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| Native plants for birds and butterflies June 27, 2008 We have a home on Lake Sam Rayburn and in the process of putting in some plants and shrubs around our new home. I would like them to be native to the area and attract birds, butterflies and hummingbir... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for East Texas school gardens May 19, 2008 I am a teacher in San Augustine, Texas (which is in the Eastern Pineywoods region). I have started an outdoor classroom/schoolyard habitat at our school. We are in the process of planning our plant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hummingbird plants and Indian Hawthorn May 13, 2008 I live in The Woodlands in a new section of homes. I planted some hummingbird plants in full sun and they did ok last year for 4 months, then lost all their leaves and died when the winter came. At ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants beneficial to wildlife in Cincinnati, OH April 25, 2008 I live in Cincinnati, Ohio and I am looking for native plants to plant in a small area of trees behind my house. I would like the plants to be beneficial for wildlife, like maybe some wildflowers. T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native nectar plants for hummingbirds in Central Texas April 24, 2008 Ref: Cen.Tx. Hummingbird plants I am seeking a list of appropriate plants with lots of nectar to attract hummingbirds in Central Texas. I live in Hays County between Kyle & Wimberley in a mostly ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Host plant for butterflies in North Carolina March 27, 2008 What is the best host plant for butterflies in North Carolina? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Importance of native plants for wildlife. March 04, 2008 I just read Donald Tellamy's new book,Bringing Nature Home. He documents how native plants provide more nourishment for wildlife than introduced plants. The definition of native plants that I use is ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses and wildflowers for Houston meadow February 28, 2008 I recently bought a house in a new subdivision just south of Houston - as with most new developments, the area is devoid of nature for the most part... I have planted many bird/butterfly/bee fr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildlife gardening in Georgia February 19, 2008 I am looking for native shrubs/flowers that will attract butterflies and/or birds. I live in Milledgeville, GA which is in central GA, 1 mile from the Oconee River. Some areas of my yard are full sun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for birds in Virginia February 17, 2008 Hi there, I would like to plant some bird-friendly shrubs in my backyard, here in the Shenandoah Valley. I have read that birds like winterberries, and I think they are gorgeous. But, this is mid-Fe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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