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