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| Seeding time for wildflower annuals and perennials in New York October 27, 2006 We have a large area of open land in front of our house and would like to dedicate part of it to wildflowers. I purchased some perenial seeds and would like to know if I can plant these this fall? T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Varieties of lupines that will grow in Zone 7, Alabama October 27, 2006 I have just found you and read 500 plus questions, fascinated. My question concerns plants in Alabama, is there a variety of lupine that will grow is zone 7, sun or shade? Also, we purchased acreage t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for a lizard terrarium October 24, 2006 My brother is setting up a terrarium for his lizard and wants advice on some species to put in the tank. He wants plants that generally fit the below description. Can you think of anything fairly c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identifying gender of persimmon trees October 23, 2006 How can you tell the difference between a male persimmon tree and a female persimmon tree? Also do you need both to bear the fruit? I live in Louisiana and never heard of this before. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible low maintenance native plants for acreage in Manor, TX October 22, 2006 My husband and I recently bought 3 acres of former cow pasture in Manor and plan to build our dream home there eventually. Other than a few pesky Mesquite trees and one huge cactus, there isn't much... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Restoring and propagating rhododendrons October 18, 2006 I have 70+ year old native rhododendrons (16+ feet high) in my backyard. After all these years they are beginning to get dammaged by snow load and ice. Therefore I have 2 quesitons concerning these b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Technique of using cut flowers to make paper October 18, 2006 Have an inquiry regarding how to locate (or if such a craft/technique exists) someone or some service that is aware of a process to take fresh-cut flowers & dry & press them into paper or onto paper t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Survivability of Texas wildflower seeds in Zone 5A or 5B October 13, 2006 What are the recommended hardiness zones for Texas wildflowers? Could these seeds survive in a 5A and 5B climate? If so, when would be the correct time to plant seeds for zone 5A/5B? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native alternatives to St. Augustine for under an Arizona Ash October 12, 2006 I live in Mansfield, TX. We have a large Arizona Ash tree in our back yard. No grass will grow under it. We are thinking of laying sod (St. Augustine) there. Is this a good solution and if so, whe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Photo of plant Beggar Tick October 12, 2006 I am looking for information and a photo of the plant Beggar Tick. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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