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Survival possibility of transplant of sucker from oak tree May 15, 2006 My neighbor has a young oak tree in his front yard. It has small leaves and round acorns and once a year sprouts shoot up at its base. The neighbor was kind enough to let me dig some up to try to tr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Sapindus drummondii or Rhus aromatica for Austria May 07, 2006 Hy! I'm from Austria/Europe, and interested in some North American native plants specially. It would be great if you can help me with my two questions: Sapindus drummondii I read from different... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Repotting from 4-inch pots April 18, 2006 Hello. A week ago I purchased some native plants at the wildflower center plant sale. I would like to know how to repot these seedlling native plants. They are in 4" pots right now. I have as follows... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Cultural requirements for Heliotropium angiospermum in Florida April 10, 2006 What are the cultural requirements for Heliotropium angiospermum? 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 | ||
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 | ||
Transplanting trilliums in dormancy in Michigan February 15, 2006 I live in Michigan. I have a Trillium in my yard and we are having a new septic field put in. I need to know if I can save the whole plant and can I keep it in the house or do I just need the bulb a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Cultivation of Gossypium hirsutum, Upland Cotton February 08, 2006 I got a cotton boll (seeds and all) at a spinning workshop. I spun the cotton and the lady who brought the cotton boles said the seeds could be planted and the plant could be grown in a container on ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Removing competition of mustang grapes from live oaks January 26, 2006 We have several native mustang grape vines on our rural property that seem to be taking over the live oaks on which they are becoming entwined. Is it advisable to remove them or are they harmless? And... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Information on propagating alder (Alnus crispa) from seed or cuttings in Alberta, Canada January 20, 2006 What do you know about propagating alder (Alnus crispa) from seed or cuttings? I'm involved in a small stream side revegetation project in central Alberta, Canada. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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