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Drought and pollution resistant flowers for Rock Falls, IL
February 08, 2009
I am looking for hearty flowers for our city planters that are both resistant to drought and auto emissions. We are located in northern Illinois. Planting is done in May.
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Maintenance of Bicolor Sage in Austin
February 05, 2009
I had quite a bit of Bicolor Sage planted when my yard was landscaped. I am now wondering on the proper plant maintenance. Do I prune back and if so, how much and when do I prune?
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Resurrection plant not reviving.
February 04, 2009
I have what might be a resurrection plant but it never turns green. When it is watered it opens up and turns from tan to dark brown. Is it just a different variety of resurrection plant or something...
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Companion plant for columbine in Summer
February 01, 2009
Please suggest a companion plant for Texas columbine that will hide them when they are ragged in summer but won't interfere with their seeding out to make new plants.
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First wildflower to bloom in Madison Ohio
February 01, 2009
What is the first wildflower to bloom in spring in Madison, Ohio 44057. Is it the snowdrop?
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Plants for under a fountain splash line in California
January 29, 2009
What plants should we plant under our fountain's splash line in our Mediterranean style courtyard? The area will get wet from the fountain's splashing and have "full" sun. We are on a rock ridge...
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Native flowers for cutting for wedding in June
January 25, 2009
My husband and I are hosting a wedding reception for our daughter and her husband in Austin in June. If possible, we would like to use live flowers or live colorful plants as centerpieces and decorat...
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Locating ruda plants in Florida
January 24, 2009
Where I can find or who sells Ruda plants? in the Miami, Florida area ?
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Drought-resistant plants for Paradise, California
January 23, 2009
We are moving to a new home in Paradise, CA. What drought resistant plants do well in Paradise ? Thank you !!
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Floristic Quality Assessment program in Texas?
January 19, 2009
Do you have knowledge of a Floristic Quality Assessment program for Texas such as the ones used in Indiana and Illinois?
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