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| Non-native, non-invasive Thunbergia alata March 30, 2006 I'm trying to find the proper name for Climbing Blackeyed Susan, or Blackeyed Susan Vine. We had one on a trellis and it was beautiful, but I'm told that it is an undesirable weed. Any info apprec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native habitate sunlight as opposed to artificial light March 26, 2006 Does a plant grow best in sunlight or artificial light? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native alternatives for non-native, invasive bamboo in New York March 26, 2006 I hope you can help me. This is not about wildflowers. I'm interested in planting bamboo as a screen (25'+). I know all the pros/cons and would need to have a nursery to put in barrier. I need some... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants suitable for rock garden in New York March 26, 2006 I'd like to start a rock garden. The area is very rocky, the soil is shallow and it's partially shaded. I'd like mostly perennials that flower from spring to fall. I hope to make some purchases fr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sources of Starleaf Mexican Orange (Choisya dumosa) March 26, 2006 Where can we find Choisya dumosa (plant recommended for southwest area) for sale? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of non-native Nothoscordum borbonicum in Louisiana March 26, 2006 There were some small white flowers that grow everywhere in Shreveport and probably elsewhere. Mother called them Crows Feet. I see them if I am home in the Springtime, smell them too. Is Crow's foot... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Susceptibility of Shumard oaks to oak wilt March 25, 2006 I have planted a red oak tree. I am still trying to locate the ID tag for the type. I planted it two or three years ago. I purchased the tree from either Lowes or Home Depot. Is there a type of red oa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Comparative speeds of flowering from seeds or bulbs March 24, 2006 Does a seed flower grow faster than a bulb flower? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought-resistant plants for Grand Prairie, TX March 24, 2006 Can you tell me where I may obtain a list of drought-resistant plants for landscaping? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Conversion of patch of bermuda grass to native perennial garden in Texas March 20, 2006 My wife and I want to take a section of our front lawn that is currently in Bermuda grass and plant some native perennials with lots of flowers. The area will be a quarter-circle in a corner of the la... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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