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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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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