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| Smarty Plants on plant names March 16, 2005 I want to learn what the scientific names of plants indicate about the plant physiology, its namer, its evolutionary relation to other plants, etc. Could you give a print or web source for looking up ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of mustang grape March 10, 2005 I'm looking to plant several vines of mustang grapes near my parents retirement home in Beeville, TX (78102). I really have two questions - what's the best way to find them at a nursery or relocate... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of vine with red flowers, fern-like leaves March 10, 2005 Last year I saw a plant at the State Fair. It had small fern like leaves to it with beautiful little red flowers. It was a vine plant of some sort. They told me that it was native to the Hill Countr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native Asclepias curassavica March 09, 2005 I have some plants given to me by a neighbor, here in Florida. She says they are called Butterfly Reel or by another name Asclepias Curassavica. I have been unable to locate any info. on this plant. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower driving tours in Texas March 06, 2005 I am looking for suggested wildflower driving tours in Texas. Do you perhaps have a listing of suggested driving routes one might take for a day or two in order to view the Springtime wildflowers? A... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Returning empty landscape to native plants March 03, 2005 I live in a subdivision that backs up to a 40 +/- piece of land that is called Texas Safari, I think. Between TS and my fence is a piece of ground about 50-60' wide and 100-150 yards long. Some of th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets March 02, 2005 There are several different species of bluebonnets that grow in Texas. Which one is the official state flower? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets March 02, 2005 Where can I find seeds for maroon bluebonnets? I understand that Texas A&M has developed cultivars for this plant in as many as four colors. I haven't been able to find a source for them. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Water Gardening February 28, 2005 I took the landscaping class several years ago, and now would like to put in a section of aquatic plants. Starting small, I was initially looking for a ceramic bowl-type container, and I need to know... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How do cacti stay in ground February 25, 2005 How do cacti stay in ground? I know that flowers stay in the ground by their roots but what about cacti? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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