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Location of Elbow Bush and Gregg's Saddlebush at the Wildflower Center March 10, 2016 I have twice looked for Forestiera pubescens (Elbow Plant) and Mortonia greggi (Gregg's Saddlebush) in your gardens and have been unable to find. I have looked on the trails as well. Would you be a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Information about person who handles invasive species at the Wildflower Center October 01, 2015 Would you please provide me a name, phone, and email address, of the person in your office who handles invasive species? Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Souce for Glass Mulch in Austin September 02, 2015 Is there a special reason that broken glass is used in the courtyard flower beds? It's beautiful, wondering where to purchase some. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Color of crystal gems uses on bowling ball yard art August 06, 2014 I would like to know the color of crystal gems used on the bowling ball yard art View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Stick with tried and true plants for a green roof in New York May 12, 2013 If I use Virginia creepers in a ground covered application for a green roof, how much soil should I provide depth wise? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Source for silver ponyfoot from Temple TX March 19, 2013 Where can I purchase dichondra argentea -- I live in Bell Co. but am willing to come to Austin if need be. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Wheelchair access to the Wildflower Center from Converse TX March 09, 2013 Hi. I hope you can help. I've written two emails to the Contact Dept but to no avail in receiving a response. I wanted to know if wheelchairs can access the flower fields and the trails? I get the fe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Wildflower blooming in Austin in mid-March from Laceys Spring AL February 27, 2013 Hi I will be at and around the center the weekend of March 9 & 10 to exhibit in the Art and Artisan's Festival and plan to stay a few extra days to "wildflower" either before or after. What is you... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Identification of pink flower photographed at the Wildflower Center January 08, 2013 Last August I took a photo at the Wildflower Center and now I'm trying to identify it. The flower has many pink petals that either stick straight out or downward and the center has pink frills edging... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Is installing irrigation with Habiturf a good idea in Round Rock Texas? December 05, 2011 Mr. Smarty Plants, I am in the process of planning a new lawn in my front yard. We have decided to plant the Habiturf seed mix (thank you, by the way). Originally, we planned on installing a spri... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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