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Practicality of Bouteloua dactyloides as turf grass in Pflugerville
April 07, 2007
I live in Pflugerville next to Pfluger park. The soil is pretty rich there and I'm looking for a good turf grass to replace the weeds in the front yard. Someone recommended Turfallo. What do you th...
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Suggested plants for between flagstones in Austin, TX
March 24, 2007
I would like to plant something between my flagstones on patio. I am taking up the cement mortar and want something that doesn't require a lot of water, low growing, and can stand a little traffic. ...
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Native grasses as low-water option for ranch yard
March 19, 2007
We have a weekend ranch in LLano Texas and are looking for a grass to plant in the front yard. (approx 3/4 acre) The house is very small and cute but not a real big fancy house. We do have a fence aro...
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Native sedges for Texas
March 07, 2007
What can you tell me about Texas Blue Sedge? What its true name and culture requirements?
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Native wildflower habitat for North Carolina
January 24, 2007
I am from North Carolina and have been gradually establishing a wildflower spring garden. I now have a beautiful display of bluets and cornflowers that grace my front yard in the spring. Most of this...
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Frequency of mowing on native grasses
November 17, 2006
I live on 5 acres in TX Hill Country. I love the native grasses when they are high and blowing, etc. My husband insists on mowing, claiming that by mowing, the grasses grow more rapidly over the dry...
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Native plants to make houses for sale more attractive
November 03, 2006
I could use your suggestions: I have 2 small houses in Dallas which I am trying to sell, and would like to beautify -- with plants. Currently there are no shrubs or groundcover or trees -- nor anyo...
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Native alternatives to St. Augustine for under an Arizona Ash
October 12, 2006
I live in Mansfield, TX. We have a large Arizona Ash tree in our back yard. No grass will grow under it. We are thinking of laying sod (St. Augustine) there. Is this a good solution and if so, whe...
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Control methods for Cenchrus spinifex, Coastal sandbur
September 22, 2006
I have some of the nicest, thickest, greenest grassburs in the county of Erath. What is the best and quickest way to get rid of them? I have heard of a product called cornmeal gluten. Any info appreci...
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Native fescues and sedges for turf in New York
July 25, 2006
Hello, Came across your contact info while googling and hoped you could help answer a question or direct me to another resource that can. I am looking to redo my entire landscaping with native NY ...
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