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| Looking for a summer through winter blooming container plant, for Phoenix. October 28, 2010 I'm in Phoenix. I'm looking for a perennial plant that will be planted in a container in a commercial setting, that is under a shaded pergola. She wants it to bloom in the winter and if carried int... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green blooms on Cedar Sage in Lucas TX September 22, 2010 I have two Cedar Sage (Salvia roemeriana) one purchased from your plant sale and one from a local nursery planted in part shade in the Dallas area. They seem to be quite happy and are blooming but ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Patio plants suffering from heat in Austin August 22, 2010 My patio plants are burning up from the intense sun of Austin's August. Last year it even burned the leaves. Besides moving 40 plants to a shadier spot do you have suggestions on how to protect the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for poolside in Central Texas August 21, 2010 What native plants would your recommend for poolside landscaping, and poolside containers? Tons of sun and white limestone patio.. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant to cover retaining wall in Carlisle PA August 01, 2010 I have a block retaining wall in my back yard. I need to find a quick growing plant that will grow through late summer into fall and cover the wall with limited sunlight. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Salt and wind tolerant plants for small containers in NC July 28, 2010 We need two plants that will go in raised planters. Will be in full sun with lots of wind. Salt water nearby. Will have to keep plants sorta short I guess. We cannot find anything, although we see... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native small tree or shrub for container in San Angelo, Texas July 01, 2010 We live in San Angelo TX and are looking for some type of a bush/tree that will grow in a pot in a shaded area..we would like something that would grow to be about 5-6 feel tall and be rather narrow..... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small tree for container near pool in Houston June 24, 2010 Can you recommend a small tree that I can grow in a pot for shade? Looking for minimal mess because it will be near the pool. How big should the pot be? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| New house plant in pot in Chevy Chase MD May 07, 2010 Is it possible for one house plant to eventually die in the pot while a completely different plant grows in its place? The new plant looks similar to the potted plant next to it but it is not quite t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Maximilian sunflowers in a container in Pflugerville, TX April 26, 2010 Can Maximilian sunflowers be grown in a container? How deep and wide would it need to be? Am considering growing them in a stock tank elevated on bricks, with drain holes. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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