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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...
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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?
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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...
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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?
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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?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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