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| Color year round, welcome to Austin Texas. December 04, 2011 I am new to Austin and want to plant colorful flowers for fall and winter that get a "wow" reaction. I have not seen much at the local nurseries. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Information on edible tubers of hog potato from Austin November 10, 2011 I inquired a while back about hog potato or Hoffmannseggia glauca. You gave me some information on the plant but no information on when the plant produces the edible tubers. Also how long does it take... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for a lakeside bank in NC November 07, 2011 Our association is looking to plant a huge sloped area that runs down to Lake Wylie. We want to plant something that is good for erosion and that does not grow too tall so that we keep our view of th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shade tolerant groundcover plants for Tarrant County, Texas November 01, 2011 I live in far NE Tarrant County (Ft Worth), TX and need a groundcover that can tolerate complete shade and poor, rocky, clay soil. I need mostly for erosion control, and needs to be relatively low View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Central Texas flowers suitable for cutting from Leander TX October 29, 2011 Please suggest Central TX native flowers that would be especially suitable for a "cutting garden" for interior arrangements. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Comment on poisonous sweet pea plant from Kalama WA October 29, 2011 No question, comment only. I am aware of the story of Christopher McCandless (Call of the Wild)and the belief that he was poisoned by ingesting part of the sweet pea plant; however I am curious what ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native citronella mosquito plant wintering inside in Charlotte NC October 20, 2011 Can I bring the citronella mosquito plant in the house over the winter, or should it be planted outside. I live in Charlotte, NC. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native lambs ears wilting in heat from Fredericksburg TX October 19, 2011 3 days ago I had professional landscaping done in an area with plants that tolerate heat & sun well. We planted 7 healthy, large lambs ear & mulched. Everything planted is doing well except the lambs ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blueberries & Raspberries for Walla Walla WA October 17, 2011 Which blueberry and raspbery plants grow best and suvive winter in Walla Walla Washington View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Sun loving plants for flower bed by the pool in Weatherford Texas October 03, 2011 We have a 40' long x 2 1/2' wide flowerbed along our pool. It is in full sun with the pool deck across the front and a 6' privacy fence across back. Also, the level of the bed is 18" below the l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Container plants for cool weather in Cypress TX October 02, 2011 I am a novice gardener and I am looking for some ideas on potted plants for the fall/winter. They would be covered by a roof, but still susceptible to the elements. What can be planted now that will... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Golden groundsel plants or seeds for Bulverde TX October 02, 2011 Where can I find golden groundsel, plants or seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Early spring wildflowers of Pennsylvania September 30, 2011 What native wildflower is the first to bloom in Weedville, Pa? (Jay township, Elk county) I am working on a research paper for my Environmental Problems class, and this would be very helpful. Thank y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Patience pays off with chile pequin in Austin September 24, 2011 Hello. Re my June 08, 2011 message -- Guess what! The chile pequin is finally flowering and setting fruit in its container on my apartment patio. You said patience, you were right, and hooray once aga... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant called beargrass from Granbury, TX September 24, 2011 I am not a native Texan. We have a clump of what my husband (from Big Spring) calls "Bear Grass." It is over to the side of our yard and we have always enjoyed it (moved here in 1982). It blooms ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Drought stressed wooly butterflybush in Atlanta, TX September 24, 2011 My butterfly bush is dead looking from the drought. Do you think there is a chance it just went dormant and will return next year. I am still putting water on it. I believe it is a white wooly butterf... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants to stabilize sandy slope in Massachusetts September 23, 2011 Dear Mr. Smartypants, I am working on a small public housing project in Chelmsford, MA, northwest of Boston. We have a steep, sunny and SANDY slope and I am stumped as to what to recommend that wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native alternative for liriope September 20, 2011 I am looking for native alternatives to liriope for use in sun to part shade, moderate moisture planting beds. Would prefer evergreen options. