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| Supplier for native lawn grass for South Texas October 20, 2009 Where would I buy native lawn grass for South Texas? Would it be sod or seed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low water lawn for Austin September 01, 2009 I am interested in finding out more about low water lawns and was wondering if you have resources you might suggest. We have replanted with varying types of grass several times and my front lawn cont... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it OK to recycle my kids bathwater out to the lawn? July 23, 2009 Is it OK for me to "recycle" my kids bathwater out to the lawn or houseplants? We use normal everyday brand kids soap. Thanks Mr. Smarty Plants View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bermuda grass and St. Augustine for lawn in Hawaii June 21, 2009 Is bermuda grass and st.augustine grass a good mixture for my backyard lawn? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low sedge for lawn in Bakersfield, CA June 19, 2009 We have a small area for a lawn, but would like to get away from a traditional "lawn". Can you recommend a sedge grass that would act like a lawn (not much foot traffic)that can be mowed once in a w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for lawn in Michigan June 14, 2009 I want to plant a lawn of grasses that are native to Michigan specifically. My soil is a little sandy in some spots and is moderately moist. I have been researching on the internet and I *think* tha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacing lawn in Taylor, Texas May 28, 2009 I live in Taylor, Texas, just northeast of Austin, in the Blackland Prairie region. However, I do not live on a farm, but in town on a city lot of 1/3 acre. My soil is clayey, and currently I have a L... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Savannah holly sprouting in lawn in Oklahoma City May 24, 2009 I have a 15 year old Savannah Holly in a shrub bed. This year, seedlings have sprouted all over my front lawn. This is the first year that I have had this problem other than in the shrub bed itself. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating stinging nettles in lawn in Austin May 13, 2009 How do I get rid of stinging nettle that is dispersed through my lawn. It's not like the nettle pictures I see online - they are short plants and have narrow leaves - but covered with spines. Mowin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Lawn care? May 10, 2009 I had red yucca planted in my garden last May. They were trimmed back by my lawn care people last winter and currently seem to be slowly growing back. However, the red flower stalk is not growing ba... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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