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| Control methods for Tribulus terrestris, Goatheads or Puncturevine September 21, 2006 We have some land that has so many goatheads we can't do anything with it. We would like to know what if anything will remove them from our place. There has to be something out there that will kill ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sources for Wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) September 21, 2006 I live in Alvin, Texas. I am looking for a small shade tree, that is easy to care for. I only have a small area for the tree. Alvin, Texas is about 30 miles from Galveston. I saw a wax myrtle tre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Getting started in gardening September 16, 2006 Does the center publish any or several planting guides to help gardeners get started? I find it is overwhelming understanding where to start. I have some lake property in East Texas close to Athen... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Listings of the native plants in Texas September 15, 2006 What are the native plants in the state of Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought resistant plants or flowering shrubs with pink flowers September 15, 2006 I need a hardy, drought resistant flower or flowering shrub for my renter, who likes pink flowers. She doesn't remember to water and most likely won't do any weeding. Area is Corinth, TX. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Skin care uses of sunflower seed oil September 14, 2006 Just wondering what, if any, were the traditional uses of sunflower in skincare? I thought I read somewhere that the seeds were crushed up into an oil and used on the skin for sun protection? Is the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting time for Smoketree in Quebec September 14, 2006 I would like to transplant my smoke tree. It is two years old. When would be the best time of the year to transplant. I live in Zone 4. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets September 13, 2006 I have a small field (about 1/2 acre) where I would like to grow bluebonnets and perhaps some other wildflowers for added color. Do bluebonnets need to be fertilized? Should I water them? How can I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Availability of seeds or plants for Texas Mulberry September 12, 2006 Is there any source of seeds or plants for Texas Mulberry? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers to see at Wildflower Center in September September 12, 2006 My wife and I will be coming to Austin for the Quilt Show September 29, 2006. Will the wild flowers and gardens still be active? We would very much like to visit if there would still be plenty to se... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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