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Sad Germanders in Johnson City Texas September 16, 2011 I have some grey bush germanders that never seem to do well although they did at first when I planted them four years ago. They have sun and dappled shade on the south side of the house. A friend in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Appropriate plants for septic field from Raymore MO September 15, 2011 Is it practical to plant coneflower, garden phlox, etc. on a septic drain field? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Nativity of Salvia coccinea (scarlet sage) September 14, 2011 Is Salvia coccinea native to Florida? In wikipedia they say it is native to Mexico. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Are there edible nettles native to the Austin, TX area? September 13, 2011 Are there any nettles native to this area? I would like to cook with them (if there is a good substitute, please advise). Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification September 09, 2011 In North Central Texas recommended plants, there are three coneflowers listed: Echinacea angustifolia-Black sampson E. purpurea-Purple coneflower E. purpurea-Eastern purple coneflower Is the Eas... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Caterpillars devouring Blue Wild Indigo in Jesup GA September 05, 2011 I have a false blue indigo growing in my garden. Every spring it gets defoliated by Genista moth caterpillars. It usually doesn't put out new growth until the next spring. This summer, it has put ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Survival of wildflowers after Hurricane Irene in Perkasie PA September 03, 2011 Mr. Smarty Plants, We have (had) a beautiful row of wildflowers and sunflowers along the one side of our house. Now that Hurricane Irene has passed, most of the flowers are matted down from the wind... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Request for seeds or cuttings for Malvaceae from French Botanical Garden September 03, 2011 hello We create a botanical garden devoted to the Malvaceae, can you help us by sending us seeds or cuttings? friendly the director jean-marie Jolicard botanical garden beaulieu 23170 Lépaud F... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Cahaba lily from Columbia TN September 03, 2011 My cahaba lilies have so many seed pods. I would like to use the seeds properly to grow more lilies. Can anyone tell me the best way to go about it? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native bi-color iris from Spring Branch TX August 18, 2011 Bi colored iris. I have four plants planted around our water feature last fall. Up until recently they all looked very healthy, yet not blooming. Several weeks ago I noticed that two of the plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought affecting native trees from The Woodlands August 18, 2011 I've been trying to grow native trees in my yard for the past 3 years and I'm starting to question whether the amount of time required to spend watering them during the long hot season in Texas is r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowers that open during the day from Webster NY August 17, 2011 Can you provide some information on flowers and plants that open during day with some examples. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What gives the Creosote bush its characteristic smell? August 09, 2011 Good evening, Mr. Smarty Plants, There is a question which I would please like to ask regarding a plant called "Creosote Bush" (Larrea tridentata)- does it actually smell like the creosote... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Reproducing Echinacea 'Sunbeam' from Powthan VA August 03, 2011 I would like to reproduce a flowering plant- Sundown echinacea. I have a plant now. Can you give me info on how to do it? thanks so much. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| It's so hot, even the Salvia greggii are sad, in Bulverde Texas July 28, 2011 I have several Salvia greggii in large terra cotta pots. The leaves have developed a yellowish tint and are thinning. What is the best process to get them back to full green foilage? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Error on message from Rogue River OR July 25, 2011 Previous message regarding sweet peas and how to get them growing was submitted with wrong state - It went out Rouge River, Rhode Island -- Should have been Rouge River, Oregon View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for landscaping along a creek in Lenoir, NC July 25, 2011 I live in Lenoir, NC and would like to landscape my creek bank that is about 90 feet long and is 200 feet from my house. I thought about evergeen bushes maybe rhododendron; some grasses; a few trees ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Color in non-native portulaca from Beach Haven NJ July 21, 2011 I bought a portulaca in a hanging basket and divided it up and planted it in my garden. It is doing ok..but I have almost entirely orange flowers..maybe two reds. I was hoping for multi-colored..red... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a school garden in College Station TX July 20, 2011 I need to plant some things in my school garden. Green plants and plants with some color. Hardly ever rains here. Please give suggestions. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Propagation of quincula lobata from Alleyton TX July 20, 2011 Quincula lobata..how to propagate and when? