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| Remedy for sore finger scratched by an Agave plant October 18, 2013 I scratched my ring finger on a Agave plant this afternoon. It did bring blood to the surface and i washed it off. Where the scratch is, is very tender and it is swollen and tingles. Any suggestions f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flying insects eating leaves of non-native Brugmansia in Aline CA October 17, 2013 I have an Angel Trumpet tree. We live in Aline, California 30 miles east of San Diego. Little yellow and black flying bugs eat the leaves. Do you have a remedy for this problem. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pictures to Mr. Smarty Plants from Bay Point CA October 17, 2013 Is there any way to send you a picture of my Mulberry tree, the Jade and the Spider Plants that are growing in my back yard so you can see what I'm talking about. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sprout from a non-native sago palm in Poinciana FL October 16, 2013 I have two mature (10 years old)sago palms. One of them sprouted a new "head' at the top of the trunk. It is competing with the original one. It is not a pup coming from the root area. Can I cut it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Thorny plants for a security perimeter in Austin TX October 16, 2013 Hello, I am trying to establish a security perimeter around my property that incorporates thorny or otherwise deterrent shrubs and vines. Can you recommend some attractive native plants that would su... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Correction of tree name from Bay Point CA October 16, 2013 The tree should of been Mulberry don't know how it was changed!! Tuesday - October 15, 2013 From: Bay Point, CA Region: California Topic: Non-Natives, Cacti and Succulents, Trees Title: Non-... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native alternative to tulips from Milford MI October 15, 2013 What could be a good alternative to tulips? I have not seen a native plant quite like a tulip (except a tulip tree). A good alternative should bloom in April or May and have showy flowers. I searched... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Comment on previous answer from Austin October 15, 2013 Ms Bradford, You just answered my question about St. Augustine grass.. actually, you didn't answer it.. You said "sorry, wrong number". Very funny. I think you misunderstood... I would rather no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Questions on non-native St. Augustine from Austin October 15, 2013 I have St. Augustine grass in my yard. I am having work done in my yard soon, which will require new sod. I know the St. Augustine has to take root in the ground before the first freeze, to assure t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native jade plants and spider plants beneath Mayberry tree in Bay Point CA October 15, 2013 I have a fruitless Mayberry in my back yard that's about 50/50' can I plant jade and spider plants under it? The tree is very healthy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Habiturf lawn in Carson City, NV October 15, 2013 I planted habiturf just south of Reno NV May 5. First two months no or little germination because nite temps too cold. Now doing ok except battling purslane and redstem filaree.. SO, I notice bare/spa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Juniperus Toxic to Pets? October 15, 2013 Are blue rug juniper plants toxic to dogs? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identifying native sedges October 14, 2013 What's the best way to identify a specific sedge ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of oak trees in Pennsylvania October 14, 2013 I am an avid hunter in PA. I found these nuts and was wondering what kind they are. There is a red oak beside this tree, and I know what a white oak is but this tree and it's nuts look to be from a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pink wildflowers on DFW runways in April-June October 10, 2013 I fly thru DFW quite often and have noticed in April-June timeframe the runways are dotted with a light pink colored wildflower. Have asked the DFW Customer Service folks for the name, ones I've ask... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification in Norman, OK October 10, 2013 I have two large plants in my back yard that just sprang up on their own this year. They are beautiful and the butterflies and bees love them. I think they are a type of milkweed, but they don't lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant Identification in Houston, TX October 10, 2013 This plant to a bout a foot high. It almost looks like a weed and has a 2 in. furry top at the end. Also they were all gathered in a clump randomly around each other. What is this ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating Pavonia seeds October 10, 2013 Could you please recommend a method for scarifying Pavonia seeds? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hymenocallis caroliniana and Hymenocallis liriosme Differences October 09, 2013 A couple of years ago a neighbor gave me three huge bulbs of a type unknown to her. They fit the description of a spider lily. In attempts to identify it I found Hymenocallis liriosme and Hymenocallis... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Natural Privacy Planting for New Jersey October 09, 2013 I have a question about privacy plantings in New Jersey (Monmouth County). We have a wooden fence around the perimeter of backyard with some various older trees. We wanted to start anew and wanted to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Grass lawn from Durham NC October 08, 2013 Durham, NC. Want to plant a small front grass lawn, full sun, dry. Willing to mow. Not good about watering. Advice? