Need native grasses to re-introduce on land in Live Oak County, Texas. July 21, 2009 How do I find out what type of grass is native and how to reintroduce it (once we get some rain)? The area is southern Live Oak County approx 10 miles north of Orange Grove TX, about 2 miles from Lak... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grass to replace St. Augustine in Houston July 18, 2009 I read your answer to the question on the Houston Chronicle's website in relation to watering St. Augustine grass. You referred to St. Augustine as non-native, but from what I can gather St. Augusti... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	When to plant bermudagrass in East Texas July 17, 2009 When to plant Bermuda grass in East TX, Center, Nacodoches, Lufkin and Center area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Transplants Grasses or Grass-like	Planting from pots in summer in Austin July 01, 2009 It's the last week in June and temperatures are going to be at 100 or more all week. I've some plants that I'm wondering about transplanting to an exposed site in this heat: muhlenbergeria lindheim... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seeds and Seeding Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for steep embankment on the Missouri River in Nebraska July 01, 2009 Hi, My embankment along the Northeast Nebraska shoreline of the Missouri River is eroding the land away. Do you have any suggestions for seed I could throw over the side of the bank that would grow... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Procedure for planting buffalograss June 30, 2009 I would like to get a full schedule of events/actions for planting a lawn with buffalo grass. The area is already a lawn, though mostly weeds. It is June/July. First, cover area to be seeded with b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for a sandy slope at a weekend cabin in central WI. June 30, 2009 I have a cabin in central Wisconsin where the soil is equivalent to a sandy beach. There are some areas that are nearly impossible to mow because of how steep the incline is. Could you recommend som... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Assessment of Turffalo buffalograss June 26, 2009 Hi, I'm in the process of planning what type of turf to get for a new home in NW Austin. Turffalo/Tech Turf has showed up as a great possibility and I saw some mention of it back on March 05, 2008... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Plants for a bank too steep to mow June 24, 2009 Like the inquiry made in late June of 2008, mine involves a bank that is too steep to mow. However, ours is facing south. I am looking for a native grass, plant or groundcover. Any suggestions? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a steep bank in Virginia June 23, 2009 I have a small yard with a 3 foot steep bank that I want to plant on. I am looking for fast growing ground cover. There is some shade but not a lot and has a southern exposure. Ground is a bit roug... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for wildlife in Katrina recovery area of Louisiana June 21, 2009 I live in La in an area decimated by Katrina and want to establish 11 acres of wildlife friendly native short grasses. It is partly designated wetlands because it floods, but also has long periods wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) for Ontario, Canada June 17, 2009 Is there a grower/distributor of Buffalo Grass in Canada? I want to seed it soon. Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replacing grass on steep hill in Georgia June 16, 2009 I live near Atlanta, Georgia. My yard is a steep hill, which makes mowing VERY challenging. If possible, I would like to remove the grass and plant something hardy that does not require mowing. What p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Problem Plants Grasses or Grass-like	Removal of weeds in buffalograss mix in Houston June 15, 2009 I recently attempted to seed a small lawn area with a buffalo/blue grama grass mix, unfortunately for me the area has been hit hard with weeds. Is there an environmentally friendly method to reduce... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Juncus effusus Twister question June 07, 2009 I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I bought a Juncus Effusus,"Twister", and was wondering if it can be brought in the house during winter as a house plant or is it just an annual that will die in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Pathway material for Kerrville, TX May 30, 2009 I have removed the St Augustine, expanded a perennial bed of mostly natives and created a pathway along the new bed. Can you recommend a plant to use as a pathway? It should require low water, be hea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Will not cutting grass make its roots stronger? May 27, 2009 I live on a lake that has a hill. There is some problem with erosion on the hillside. Our association wants us to not cut the grass to stop the erosion. How does not cutting the grass help the roots g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Watering Grasses or Grass-like	Failure to thrive of Cherokee sedge in Spicewood, TX May 18, 2009 I have several Cherokee sedges, just planted in March. Three of them are doing fine, but the rest look like they're dying. Some are right next to one that is doing great. Any ideas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants for cemetery north of Dallas May 16, 2009 I need something to plant on a grave in a country cemetery north of Dallas. There's no water piped to the site; it's basically just a pasture. I'm hoping to find a native plant that will be fairly ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Would there be wild buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) growing in Williamson County? May 13, 2009 Greetings, I have done a "test planting" of buffalo grass in my yard. There are now some blooms (?) on the grass and I have noticed similar blooms on grass in two different places in the area (Tay... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Using salt to kill bermuda grass May 12, 2009 (Submitting to site per your request on Facebook, plus an added bit o'info) I am considering trying to kill off the bermuda grass around my raised bed with salt. Vinegar isn't cutting it.. S'pos... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Landscape color for Rialto, CA May 11, 2009 My sister-in-law lives in Rialto CA near the base of the San Bernardino Mt ranges and it gets very windy out there. She and I were trying to figure out the best native plants for her area. Her home fa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for wall behind pool in Huntingdon Beach California May 11, 2009 I have a backyard pool and I just removed a messy ivy hedge that grew along the back block wall. The plant was shedding too much leaves. I would like the new plant to hide the fence and grow close en... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants for eroding hillside in Kansas May 08, 2009 We have a creek running thru our property and the hill running down to it is about 30 feet tall, in some places almost straight down, some sloping. Some is in shade, some full sun. We would like som... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for chain link fenceline in Nash, TX April 29, 2009 I have chain link fence all the way around my yard and I am getting tired of having to weed eat along the fence line. I am looking for some type of year round decorative plant or grass (preferably on... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants to retain slope in Salisbury, CT April 25, 2009 We want to plant a newly dug out slope with native plants that will retain the dirt. It is sun to part sun near a lake summer cottage. Thanks!!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Planting grass seed in Greenville SC April 24, 2009 What type of grass seed is best to use in a sunny/ shady area where some grass is already growing? And how is the best way to prep the area for seed and fertilizer or what should I do before and after... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Wildlife Gardens Grasses or Grass-like	Protecting plants from birds near bird feeder April 24, 2009 I am happy to have several cardinal pairs living in my yard, but I need to discourage them from eating & destroying my purple heart planted under the huge cedar that holds my bird feeders. The cardina... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for banks of a retention pond in Alabama April 24, 2009 What can we plant on the inner and out walls of a detention pond to stop erosion? The pond is located in a neighborhood in Mobile, AL and the walls are 9 ft high with a steep slope. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Special requirements for Density buffalograss in Austin April 23, 2009 Are there any special requirements for Density Buffalo beyond the requirements of other, more common, types of buffalo grass? Background: We live in NW Austin, and we recently installed density bu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Non-allergenic landscape in Fairfield, CT April 18, 2009 I live in Fairfield, CT and need to have a non-allergenic landscape. Can you please list plants, ground covers, and trees/shrubs that would be beautiful, and help in this critical situation? The lan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Meadow Gardens Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Flowering plant for hillside in Brookings OR April 16, 2009 We live on the Chetco river and the bank in front of the house is on a hill. What would be a flowering plant that would maintain the integrity of the hill? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Tree without extensive root system in Ozark, AL April 10, 2009 I would like to plant a tree (in full sun next to a brick house wall) that doesn't have an extensive root system. I have concerns about the roots and the water/septic lines, as well as the concrete h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Water seepage problems in basement in Philadelphia April 09, 2009 I am interested in stopping/limiting water seepage into my basement by placing water absorbing ground plants along one or both sides. The grass we planted when home was new in July 2007 has taken on o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Vines	Stabilizing a shale slope in Virginia April 08, 2009 I have family members who recently built a new home in Virginia. The site required extensive excavation resulting in a large 30 foot, nearly vertical, shale wall behind the house. They now want to r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for creek area near Abilene, Texas April 04, 2009 I have constructed several low water crossings on a live creek in the Abilene,Texas area and need to find out the best grass to plant to hold secure the soil and keep down erosion. The creek does runs... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for near a salt water swimming pool April 01, 2009 I need some suggestions of plants that will grow next to a public salt water swimming pool, located in Bossier City, Louisiana View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses to replace mondo grass in California March 30, 2009 Hello - I live in the Southern California coastal zone, and am looking for a drought resistant, turf alternative. My husband wants to use "Mondo Grass", but I know that is not native to the regi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for area under pecan tree in Tennessee March 26, 2009 I have two big pecan trees in my yard and would like to know what kind of grasses would thrive in the shade and also survive for my area of the country. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for Georgia March 26, 2009 I am new to Georgia by way of Colorado and would like to plant a drought resistant, tough grass/sod alternative in my backyard. Would buffalo / grama grass do ok in this climate? My backyard doesn�t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for a creek bank in Northern Illinois March 26, 2009 Hello. I live in Northern Illinois. The creek (northern exposure in a wooded area) on the back of my property has bare muddy banks and is subject to seasonal floods. I want to plant something hardy t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	How can I control Rescue Grass in my newly seeded prairie restoration? March 25, 2009 Hello, This past fall I solarized the existing turfgrass in my front yard and seeded with the native tallgrass prairie grasses and wildflowers. My goal is to restore a small patch of tall grass pr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plant for full sun behind waterfall March 21, 2009 I have a 24 inch waterfall around my pool. I need to plant something behind it. I have full sun and hot Texas weather. I will be watering everyday, so what do you think would grow well in this area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Trees	Potential allelopathy of cultivar of Artemisia ludoviciana March 09, 2009 I recently submitted a question regarding allelopathic potential of artemisia ludoviciana on rusty blackhaw viburnum, not specifying that I meant Vibernum rufidulum. Mr. SP interpreted my viburnum as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Curvularia blight in buffalograss in Kansas March 05, 2009 Our buffalo grass is infected with a fungus called curvularia. How can we treat it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Difficult slope in Tarrytown NY March 03, 2009 I hope you can help. Is there a way to plant some native shrubs and plants on a steep slope that is filled in some areas with rock without having to tier the slope? The section is approximately 50' w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for south Florida March 02, 2009 I live in south Florida, south of Miami about 30 miles. I would like to get rid of my St. Augustine lawn and plant native grasses. Can you please suggest some plants I could use? Will buffalo grass... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for Gilmer TX March 01, 2009 I would like to get some native grasses growing on our farm that are good for wildlife - barnyard grass - sedges - smartweed - have read and heard that all I need to do is disc and fertilize - yes/no ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Top soil dressing for bermudagrass February 25, 2009 Need to apply top soil dressing to bermudagrass. Can you suggest any type? This area is heavy clay soil and need to even out the lawn as well as feed the grass. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Low cost landscaping in Federicksburg VA February 22, 2009 Hello, I live in Fredericksburg Va and I rent a townhome with a small yard. My back yard is almost completely mud and my front yard has a hideous square shrub. So my question is do you have any plant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Flowering native plants for Bastrop, TX February 20, 2009 What type of flowering plants, trees,and bushes will grow in Bastrop, Texas? I see lots of things around, please help, have never done before. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for traffic area in Austin February 11, 2009 What time of the year is best to plant grass seed in Central Texas? My lawn is in bad shape due to the drought and my dogs. I am considering replanting with tall fescue, do you have any comments or ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Identification of native wild grass in Austin February 01, 2009 I had some landscaping done in my yard in Austin. My aim was minimal care so I requested native Texas plants. I am plant illiterate and just now looking in the City of Austin "grow green guide" to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	The effect of plant growth regulators (PGRs) on tall grass species January 25, 2009 I have a question about some established native grass areas that we have on our golf course in eastern Missouri. For the past eight or nine years we have been working hard to transition these areas f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Drought-resistant plants for Paradise, California January 23, 2009 We are moving to a new home in Paradise, CA. What drought resistant plants do well in Paradise ? Thank you !! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	What flowers will ducks and swans not eat? January 11, 2009 I live by ducks and swans. They love eating my flowers. Any suggestions on what flowering plants they won't eat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass for area under pecans in Abilene, TX January 01, 2009 I have two large pecan trees in my back yard. Grass has always been hard to grow under these two trees, but lately all grass seems to have "vanished" and I'm left with mostly bare soil. Is there ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for Van Zandt County, Texas December 13, 2008 We have approx'ly 200 acres in Van Zandt County, Texas between Edom & Ben Wheeler of which approx'ly half is pasture land and has been used for hay for the past several years. We would have convert... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Grasses or Grass-like	What to do about grass dying under pin oaks in Iowa December 10, 2008 We have 2 pin oaks about 15 years old in our front yard. The grass has started dying out under and around them. What can we do? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Soils Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native flower bed with part sun December 05, 2008 I have recently put in three small flower beds and replaced the hard clay with decent dirt. The site is shaded in the AM but mostly sun in the PM. I would like to plant natives - what can you recommen... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Propagation Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants native to Galveston that would survive in Austin December 01, 2008 What plants are native to the Galveston, Texas region? Can any of those plants survive in the Austin area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Compost and Mulch Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Possibility of replacing Bermudagrass with native grasses and wildflowers November 24, 2008 Are there any native grasses and wildflowers that can compete with bermuda grass to make a nativ-y wild area without removing the bermuda? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass for miniature horses October 31, 2008 We are looking for buffalo grass or a grass that can be eaten by miniature horses. We have a small non-profit in south Austin and bring the minis home on weekends x2 a month. Our yard has been dirt w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Growing grasses under juniper trees (Juniperus ashei) October 29, 2008 Mr. Smarty Plants, Yesterday, I attended the plant sale at the Wildflower Center. I purchased cupgrass and switchgrass seeds only to discover the grasses may need more water than I am willing to u... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for steep slope in Virginia October 24, 2008 Please help! Looking for landscaping ideas for a very large Steep hill. Features: slope is approximately 45-60 degrees, clay soil mixed with fill dirt, lots of deer, partial sun, seeking minimal maint... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Replacing junipers on slope with wildlife garden October 23, 2008 Gradual replacement of Juniper with natives? We have a 10 foot deep slope with less than a 45 degree angle that is all covered with old, overgrown Juniper. It does not appear to serve any purpose ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Problems for plants growing over closed loop field of geothermal system October 22, 2008 We would like to install a geothermal heating/cooling system on our Wisconsin property. Are there any environmental problems with the heat that is put back in the earth from a geothermal system? We ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Winter care of native perennials in Austin October 19, 2008 Last spring I planted some wildflowers suggested by Deryn Davidson. they did extremely well. I planted-Gulf Muhly,Big Muhly,Red Yucca,Purple Cone Flower,Wine Cup, Large Buttercup And Mealy Blue sage, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for sloped clay hillside in Ohio October 16, 2008 I have built a new home located on a hillside, our soil has a tremendous amount of clay in it. We have a sloped hillside that flows within 25 feet to the back door. The area is wooded and therefore ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grass for detention pond in Illinois October 06, 2008 Hi, please advise regarding grass for bottom of detention pond. I have pond with drawdown time 4 days, what grass could survive being underwater 4 days, and not die? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for a drainage easement in central Texas September 29, 2008 I have a 1/3 acre of drainage easement behind my home. I would like to cover it with wildflowers. It is only wet during or shortly after a rain and otherwise does not have water. I have channelled ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Wildflower meadow for birds September 19, 2008 I put in a wildflower feed plot for the song birds 3 years ago. We prepared the bed by first using Round Up to kill all the grass then lightly tilled to scratch the surface and planted the wildflower ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Problem Plants Grasses or Grass-like	East Texas grasses for holding soils September 17, 2008 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I have a question about the East Texas area: Specifically, which natvie grasses can be planted to hold the soil/new roads through the winter? Here is the situation: (Against... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Planting Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Submerged paving under lawn September 07, 2008 I had 4 patches of rectangular areas (about 4'x6'or more) in my lawn where the grass is fine in spring but totally dies in summer. I decided to till these bare patches so that grass may grow better... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	TIF 419 Bermudagrass vs. Zoysia September 03, 2008 I'm currently faced with the decision to sod my yard with TIF 419 or Zoysia. Zoysia is double the price so my knee jerk reaction is to go with Bermuda. Proponents of Zoysia claim it requires less m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants for bioswale in Tennessee September 02, 2008 What native plants do you recommend for a bioswale in Tennessee? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for field in Fairfield, TX August 21, 2008 We are clearing youpon, briars and small trees from 13 acres of woods near Fairfield, Texas. We want to plant native grass(s) that can tolerate shade and part shade, but also tolerate mowing(shredder... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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