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for a property near a conservation area in MD July 18, 2011 Can you tell me what native plants and the type of landscaping that would be good to plant in front of a forest conservation area that is on a steep hill behind our future house? It is located in Manc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is Hibiscus coccineus still considered native in Dallas, TX? July 15, 2011 Is Hibiscus coccineus still considered native?. I recently was told by someone with the Native Texas Plant Society that it was no longer thought to have crossed the Sabine naturally. Thoughts... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for steep bank in Pennsylvania July 12, 2011 What do I do with a very steep bank with hard clay soil to stop erosion and to look nice. Is there a ground cover that would help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fragrant perennial plants for shade in Dallas July 11, 2011 I am looking for shade-loving perennial plants to provide fragrance in my garden. What plants would you recommend for my North Texas (Dallas) garden that is fully shaded by huge pecan trees? My curren... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Can Carolina wild petunia be planted over septic tank in Nokomis FL July 10, 2011 Could you tell me the root depth of the Ruellia caroliniensis/ Carolina wild petunia? Trying to determine if I can plant it over septic tank. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for under live oak in Houston July 09, 2011 Hi, We have a live oak in our back garden in Houston and would like to plant a combination of some native shrubs and flowers near it (preferably perennial). The garden bed is about 4 metres from the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Wide appearance of Texas Bluebells in Hillsboro TX July 07, 2011 I thought Texas Bluebells were rare, endangered and liked wet places. So why, after at least a dozen years of not seeing any and during this horrible drought am I seeing them where I have never seen t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Controlling Straggler Daisy July 07, 2011 Is there a barrier I can use that will keep Straggler Daisy under control so that I will not be a problem for my neighbors? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need some help with my Mexican Bush Sage in Rockport, TX. July 07, 2011 My Mexican bush sage looks leggy,ratty and sparse. It's planted in full sun and was cut back to the ground in early spring. My soil is sand and I've watered it sparingly as we've had no rain. I'm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mosquito-deterring plants for shady hillside July 05, 2011 We have a part to full shaded hill side/ native woodland area that was once covered with english ivy..we managed to get rid of all the ivy but now we are overtaken with violets..maybe they are even na... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Yucca blades damaged by weedeater in Hellertown PA July 05, 2011 Can I cut off the blades of a Yucca plant that have been eaten on the edges with a weed wacker and are very unsightly looking? Can they be cut back to the flower shaft? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Petals not developing on blackeyed susans from Nashville TN July 05, 2011 I have an established "patch" of black eyes susans. This year, the leaves are beautiful, the centers black..but the petals are practically non existent. They didn't seem to develop correctly. Any... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover for Laredo Texas July 04, 2011 I am in Laredo, TX and no longer want to waste water on grass. I would like to pull it all out and plant native, drought resistant ground cover - low growing, between 6-12 inches, sun and partial sha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants to grow under a black walnut tree in PA July 03, 2011 I want to plant some shrubs and flowers in an area with southern exposure that is dry, sunny, and within the drip line of, and partially under a large black walnut tree. I had been told that native pl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Container plant to grow in late afternoon sun July 02, 2011 I have a shaded brick walkway that leads to my front door. It faces west, and can get very hot late afternoon Houston sun, although it is shaded for the remainder of the day. I have been successful ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Something eating Monarda didyma in Washington DC June 30, 2011 Please Help, I have a couple of Bee Balm, Jacob Cline, plants, whose leave are being eaten, by what I do not know. None of the nurseries around here seem to have ever heard of this happening to this p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Light requirements for Heartleaf Skullcap from Smithville TX June 29, 2011 How much sun or shade does Heartleaf Skullcap need? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native Species List for Ponca OK June 24, 2011 I planted daylilies in my Austin garden and did not do well. I moved these daylilies to my garden in Ponca City Oklahoma and have done outstanding relying only on mother nature's rain. My garden in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Alternative to swamp sunflower for Austin June 15, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I love this forum and have learned so much from it! Do you know of an alternative to Helianthus angustifolius L. (Swamp sunflower) that requires less water and would be m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Standing cypress turning brown in San Antonio June 12, 2011 Last year I bought and planted a standing cypress. This year several plants came up. The tallest one was about 1 foot tall. After blooming the plant began to turn brown and die. My question: Is t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Chile pequin from Spring Plant Sale in Austin June 08, 2011 Re: chile pequin purchased at your Spring 2011 sale: it grows, seems to thrive, but sets no flowers and so bears no fruit. It's in terracotta in Ladybug potting soil, on a shady apartment patio. How ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can Flame Acanthus grow in North Carolina, from Kinston NC June 05, 2011 Can I grow the flame acanthus (humming bird bush) in eastern North Carolina. If so where can I find it. Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Spotted spurge in Dublin GA June 05, 2011 I noticed that you did not have a "Spotted Spurge", or "Chamaesyce maculata" listed. My Aunt asked me for help identifying it, until she remembered what it was. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information about Berlandiera spp. from DeLand FL May 26, 2011 I am looking for information (something cool) about green eyes, Berlandiera spp. Information such as any medical use or story associated with the plant. Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Year-round flowering in Laredo TX May 18, 2011 I'm trying to plant a variety of native plants in my mom's garden in Laredo, TX. The thing that I find a challenge is that she wants year round flowers. Can you suggest a few native flowering plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for red clay in Hattiesburg, MS May 16, 2011 Looking for plants and flowers to plant in red clay? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What to plant between patio flagstones in Austin, TX? May 16, 2011 I would like to plant something between my flagstones on the patio. Something that doesn't require a lot of water, low growing, and can stand a little to moderate traffic. It is in a shade to partly... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deceptively deciduous, Cedar sage in Austin Texas. May 13, 2011 Is Cedar sage deciduous or evergreen? Your database doesn't say. Thanks, and I always enjoy my visit to the Wildflower Center. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with gaura in Kyle TX May 10, 2011 Gaura - I seem to have something going on with this plant. I've tried fungicide that also works on mealy bugs and spider mites, etc., but they're looking rather puny? Any suggestions? thanks 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 |  | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Re-landscaping neglected garden in Franklin CT April 03, 2011 I am starting from scratch in a yard that has no planting beds or, for that matter, plants at all. House was vacant for quite some time, grass was three feet tall when we moved in. I would like to p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for Texarkana, TX March 31, 2011 I've been searching for a dependable list of attractive north east native plants, for gardens, landscaping, etc. Specifically, native flowers and shrubs. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mercer Society of Harris County Plant Sale from The Woodlands, TX March 15, 2011 Love the Name! Anyway, the Mercer Society of Harris County will be having its annual plant sale late this month and as usual I will be attending. I'm trying to find some tropicals and sub-tropicals... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What are the grey-green plants on oak trees in San Marcos, TX? March 12, 2011 The oak trees in the neighborhood in San Marcos, TX, are covered with clumps, or balls, of gray/green fluffy-looking plants. they remind me of bromeliads. You can pull and knock them off; after wind ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information about Cedar Sage from Austin March 11, 2011 I am new to the Austin area and was wondering about cedar sage (salvia roemeriana). Is this plant considered aromatic, non-aromatic of chia? And, other than the edible flower are other parts of the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Care for Monardella undulata var. frutescens from Pleasanton CA March 05, 2011 Inquiry about care of the plant Monardella undulata var frutescens "Jokerst." Full Sun? Soil? etc Thanks, Smarty! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cutting back perennials from Austin February 08, 2011 When is it time to cut back native plants; salvia;copper canyon daisy; verbena, etc? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What plants grow well in Athens, TX? January 18, 2011 Athens, Texas, we have very sandy soil mixed with clay, what plants grow well here? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Needs Help with Peonies January 14, 2011 With the clay soil in North Texas (Frisco) which variety of peony would thrive and become a reliable bloomer? I do work on amending the soil with expanded shell and compost, but ultimately, we still h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How does Asclepias asperula (antelope horns) respond to fire December 18, 2010 From your experience with prairie burns, how does Asclepias asperula (antelope horns) respond to fire? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Genetics of Anemone berlandieri flower colors December 01, 2010 Anemone heterophylla or Anemone berlandieri, Genetics. Is the variation in the flower color due to Genetic Incomplete dominance or Codominance? The same codominance seen in carnations. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for cutout in driveway in Houston November 12, 2010 I live in central Houston. I have a new driveway with a cutout of 4' x 8'. I would like to plant a shade tree that will not break up the concrete. What do you recommend? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Black-eyed Susans in potting soil on ground November 12, 2010 I would like to know if black eyed susans can be planted in just potting soil instead of mixing it in with dirt from the ground? I don't want to leave it in the pots. I want to plant it, but the grou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen tree for planter in Sherman Oaks CA November 11, 2010 We have a large cinder block planter, 6ftx6ftx6ft,in the back of our building and would love to find a good evergreen accent tree (but not pine like). Planter is near a building so preferable it shoul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| 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 | ||
| What habitat would my Antennaria solitaria like in Red Bank, TN? October 26, 2010 I want to know what habitat my mystery plant will like- sun, shade, dry or moist. I think it is an Antennaria solitaria or Little Pussytoes. I got it at a native plant sale here in Chattanooga. It has... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mulching Spring Bulbs in Upstate NY October 25, 2010 Just planted tulip bulbs for Spring. The Parks Department then put 4 inches of mulch on top. Will the tulips be able to get through and bloom come Spring? Is mulch a good winterizer for them? Indoor c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to have year round color in the garden in Fort Worth October 23, 2010 Hello, I'm sending an SOS for a miracle! Since planting is the best now during the fall or so I've been told for North Texas Native Perennials, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My beautifully mat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How do I prepare blackfoot daisies for winter in Austin, TX October 19, 2010 I have blackfoot daisies in my garden that have bloomed all summer. They are cascading out of the bed onto my lawn/grass. They have been so beautiful that I hate to cut them back. How do I prepare t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Nightflowering plants native to Northern Illinois October 12, 2010 Looking for any/all info on night flowering plants that are native to Northern Illinois. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| 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 | ||
| Landscaping around a pear tree in Tyler, TX. September 22, 2010 We have a large raised flower bed, approximately ten feet by ten feet, surrounding a mature flowering pear tree. Do you have any suggestions for landscaping with native plants in this bed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green blooms on Cedar Sage in Lucas TX September 22, 2010 I have two Cedar Sage (Salvia roemeriana) one purchased from your plant sale and one from a local nursery planted in part shade in the Dallas area. They seem to be quite happy and are blooming but ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Goldenrod not blooming in Lecanto FL September 19, 2010 My goldenrod(fireworks) grows only like a groundcover(3" tall) and does not flower. It is in full sun in my garden in Lecanto, Florida(zone 9A). What could be wrong? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need Native Plants for Ditch Stabilization in Texarkana, Arkansas September 14, 2010 I live in Texarkana, Arkansas. I have a ditch near the street in my front yard that is approximately 90-100 ft. long. It gets full sun. There is a lot of clay and rocks in the ditch. I need to fin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Annual plants for weed control in Pflugerville,TX? September 14, 2010 Can you suggest an annual or summer-dormant plant to mix with Dalea frutescens? The object is to discourage the spring-emerging weeds that precede the leafing out of the Dalea, so it should finish bl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information about a red-flowered Pavonia lasiopetala in central TX. September 07, 2010 I have grown Pavonia for years and just let it re-seed where it wants (and remove if I don't want it where it falls). This year I created a new 6 inch raised bed amended with compost and some manure... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blackfoot daisy declining in Austin September 04, 2010 My Blackfoot Daisies have grown large, bushy, have bloomed well over the past two summers. Now parts of the plants are drying up, dying. Will pruning out the dead parts help the plants to survive, or ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Copper Canyon daisy leaves turning yellow in Spring Branch TX September 01, 2010 My Copper Canyon daisies have grown well this year but the leaves are turning yellow. Any ideas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Specimen evergreen for sun in Central Texas August 28, 2010 I'm soliciting suggestions for a specimen plant for a new garden we're building. It will be planted in a 3' square raised (18") Limestone bed. It will be full sun, Western exposure, and relative... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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