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| Determination of native plants of North Carolina April 24, 2006 I am compiling lists of native plants to use in NC, and found that Dirr (Manual of Woody Landscape Plants) lists introduction dates (xxxx) for MANY of the trees you list as natives, e.g., Acer rubrum ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Restoration of hilly area with natives of New York April 24, 2006 I have an area, down the street from me, 2 side hills. During the summer, this all becomes over grown with small trees and just brush in general. I have asked our city for over 20 yrs to clear it as j... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native, non-invasive plants for Canaan Valley, WV April 23, 2006 I recently purchased a home on an acre of land in the middle of Canaan Valley, WV. The front yard is flat and sunny, the back is on a ridge and is a little forest with a creek at the bottom. The tre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Information on native plants in Canyon State Natural Area April 21, 2006 I am the Cubmaster for a Cub Scout Pack here in San Antonio. I am planning summertime activities for the kids this summer. One thing I have decided to do it take them on a hike in the new Government C... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Locating yellow crossvine April 20, 2006 I am attempting to find a yellow crossvine. I am not having much luck. I thought I saw some growing in the Taylor area, but I cannot locate it now. In my memory, the flowers had brown dots on them. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for green roof gardens in Beijing, China April 20, 2006 I`m wondering if you would know what plants native to the area around Beijing China would be good candidates for extensive green roof gardens? Also, do you think that those hearty little pesky plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Mountain Laurel by seed April 20, 2006 I have a Texas Mountain Laurel. I found on this website that the beans are poisonous, but if you plant them, will they grow another Mountain Laurel? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native replacements for non-native St. Augustine lawn April 20, 2006 Hi. We would like to reseed our lawn. It is currently St. Augustine. What would you suggest for a low maintanence, drought tolerant grass or ground cover. We would prefer to have something that do... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Inadvisability of mounding earth around tree in ring April 20, 2006 We have a mimosa tree in our backyard. My husband wants to build a tree ring around it. My mother told me that some trees will die from having soil built up around it like that. Will a tree ring ki... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Medicinal plants at the Wildflower Center April 19, 2006 What kinds of medicinal plants do you have at the Wildflower Center? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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