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Law against planting cottonwood in Madison WI October 08, 2013 I was told that there is an ordinance against planting cottonwood trees in Madison, WI. Is this true? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with non-native photinia in Austin October 07, 2013 Hi, I live in Cedar Park, TX (Austin Suburb)and have planted a number of Photinia shrubs in various areas of my property. All about 10 months old. The leaves are curling along their length on many... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Habiturf lawn for townhouse in Austin October 06, 2013 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in central Austin and on November 1st I will be moving into a townhome with a small yard of around 500 square feet. The yard has been neglected and currently looks to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native St. Augustine lawn from Austin October 06, 2013 We have St. Augustine in our front lawn. There are some patches where the grass has entirely died but mixed in with the dead areas are little clumps of living grass. It seems to be spreading througho... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Mexican Olive tree from Edinburg TX October 06, 2013 My Mexican olive (anacahuita) shows no obvious signs of pest or disease, but over the last years has more and more dead limbs and smaller and smaller leaves. It's in a yard with a sprinkler system t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Planting times and sun for native plants from Austin October 06, 2013 When to plant Phacelia congesta seeds? Can Maximilian sunflowers tolerate partial shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native grasses for golf courses from Austin October 06, 2013 I may be working on two different golf courses and wanted to know if any native or hybrid native grasses would work for the fairways and rough areas? The rough areas are no problem as a number of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Why plants grow in very hot or very cold areas from Edison NJ October 06, 2013 Why can some plants grow where very cold or very hot? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Savannah holly from Livingston TX October 05, 2013 Our Savannah Holly standards, planted in spring 2012, are now 10' tall, with 2-3" caliper trunks at the base. Some are in decline or have died. We thought the ribbons holding them to the nursery's ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with water oaks from Laurel MS October 05, 2013 The leaves on my mature water oak trees have been falling since the leaves matured. My area has had an abundance of rain this year, 11 inches above normal. All the trees in my area are doing the same.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Brown leaves on Burr Oak from Dripping Springs TX October 05, 2013 We have recently planted a 15 gal. burr oak in an correct hole with great soil and plenty of watering in. We have noticed some brown leaves. Should we be worried? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Growth of yucca from seed pods from Saginaw MI October 05, 2013 How do you grow a yucca plant from the pods? Do I need to dry out the pods first? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Trees for Plum Grove, TX October 05, 2013 Sorry Mr. Smarty pants, my question is I live in Plum Grove Texas, I have 5 acres and NO TREES. What trees were on the property were either taken out by Ike, or the twisters that followed. I have boug... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification of thorny shrub in Tennessee October 03, 2013 I have a mid to dark green thorny type bush growing on my land in Cosby, Tennessee. I am originaly from NJ and I have never seen it before. The stalk is varigated and the thorns are plentiful and very... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native plants to grow with Earth Kind roses October 03, 2013 I garden on Blackland Prairie clay in Dallas. I am planning an Earth Kind rose bed. I am planning to add 3" of compost and 3" of expanded shale and to mulch with 3" of organic material, as recomm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native nightshade that is a host to hornworm-hawk's eye moth October 03, 2013 Is there a native nightshade that serves as a host to tomato hornworm/hawks eye moth? I like the moth and as a gardener do not like the hornworm. I would like to have a patch of not terribly toxic nig... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Overwintering Yucca Seedlings in Illinois October 02, 2013 I have many yucca seedlings I started this year. My question is what do I need to do with them to overwinter here in Northern Illinois and when do I plant them in the ground for best chances of survi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| How to get rid of Phytolacca americana (American pokeweed) October 02, 2013 Mr. Smarty-Pants, I have pokeweed growing all over my backyard. I know this plant is poisonous, how do I get rid of it for good? Also, a broad leaf vine that is swallowing my trees whole. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wrapping a newly planted non-native Japanese maple from Fraser MI October 01, 2013 Does a newly planted Japanese maple need to be wrapped in burlap for the cold and snowy winter of Macomb County, Michigan? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Leaf browning problem on unidentified plant from Batesville MS October 01, 2013 Have a night series plant that is all of a sudden the leaves on the ends are turning dark brown and eventually back to the stalk. I flushes good and cut off dead parts and it continues. Any ideas? it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing Texas wildflowers indoors for a March wedding from Austin October 01, 2013 I have learned so much from this site! Thank you! I am getting Married this March and I am hoping to use Texas wildflowers for the centerpieces. I hope to grow them in containers indoors and have the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for a prairie in southeast Texas September 30, 2013 We have a small place (about 100 acres) in Colorado County, Texas, on the Colorado River north of the town of Weimar. We are gradually clearing (bulldozing) the woods of cedars. One particular spot ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of vine in New York September 30, 2013 Hey there. I've recently found a "Wild Cucumber" vine in my backyard, which has been taking over our electric fence. Now I've stumbled across another very similar vine. They fruits are clustere... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of shrubs in Austin neighborhood September 30, 2013 I have run across two beautiful bushes in our neighborhood. They have flowering branches that daisy-chain out like a fountain. No one can tell me what they are. They are located in front and on the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bunch grasses for labyrinth that are good for livestock September 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm designing an outdoor labyrinth that will be in full sun in our black Slidell clay soil here in north central Texas. The area MAY be mowed for hay at a later date (i.e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Time to transplant shade tree seedlings from San Antonio September 28, 2013 What month do you transplant shade tree seedlings in San Antonio, TX< View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sprouts from stems of plants from Happy Yard IN September 28, 2013 Is it normal for a plant to start a sprout from its own root system next to the stock/stem? Is it trying to regrow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native Trees for Pflugerville TX September 28, 2013 I'm looking for suggestions on native, drought tolerant conifers that can be located in a Pflugerville landscape under overhead electric lines. Open to Arizona Cypress, but concerned about the height... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shade tolerant low shrub for Houston September 28, 2013 Please suggest a shade loving shrub that doesn't get more than 3' tall for a foundation planting along a front porch in Houston, TX. I prefer native, drought resistant if possible. No nursery person... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wild cranberries in Pennsylvania September 27, 2013 Where are wild cranberries located in northwest PA, near Brookville? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Moving plants from Texas to Florida September 27, 2013 Hi, I found your answer for the person traveling from Florida to Texas, I am going the opposite way. Do I need to have my house and yard plants certified by Texas Dept of Agriculutre? If so how do I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Distribution vs. Native Distribution in NPIN? September 27, 2013 I'm a Habitat Steward in Austin and conducting a native plant swap tomorrow, 9/28/13. I need to be able to tell people who come whether their plant is native or not. I want to use your smart phone ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Water-wise plants for clay soil in southern California September 26, 2013 My yard is clay. I'm removing turf to put in water-wise plants and bushes. I need some low growing bushes and medium height bushes that will grow in clay and that will stay green in the summer. Hopef... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| New thorn/bush tree in Central Texas September 23, 2013 In Central Texas, over the last 5 years we have seen a new variety of thorn bush appear. It has very long thorns much like mesquite tree but thorns are every inch or so along the branches. The tree is... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant-related skin rashes from Round Rock TX September 23, 2013 I have been plagued with persistent skin rashes this summer, and it is happening with plants that have never bothered me before, for example, red yucca. The dermatologist says it is a plant reaction,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of plant growing with purchased plant September 23, 2013 I purchased a heurchera and there was another plant that was growing in the pot with it. I planted both together in my garden. The "other" plant is growing and none of the gardeners around here has ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identity of shrub growing wild in Austin Texas area September 23, 2013 Hi! I need help identifying a bush growing wild in my area. I have pictures of leaves fruit and bark. I cant find a good place to post these in order to ID plant. I'm in Austin TX area. Thank... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Berry-looking parasites on live oak leaves September 20, 2013 Dripping Springs TX Live oaks. What are these berry looking parasites on my tree's leaves. As many as 4 1/4 in berries per leaf. I have 3 acres with dozens of liveoaks all having them on the leav... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green cyst-like growths on Texas persimmon leaves September 20, 2013 We have a mature Texas persimmon. We just noticed some green cyst-like growths on the tops of some of the leaves. The undersides of those leaves have black spots where the growths are. They looks like... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Are wildflowers in Missouri patented? September 20, 2013 Are wildflowers in Missouri patented? If so where would I find a list of them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native prairie grasses for East Texas September 19, 2013 What are the best grasses for native east texas prairie grass reestablishment, I have a small acreage I would like to turn into native grass land. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Purple Passionflower as a native in Charlottesville VA September 18, 2013 Is it possible to grow purple passion flower as a perennial in zone 7? I am looking for hummers and butterflies to be attracted by the plant. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native Plants for Emory Texas September 18, 2013 I live in Emory Texas want to plant native plants in my yard. I am new to Texas and need help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| White and red Turk's cap and possible crossing September 18, 2013 I have had some white Turk's cap for several years. This year, some red Turk's cap has appeared among it. I have the red in another location. Will the red become dominant if I leave it among the whi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Yucca rostrata needs some help in Austin, TX. September 16, 2013 We planted an expensive 5-6 foot Yucca rostrata last fall. It bloomed beautifully in the spring. We installed an irrigation link to water the recently planted areas with succulents, viburnums, spart... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for Shade in Annapolis MD September 12, 2013 Can you please recommend dense shade tolerant shrubs for Annapolis, Maryland. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Deer resistant, Shaded Privacy Hedge for Wakefield RI September 12, 2013 We recently removed the dead undergrowth of white pines that were used for privacy. We need advice as to what type of evergreen would be suitable for growth beneath the branches above. It is VERY shad... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Are seeds of trumpet vine poisonous from Creston BC September 12, 2013 Are the seeds in the trumpet vines pods poisonous to humans or can I use them as dried beans? I have one plant that covers most of my house's south wall. It is a very established plant. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Removal of non-native zoysia grass from Burgettstown PA September 12, 2013 What is the most effective method of killing zoysia grass? We bought a house that sits in the center of four acres of mature zoysia. It looks beautiful, however, despite our best efforts at "weeding... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plant list for Haltom City, TX September 12, 2013 We're planning a native plant demonstration garden and need help. Can you email me a list of plants that will grow well in North Central Texas. We need to include those that will grow in full sun, sh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Maintenance of milkweed from Austin September 12, 2013 I help plant and maintain a Monarch Waystation Garden in San Leanna, Texas (South Austin). Should milkweed plants be cut back during the winter? Last year we cut them back a bit late and some died c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Salt-tolerant groundcover for shade with no water supply September 11, 2013 We have a home in Neptune Beach (Jacksonville) Florida (NE Florida). We have a large area outside our ground floor master bedroom that is completely covered (there is a large solid deck above it). ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native, low maintenance lawn for Rowley MA September 11, 2013 I am in Northeastern (coastal) Massachusetts and I am looking to replace my (currently high maintenance, water intensive, invasive species) lawn with a native, low maintenance species (or mix). Many o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native lawn replacement for shady areas in Austin September 11, 2013 Our front lawn was totally destroyed this summer during some remodeling construction. I am interested in replacing it with native grasses, but we have several oak trees that keep the area fairly shady... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shade Tree for Baltimore Patio September 11, 2013 I am looking for a deep-rooted shade tree (or a tall shrub) for near my patio in Baltimore, Md. I desire shade in summer, but with minimum impact to the patio. The tree would be about 20 feet from the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Starting shade-tolerant ground covers in New York September 10, 2013 Hi, I have seen some of the posts for shade-tolerant ground cover on the east end of Long Island and my question is process related. Now that I've identified the grasses/plants I need to keep my fro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification September 10, 2013 I love around Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and I saw a strange plant. It has a soft green outer shell, a harder thinner shell inside, points, but aren't pointy, and a white substance out of the stem when... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Disease or insect damage on a Mexican plum September 08, 2013 Help, Our Mexican plum tree is about 13-14 years old. Earlier this year we noticed the trunk is oozing black stuff and whole branches are dying off. We have watched as our beloved tree has lost most ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Shumard Oaks and Crepe Myrtle in Cooke Co. TX September 07, 2013 I have a Shumard Oak Tree that has been in the ground approx. ten years. It has done great, even passing up some of my older Shumards. In August it began to lose its leaves at an alarming rate. They a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant ID from Brick, New Jersey September 07, 2013 I live in Brick, New Jersey. I planted some wildflower seed from an assorted packet. There is a very tall, thick center stem with orange flowers. I'd like to send photo but don't know how. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Opinion of 5 best native garden plants in Oklahoma from Burneyville OK September 07, 2013 What would you say are the 3 to 5 BEST native garden plants for south central Oklahoma? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Looking for a List of Edible Wild Plants for Ohio September 06, 2013 What are some edible wild plants in Ohio? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Five-eight foot hedge for north Texas September 06, 2013 I am looking to find a fairly large (preferably flowering) shrub / hedge to go along 100 feet of fence. The plants will be facing Northeast, but will be for the most part under the branches of crape m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Failure to thrive of one Desert Willow in Phoenix AZ September 06, 2013 We planted 4 desert willow trees in the summer and 3 of the 4 are doing excellent, however the last one is not not doing so well, it was the smallest of all and it started out fine but its leaves bega... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Do flowers on century plants grow century plants from Huachuca City AZ September 06, 2013 The flowers on century plants: can they "grow" century plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Propagation of poinsettias in water from Houston September 06, 2013 Pointsettias - we have a broken branch that is thriving in a jar of water with new leaves and additional small branches. When we plant the stem in dirt and even a muck, the growth starts to wither. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Ornamental grasses under desert willows from Dallas, TX September 06, 2013 I am planning on planting 3 desert willows in full sun, below the power lines at the back of my back yard in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas. I would like to plant some ornamental grasses in the be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with non-native Chinaberry tree from Tucson AZ September 05, 2013 I have a 30+ year old Chinaberry tree and this year the branches are much sparser with leaves and there are a lot of small dead branches. Should I fertilize and what should I use? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Starting Venus Flytrap From Seed September 05, 2013 I am a high school student doing a project on the Venus flytrap and would like you to help me by answering the following questions: What are the Venus flytrap predators and prey? How to raise a Venus ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Tree Lost Leaves September 05, 2013 Are leaf cutter ants found in Michigan too? My leaves are being completely stripped off the tree. It went from growing very well when we planted it, to having completely no leaves at all. I know the l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Overwintering Newly Rooted Hydrangea September 05, 2013 I am in the process of rooting a hydrangea shoot in a pot, should I bring this inside to winter? I thought burying the whole clay pot to winter outside, is this feasible? I'm in zone 6b. What would b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Changing blooming patterns on sunflowers from Kimball NE September 05, 2013 The common sunflower seems to be very prolific some years, not so much others. Is this weather related or cyclical? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Young Maple Dropping Leaves in Late Summer September 05, 2013 I have a 6-year-old maple tree. I'm not sure what type it is as the builder planted it. It is as tall as our two-story house and very healthy. It's the biggest tree in our neighborhood because we fe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Limonium limbatum September 04, 2013 I have a Limonium limbatum but do not know how to propagate the plant. Can you help with this? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Riverbank Plants for Minnesota September 04, 2013 I would like to stablize a steep riverbank slope along the Upper Mississippi in St. Cloud MN. The slopes are almost 1:1. We are using an open cell concrete matt in which we are going to plant native... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| When is the best time to transplant Esperanza bushe in Buda, TX? September 04, 2013 When is the best time to transplant an Esperanza bush? I want to move it because it is overwhelming my front yard. Thank you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing drought-resistant hedge for California September 03, 2013 We're looking for a fast growing, drought resistant shrub that will grow in clay soil and can be used for a hedge around our property. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fast-growing trees for privacy in East Texas September 02, 2013 Fast growing tree seeds for my area to create a tree grove for privacy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| When is best time to transplant Ezperanza shrubs in Buda, TX? September 02, 2013 I need to transplant 2 huge Esperanza's...when is the best time to uproot them and not kill them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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