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| Possible tax exemptions for wildlife management August 07, 2006 I am interested in finding out whether there are state grants to help land owners grow wildflowers on otherwise unused portions of their properties. Would you happen to know whom I should contact or w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets August 07, 2006 Can you grow Texas bluebonnets in Madison, OH which is right near Lake Erie? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native Crape Myrtle August 07, 2006 My local nursery saw the flower and said I have a crape myrtle...is this the common name or botanical name? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Beneficial earthworms attacked by fire ants August 04, 2006 Is there a right way or a trick to releasing earthworms? I have a friend who has an abundance of earthworms in their soil so I took advantage of the situation. I released them in my freshly tilled gar... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Protecting hibiscus from cold in Eastern Washington State July 28, 2006 I recently purchased a Hibiscus Brilliant Red. I planted it in an area of my garden that will give it full sun for most of the day. In the Pacific Northwest where I live (Eastern Washington) it can ge... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Practicality of growing bluebonnets in Germany July 28, 2006 I am originally from Texas, but I am living in Washington and moving to Germany for the military. I desperately miss bluebonnets and my husband picked up a big bag for me as a present and have no ide... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Control of grasses in wildflower gardening July 27, 2006 We have been trying to manage and grow a plot of wildflowers in Madisonville, Texas just east of Bryan / College Station on a charity organizations site for 3 years with some success. The grasses have... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplant shock July 27, 2006 Today I dug up a new natchez variety crape myrtle that had only been planted about 3 months ago. It is fairly young. It was very difficult to dig up as it's root were pretty settled in the spot it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native fescues and sedges for turf in New York July 25, 2006 Hello, Came across your contact info while googling and hoped you could help answer a question or direct me to another resource that can. I am looking to redo my entire landscaping with native NY ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information for native garden in Guadalajara, Mexico July 24, 2006 I am trying to start up my native garden in Guadalajara Mexico but have not been able to find many databases or info. Any advice or suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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