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Commercial sources of Virginia creeper August 19, 2011 I am looking for Virginia Creeper 'Engelmannii' liners, I have looked through most of your national suppliers directory, only a couple carry vines. Thank you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Finding woolly butterfly bush from Johnson City TX July 28, 2011 Where can I find woolly butterfly bush? They are difficult to locate in the nurseries View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Replacement for Spanish Dagger from Georgetown TX June 22, 2011 I have a Spanish Dagger plant in my garden which appears to be dying. Where can I purchase a replacement for this plant? The Spanish Dagger I have is close to 10 feet tall. What is the best way t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Infrequently blooming yucca in Harrison AR June 10, 2011 My Yuccas have only bloomed once in 8 years. Looking at the Internet I think mine is Elephantis variety - I did buy them at a nursery; they are in full sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Source for Bamboo muhly from Houston June 06, 2011 Hello. Do you know a source in Texas for Bamboo Muhly? Thanks in advance for your help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Where to find Yarrow for sale in the area of Ft. Worth TX? May 05, 2011 I'm very fond of the native plant called "Yarrow." Where might I find this in the Fort Worth area, and what are the tips for growing it. Seems like I saw it in one of the gardens at the LBJ Wildf... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Recommendations for house plants for South Dakota May 03, 2011 Thank you for your web site! I live in Enning South Dakota, and I am new to this beautiful part of the United States. I would love to grow house plants but don't know where to start looking or what k... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Where to buy a non-native globe willow from Beatrice NE April 20, 2011 Where can one buy a globe willow tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Finding a native plant garden designer from Austin April 10, 2011 I was at the center today and told to contact you on the website for suggestions on who to call to hire a garden designer to come to my house,lay out a garden and select plants, etc. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Location of Taxus baccata March 30, 2011 Where in the USA may I purchase taxus baccata? I can't find them anywhere on the internet or at local nurseries. I need about 125! So, saplings would be preferred even though they are slow growing... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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