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| Care and propagation of Kentucky Coffeetree December 22, 2006 I found a tree on our property in Missouri, after some reserch I found that it is a Kentucky Coffee tree. I collected several of the pods and would like to know how I can plant them to grow. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for creekside erosion control December 16, 2006 I need advice on what native plants I can use to slow erosion by my creek. The watershed for a large area ends up at my place, and nothing is growing where most of the runoff flows. I've got braken... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for plants or seeds of Pedicularis densiflora December 14, 2006 Do you know where I might obtain Pedicularis densiflora live plants or viable seeds. I understand that this plant is native to Oregon and California and is semi-parasitic and needs a host plant to dr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Crossvine and time to plant December 11, 2006 I live in Dripping Springs, Texas. I would like to plant a cross-vine in my back yard. When can I plant the cross-vine? Where can I purchase them in my area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Instructions on rainwater harvesting December 09, 2006 Do you have any information on the construction of domestic rain fall catch tanks and water distribution systems? We are currently in a drought-stricken area of Texas and are very interested in constr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Medicinal purposes of the common pepper December 07, 2006 Hello. I am a student at North Harford High School in Harford County, Maryland. I am currently doing a project in environmental science which requires me to do an interview, or at least ask some que... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Availability of orchids native to Austin, TX area November 29, 2006 Hi Mr. Smarty plants, I'm looking for orchids native to the Austin Texas area. I'd like to incorporate them into my pond and waterfall garden. Can you give me some names. I'd also like to know ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on medicinal plant uses by Dakota Indians November 29, 2006 I would like to know what the plants were that were used for medicinal purposes by the plains Indians in the Dakotas. Is there a place/site that I can go to to research the data? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering and fruting of Texas wild plums and where they grow November 28, 2006 Could you please tell me about Texas wild plum trees—when they flower, when they bear fruit and where they grow. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Alternatives for non-native Bradford Pear November 27, 2006 Hi, can you please give me some information about the "bradford flowering pear"? I live in Hutto,Tx. I want to know if this is a good tree to plant. What are the benefits of choosing this tree and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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