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Grasses or Grass-like	Watering grass, before or after cutting it August 21, 2008 Should I water my grass before or after cutting it, after it has not been watered in a few days along with dry times? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	What is Andropogon saccharoides? August 06, 2008 I am reading Roy Bedichek "Adventure with a Texas Naturalist" I came across a reference to sage grass (Andropogan saccharoides)p. 23. I searched the data base and didn't any infromation abou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Problem Plants Grasses or Grass-like	Controlling sedge in vegetable garden in Mississippi August 03, 2008 I have a veg. garden surrounded by Purple Sedge. The nut grass has been contained/eliminated by replacing all dirt 1' down. Now the surrounding sedge is beginning to creep inward infesting the gard... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Hardy plants for a narrow yard in Illinois July 28, 2008 I have an area in my yard that is approx 35 feet by 5 feet that is shaded on the east by a 4 ft fence and on the west by the house and above by trees. It slopes off to the neighbors yard (so doesn't ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Is nimblewil (Muhlenbergia schreberi) a turf grass or a weed July 26, 2008 Mr. SP, I have seen nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) both promoted as a turf grass and disparaged as an invasive pest. Do you have an opinion on this grass and whether/where/how it should be us... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like	Is Sedum recommended for a greenroof project in Houston July 23, 2008 Would you recommend using Sedum for a green roof project in Houston, Texas? Will the humidity effect the sedum? If sedum would be a poor choice, what would you recommend for Houston? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Evergreen native plants for slope in South Carolina July 14, 2008 We would like to plant an evergreen garden in our backyard, which is on a slope. It receives the sun from approx 9-4. We have an above ground pool, and patio area. Would also like a recommendation of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Evergreen native replacement for liriope July 13, 2008 What is a good native replacement for Liriope that is evergreen? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native plants that are dog-proof in South Texas July 13, 2008 I live in Odem, Texas and would like to use only native plants in my front and backyard. I have two puppies who love to dig. What plants should I use that require minimal attention from me and will no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalograss for Houston July 08, 2008 Will 609 buffalograss sod perform well in Houston, Texas? I am being told that it will yellow and get filled with weeds and that it won't handle the humidity. Is this all true? Help, please. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Grasses or Grass-like	Brown spots in St. Augustine grass July 05, 2008 Mr. Smarty Plants, My husband and I are in the Air Force and were recently moved to Cibolo Texas. We built a home and hired a landscaper to finish the yard May 07 (with irrigation system). We laid d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Source for nitrates and phosphorus (P205) for lawn care July 04, 2008 I recently supplied soil samples from my back yard to my local extension here in Austin. I have a hybrid Bermuda turf grass (TIF 419) that has had its share of ups and downs, and wanted to assess the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses and flowering plants for Dallas July 02, 2008 I have an area of morning sun next to my house about ten feet deep. I would like to mix a fairly tall grass with two other plants, flowering. What are some of your suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Low plants to cover bank too steep to mow June 26, 2008 I have a bank along the road that is too steep to mow. This bank faces east and only gets 2 - 4 hours per day of sunlight. I'd like to try ground cover to prevent erosion, however visibility is a p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Water Gardens Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for edge of pond June 23, 2008 We live in Atlanta, Texas. My husband built a beautiful pond that is almost an acre in size. We are fortunate in that one side of the pond is covered by trees and a natural ground cover that keeps w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Retention of soil on bank in Pittsburgh, PA June 15, 2008 I have a steep bank in front of our house in Pittsburgh. We no longer want to mow this bank and wish to plant something that will spread and hold the soil. What do you recommend? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Problem Plants Grasses or Grass-like	Problem with weeds in the buffalograss June 11, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm about to throw in the towel! My back 'lawn' of buffalo grass (609) is almost all 'weeds'! Native ruellia and lyre leaf sage have taken over and as the area has gott... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Landscaping on South Padre Island June 07, 2008 I'm in charge of landscaping at my beachfront condo in South Padre Island and find the wind, salt air, and heat challenging for growing almost anything. We would like to incorporate native plants, b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Pests Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Cause of yellowing buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) June 07, 2008 We are getting large yellow areas in our buffalo grass lawn and think this is probably due to grub worms. Are grub worms the likely culprit and if so, what is the best way to get rid of them? We don... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Short or mowable plant for walkway June 03, 2008 I'd like a short and/or mowable plant to use as a walkway in and around a vegetable garden in upstate NY. I was planning on clover, but I want to use a native plant if possible. The native clovers ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Most ecological grass to grow in Austin May 29, 2008 What kind of grass is most ecological to grow in a neighborhood community in Austin? Is Bermuda good? Is Buffalo good? I live in a rental house and there are some bare spots in the yard that I'd l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants for narrow strip between sidewalk and fence May 01, 2008 I have a strip of land about 5 inches wide and 30 feet long -- between the fence and the sidewalk -- that I would like to plant something that would look nice and wouldn't require the weedeater every... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Landscaping suggestions for small yard in Alexandria, VA April 20, 2008 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, My husband and I are preparing to till up most of our back yard and redo it. I'd like to use native plants, but am open to cultivars of them (as in, a column-shaped Ilex glabra... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Possibility of using weeping love grass on property in Keller, Texas April 19, 2008 What do you know about "Weeping Love Grass"? We have heard that it does not require watering (once the roots are established, fertilizing, nor frequent mowing. So we decided to plant it on our 2-a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Native buffalograss in sandy loam April 19, 2008 I am in the Austin area and want to plant Native Texas Buffalo Grass in sandy loam from the Colorado River bed. Will this work? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like	Evergreen grasslike plants for Austin TX April 15, 2008 Hi, I'm in Austin, TX and looking for some evergreen grass-looking plants. Would you explain the similarities/differences between Butterfly Iris and Lily Grass in this regard? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for Liberty Hill TX in full sun April 15, 2008 We recently bought an acre of land in Liberty Hill, TX. We have a large planting area in the front that is devoid of any plant life. I would like to turn this into a semi shaded area with some annua... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Watering Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Native plants for sandy soil and not much water April 14, 2008 I am planning a new garden at home and would like to grow native plants that can handle sandy soil and don't need much water. I do not water my gardens.I would prefer plants that can have more than o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Viability of buffalo grass in Yuma, AZ March 30, 2008 Will Buffalo Grass grow in Yuma, AZ, where the temperature can go as high as 120 degrees in the summer? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Groundcovers Turf Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalo grass and other native grass for lawn in Central Texas March 17, 2008 Hi, I live in Cedar Park, TX - recently moved to into a newly built house. I wanted to put some native grass (like buffalo) in the back yard. - My back yard has slope (away from house) and front... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants that will grow in clay in North Carolina March 14, 2008 I have a small fenced back yard, predominately hard red clay, that is a major focal point. I am designing my own garden/yard area (to cut cost) and have a list of plants that will grow in this soil w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses for Kansas City March 13, 2008 I live in a Johnson county suburb of Kansas City. I would like to have a section on my yard be native grasses. Can I drive the country roads and dig up clumps of the grasses I like? Will they grow?... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Hardy, inexpensive perennials for Mansfield, TX March 12, 2008 I am trying to fill two flowerbeds that are in full sun mostly and right next to the house. I want something that can live in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and is pretty hardy. I also don't want to spe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Assessment of Turffalo variety of buffalo grass (Bouteloua dachtyloides) March 05, 2008 Dear Mr.Smarty Plants, Now its March 2008, and your trial installation of Turfallo has had a year to prove itself; I'm interested to know your opinion of Turfallo Grass. There are such good e-c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Trimming of native muhly grasses February 11, 2008 Do pine muhly, gulf muhly, and bull muhly need an "annual haircut"? I started wondering after reading that Lindheimer's muhly does not have to be cut back each year. I cut back all my non-muhly n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) for horse pastures February 04, 2008 Can Buffalo Grass be used for browse for horse pastures? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Trimming of native Muhlenbergia dumosa (Bamboo grass) January 27, 2008 Should Muhlenbergia dumosa (Bamboo grass) be cut down in a similar fashion to other perennial grasses that go dormant in the winter. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grass for Splendora, Texas. January 25, 2008 We have a newly built house on a two acre lot in Splendora (zip code 77372). We would like to seed (the best choice) for grass. What about centipede or buffalo grass? The soil is a sand with clay 4... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native grasses palatable for horses and eliminating KR bluestem. January 11, 2008 Looking for native Texas grasses which are palatable for horses, to overseed in areas which are currently overrun with KR bluestem. What are the best grasses and best way to accomplish this? (SW Gi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Post freeze care for Texas native grasses January 05, 2008 Can you tell me the best post-freeze care for Tx native grasses in my garden: lindheimer muhly, gulf muhly, inland sea oats. Mexican feather grass. Do I cut them back? Burn them? Leave them alone? T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Native plants for landscaping backyard in Central Texas January 02, 2008 We are starting from scratch in our backyard (approx. 200'x60')in Central Texas (Cedar Park). The yard faces West. What do you recommend for plants, trees, shrubs and grass that are native and will ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Native landscaping plants for Sherman, Texas December 19, 2007 We are starting from scratch on landscaping our new yard. We live in Sherman, TX and I would like to use plants and flowers that are native to Texas and have a good chance of surviving. What are you... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Grasses for dry bottom detention ponds December 15, 2007 I am working on a project for my HOA in order to reduce mowing costs and to beautify our neighborhood. We were wondering if you could help us find people knowledgeable about dry bottom detention pond... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Getting rid of King Ranch bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum) December 12, 2007 I ranch approximately 1500 acres of land seven miles southeast of Marble Falls , Texas . At present, the land is inundated with King Ranch Bluestem; which as you know, kills by smothering all other na... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Mowable sedge for Zone 5, New York December 07, 2007 My wife (who is from Austin!) and I have a house in New York, warmish Zone 5. We are seeking a grass-like groundcover for lawn areas ranging from full to partial shade. We have a well-drained hill n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Trimming of cordgrass plants November 20, 2007 We have planted more than 150 cordgrass plants (spartina bakeri) along the edges of the small pond at our condominium complex to try to prevent any further soil erosion between the buildings and the p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Plants for full-sun landscape November 20, 2007 I live in a very rocky area just outside of Fort Worth, TX. It's taken me all spring, summer & now I'm going into the fall, to landscape just 30 feet in front of my house. The front of the house get... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a Zen garden in North Carolina November 03, 2007 I am looking for plants that would be suitable for a ZEN style garden in North Carolina View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Small plants for space between stones on a path November 03, 2007 We've just installed a stone path (unmortared) near our house and are looking for plants/seeds that would do well in the gaps between the flagstones. Naturally they need to be very low growing and h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Grasses or Grass-like	Weed and feed for buffalograss October 30, 2007 What is a good winterizer or weed & feed for buffalo grass? I live in Southwest Austin. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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