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| Native plants for a littoral zone in Fort Myers, Florida June 05, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, What native plants would you recommend for the littoral zone on a pond in Fort Myers Florida? Damon's Mom View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care for Blackfoot daisy? June 05, 2009 Hi, I have two blackfoot daisies and one has died. I've planted them in full sun on a well drained slope. Do these ususally die after blooming? Should I cut the other one back? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problem with Salvia Mystic Spires in Chesterfield VA May 30, 2009 Last August, our local Lowes had these beautiful, unusual blue perennials on the discount rack called "Salvia Mystic Spires". For 50 cents each, they looked terrific, so I bought all they had, about... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for a supplier of Commelina erecta. May 29, 2009 I'm looking for a nursery that sells Commelina erecta? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is there a purple passion hibiscus? May 27, 2009 Hello! I bought a climbing vine in a hanging basket that looks like a passion flower vine to me. However, I was told that it was a "purple passion hibiscus." I cannot find such a flower on the inter... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is wrong with cultivars of native plants? May 26, 2009 What is wrong with cultivars of native plants? My state native plant society won't allow cultivars at their annual sale, and the native plant nursery from which I order only offers the species. But a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for area near saltwater pool near Dallas May 25, 2009 Could you recommend perennial plants that would do well next to my saltwater pool just north of Dallas (Corinth) Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need plants for full sun in Dallas Texas. May 20, 2009 What plants are best to use for full sun in Dallas Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native woodland plants for Benicia, California May 20, 2009 I am planting in raised beds around redwood trees, Japanese maples and rhododendrons in my backyard. I would like suggestions for native woodland plants to accompany my established plants. The area i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to compliment pine trees in Ohio May 13, 2009 We just moved into a new home, the backyard has a above ground island with 5 pine trees (fairly young ones, not big) between the trees are some piney looking shrubs, there is a lot of open space on th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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