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Plant Lists	Plant List for Charleston South Carolina April 08, 2013 I would like a list a plants that would do well in Charleston SC. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Poisonous Plants Trees	Safety of hyrbrid and non-native trees for dogs and horses from Lawton OK March 25, 2013 Are Arrowwood Viburnum tree, Sargent Crabapple tree & the Washington Hawthorn tree safe for dogs & horses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like	Shade Tolerant Grasses and Groundcovers for Waco TX March 15, 2013 What is the best shade-tolerant grass? What is the best shade-tolerant ground cover? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Landscaping a Fence with Native Plants for Central Texas March 08, 2013 I'm looking to landscape my fence that I've lined with woven bamboo. The area gets the hot afternoon sun in summer and is pretty shady in winter. The plants need to be drought and heat tolerant. I'... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Container Gardens Shrubs	Hot Sunny Planter Suggestions for Florida March 05, 2013 We have a large, raised, concrete planter (about 15' L x 2' W) separating us from our condo neighbor in Clearwater, FL. We would like suggestions for shrubs that tolerate full sun and hot conditions... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shade Tolerant Trees	Foundation Landscape Tree Suggestion for New Jersey March 05, 2013 I need to replace a shrub (boxwood) in a landscaped area directly in front of my house. I would like a tree that grows about 10-15' maximum. However, I have a drainpipe that runs from the house to th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native Plants for Colorado March 05, 2013 Please advise me where I can find a list of native plants for the Castle Rock, Colorado area. This is for a home garden landscaping initiative. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs	Non-blooming Dwarf Shrub and Agave Flowers February 18, 2013 I have two questions. I need a symmetrical dwarf shrub for full sun in Austin area that is non-flowering. Can you recommend some? And do agaves always flower when they are about 10 years and then die? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Deer Resistant Groundcovers	Groundcovers for hillside in Northern California November 19, 2012 I have read numerous posts on here, but I have not found my exact situation. I live in Northern California. I am looking for some type of ground cover to grow on a hillside. Directly above the hillsid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Plant Lists	Ants and garden plants for Austin November 03, 2012 I am needy of companion plants that compliment and work well with the Lantana, Mexican Heather , and in the new beds that I am preparing where I was thinking in part to have passion flower (though is ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Perennials for flowerbed in Texas Panhandle October 19, 2012 I have a flowerbed in a partially shaded area and want some perennials. I live in the Texas Panhandle, soil is sandy, loamy. Hardiness zone is 6-B. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Groundcovers for Kingsland TX October 11, 2012 I am looking for a list of native ground covers and grasses(not lawn grass). View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for underneath oak tree October 10, 2012 I have a North facing wall of my house that gets half sunlight half shade depending on the season. I would like to layout some native South Texas plants and complete fill in area to prevent the live o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Water Gardens Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Propagation information from Queens NY October 04, 2012 Hello. I would appreciate information on when to plant the following plants. I found on the USDA website that all these plants could withstand the cold. ALthough they can withstand harsh weather, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Compost and Mulch Planting Seeds and Seeding Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like	Removing St. Augustine for natives in Grapevine TX September 29, 2012 We have St Augustine in our yard and we hate it. It guzzles water, we have to cut it often, and it's thick and hard to work with. Anyway, we want to replace it with a combination of some kind of g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Wildflowers	Wildflowers for hill with erosion in San Carlos, CA September 22, 2012 What wildflowers would you suggest for our hills that have erosion, low ground cover in San Carlos, California? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Most numerous trees in the Piedmont NC from Chapel Hill NC September 20, 2012 What's a list of the most populous trees in piedmont North Carolina? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Vines	Plant to trail down concrete block retaining wall in Maryland September 15, 2012 Hello, Your website is an excellent resource. Thank you very much! My girlfriend recently bought a house that has a concrete block retaining wall in the front yard. We want to improve the app... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Plants for streambank area in Oregon September 14, 2012 I am ready to replant a streambank area with native plants..what do you recommend for the Willamette Valley in Oregon? Thanks much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Diseases and Disorders Trees	Oaks at Wildflower Center from Wimberley TX September 05, 2012 I know you have numerous Quercus fusiformis examples at the ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. My question is, do you also have Quercus virginiana growing there? Also, is Oak Wilt a disease that ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Vines	Vine recommendations for Central Texas homes September 02, 2012 I have hardy plank siding and am looking for a Central Texas native vine that will grow over it. I am trying to keep it from growing under the planks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Plants for flowerbed beside pool in Sacramento, CA August 27, 2012 70 foot long 2 ft flower bed running along north side of pool. Gets morning and afternoon sun with late shade on west end and hot sun on east end as sun sets. Need something to help with shooting se... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Water Gardens Edible Plants Trees	Landscaping with water garden from Pendleton SC August 15, 2012 Searching for native plants in SC. Your results miss some plants listed on your site. I noticed this reading the Mr. Smarty Plants response to "Edible Plants for North GA" We aren't far apart. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Groundcovers Shade Tolerant	Low maintenance, shade tolerant groundcover for Pacific Northwest August 09, 2012 What's a good low maintenance, shade tolerant ground cover for the Pacific Northwest? It needs to have good erosion control, too. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Groundcovers	Ground cover for Orange County, California August 05, 2012 What ground cover do you suggest for an Orange Co., CA, backyard with a steep slope in 3-4 hours of sun? Needs to grow fast to beat the weeds. Something pretty would be nice! Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native Habitat Lists from Toronto ON August 01, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Pants. I see that you provide Native Habitat information on the plant detail sheets. Would I be able to find a full list of habitat types anywhere on this website? Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs Trees	Small Yard Tree for Washington DC July 20, 2012 What do you suggest for a tree or shrub in my front yard? The yard is small; 9 ft x 12 ft. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs Trees	Trees & Shrubs for a NY Slope July 03, 2012 Our community has a large steep slope (100'high by at least 600' wide) that is sunny & dry. The builders planted "wild flower seeds" on the slope that is now just weeds. We would like to know what... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Small native trees/shrubs for Corpus Christi, TX July 02, 2012 Which small native trees or tall shrubs would do well in full sun in Corpus Christi for privacy along a fence line? Blooms are a bonus and evergreen is preferred.Searches on the website aren't produc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plantings for sides of retention pond in Willits CA July 02, 2012 I am looking for recommendations for ground cover for the outside of embankments which impound wastewater. This is to improve the aesthetics and deter weeds. The slopes are 1V:2H, so if we can avoid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Lilies with with wide lush foliage in Georgia July 01, 2012 I love lilies of all kinds, but I particularly like lilies with wide lush foliage. An example would be Agapanthus foliage. What other lilies present that same attribute? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Planting Poisonous Plants Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Safe grazing for donkeys and goats from Osteen FL June 30, 2012 I am having a very difficult time trying to find shrubs, hedges, plants, flowers, or trees etc. that are safe for donkeys and goats. We live in Zone 9 and have a small farm. I've had to pull every ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Blue Natives for San Antonio June 28, 2012 What are the best flowers or trees to buy since we are always in stage 2 and sometimes in stage 3 water conservation? I love flowers that are blue, preferably year around. THANK YOU View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Salt tolerant plants for shade in wet Florida site June 24, 2012 We live in north Florida and have an area that nothing will grow there, it is about 12 ft. long and very wet due to neighbors sprinklers. It is shaded and gets brackish water. Only 400 yards from oc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Shade Tolerant	Drought-tolerant plants for deep shade in Florida June 23, 2012 I am looking for indigenous, drought tolerant, leafy dense plants (kind of hosta like) that will grow in deep shade (under a tree that gets little sun) in Jacksonville, Florida. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Deer Resistant	Need deer resistant plants for a shady north facing garden in Raliegh, NC. June 22, 2012 I am in need of Deer Resistant Native Shade plants for a North Facing Garden. It is 3 feet wide by 20 feet long. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you, Eaten Alive View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists User Comments	Would like a "try instead of" list for non-native plants in Austin, TX. June 19, 2012 It would be so helpful if, when asked about a non-native plant, you would do a "try instead of" list. I have about 45 plants to reseach from my landscaping firm, and it's wearing me out to try to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Soils Shade Tolerant	Plants for Shady Clay soil in Illinois June 18, 2012 Could you recommoned native plants for clay soil and shade near Chicago? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Seasonal Tasks Wildflowers	Flower sucession for Washington DC June 18, 2012 Interplanting to cover up spring ephemerals. When bulbs/spring ephemerals (camassia, bluebells, etc.) are dying back, their wilting leaves don't look so great. What can I plant to minimize the me... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Plants for property in Connecticut adjacent to a salt marsh June 10, 2012 Hi - I live on property adjacent to a salt marsh. The salt marsh leads out to Long Island Sound. I would like to plant non-invasive native plants of Guilford, Connecticut. I do not know what plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs	Evergreen shrub for northwest-facing wall June 09, 2012 Can you suggest a tall (8-10') evergreen shrub for a site against a northwest-facing wall which gets no sun in the winter but full sun in the summer? Texas sage got too leggy and viburnum will be to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Trees	Small to medium drought-tolerant trees for Southern California June 01, 2012 I am looking for drought tolerant trees to line one side of our 70 foot driveway. We live in Southern California. Currently, we have queen palms, but I would like something more native or drought to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Privacy Screening Shrubs	Evergreen for privacy screen in San Antonio April 30, 2012 I am looking to plant native fast-growing evergreens that will provide privacy (growing taller than our fence). We live in San Antonio and the Red Tip Photinia seems to be everywhere! I heard that t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Tree for South Dakota April 24, 2012 Sir, I am looking for suggestions on a backyard tree, nice shade tree 60-80' height to complement a split foyer house and a flowering crab that is currently there. Low maintenance, with no seeds or c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Water Gardens Erosion Control	Plants for pond, for incline and area with poor soil April 23, 2012 I have three plant recommendation questions for Austin, TX. 1. I have a large pond that I would like to put native aquatic plants in. What are some hardy aquatic natives I could put in? The pond ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Plant Lists	Phytoremediation Plant List for St. Louis MO April 19, 2012 My goal is to transform urban blight plots (some up to 1/4 acre) into viable community gardens having healthy, living soil as their foundation. To this end I am researching phytoremediation (thanks... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Poisonous Plants Groundcovers	Groundcover for Orange County, Florida April 14, 2012 I live in Central FL (Winter Park)and I have a small, mostly sunny (no trees) backyard next to a large in-ground swimming pool which fills up with the leaves of my neighbor's oak trees. The backyard ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs	Plant similar to forsythia for Kansas City KS April 11, 2012 I want to plant a plant very similar to Forsythia. I want it to be tall 4-5 ft tall. Need something that leaf changing, something besides burning bush.Former area rose beds 4 x 4 (two areas) Right ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native vegetation of Burbank, CA April 04, 2012 What is the native vegetation of Burbank, CA? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Seed and Plant Sources Shrubs	Native Azaleas for Southeast USA April 03, 2012 Where can I purchase wild azaleas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Trees for home in Kansas April 01, 2012 I am needing help planting trees in my yard. It's a new construction home and I would like a tree that won't get into the septic system easily. Also, I have to plant 3 other trees as well due to the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Plant Lists Planting Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Groundcovers Trees	Specifications for a property in Corning CA March 29, 2012 Drought resistant, deer resistant, low growing (ground cover), and shade tolerant request: I am looking for a variety of species that not only fit the above preferences, but also a few other things. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Groundcovers	Strong groundcover for Southern California March 28, 2012 Need a strong ground cover. Hard time getting anything to grow. Full sun. Prefer some color. Low upkeep. The soil probably isn't great. It is a small hill within a planter. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Plants that grow in Canada, US and Mexico from Norfolk NE March 28, 2012 Are there any plants that grows in Canada, US and Mexico? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Plant Lists	Native plants of Arizona from Chandler AZ March 26, 2012 What are some native plants of Arizona, and how do survive in the heat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Searchable lists of plant sale plants from Austin March 21, 2012 Is there a way to obtain a searchable list of the plants available at the Wildflower Plant Sale in April? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Poisonous Plants Privacy Screening	Non-poisonous, non-allergenic plants for privacy fence March 15, 2012 I'm looking to put in some plants to create a privacy fence against one side of my property. I'd like a mix of plants that grow well together in order to create a diverse look. I need something ever... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Landscape planning in Plano TX February 23, 2012 I am devouring everything on your website and am so grateful that you put your knowledge and experience out there for all of us. Thank you!! I am trying to make a landscape plan for our Plano, TX b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Plant Lists	More information on plants native to Taylor County TX February 13, 2012 Re: Thursday - September 15, 2011 QUESTION: Am looking for direction to a complete list of plants native to the Abilene, Taylor County, Texas area (trees, shrubs, grasses, cacti and other plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Wildflowers	Native Plants for Galveston February 12, 2012 I'm looking for low maintenance, drought tolerant plants for Galveston, on the bay side, in a well drained area with morning sun. I was thinking of Phlox, Muhly grass, Lantana.....and I am looking f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Butterfly Gardens Privacy Screening	Landscaping plans in Kyle TX February 12, 2012 I am starting from scratch in a backyard (approx. 52'x25')in Central Texas (Kyle). The backyard is on the north side of the single story house. I would like to have plants and trees that attract and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Trees to replace live oaks in Driftwood TX February 07, 2012 I am looking for ideas on what trees to plant in Driftwood, TX to replace live oaks that have been lost to oak wilt. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Grasses or Grass-like	Full list of grasses for Connecticut from New York City January 28, 2012 Sorry, this is a followup to the native Connecticut grass query I sent half an hour ago. I see that it was asking for 'recommended species' that I ended up with such a short list of grasses (3). Th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Drought resistant flowering plants for Spring, TX January 25, 2012 Hi Mr. Smarty Pants. I live in Spring Tx. and wanted to plant a garden in my front yard. I'm looking for flowering plants that are colorful, easy to manage, and drought resistant but so far can't fi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control	Plants for steep lakeside bank in Minnesota January 17, 2012 I am new to MN and would like to plant some pretty plants on my steep lakeside bank. What type plants and flowers should I plant to prevent erosion, but not block the lake view? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control	Chesapeake Bay Erosion Control from White Stone VA January 14, 2012 Native Wetland Plants for Chesapeake Bay Erosion Control -- I have a wooded lot (pine and hardwoods)leading to 4-5 ft. wide flat shoreline edged with riprap. What native wetland plants survive salt wa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Groundcovers	Ground cover for Connecticut sandy gravel bank January 11, 2012 What ground cover plant can I use on a sandy gravel bank behind my house? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Planting Propagation	native plants for landscaping in Honolulu January 08, 2012 Hi, wildflower.org has been a great help for me in learning about different plants, their Latin names and characteristics. I was looking for a list of plants (trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees Wildflowers	Trees and wildflowers for Matagorda County, Texas January 06, 2012 My family has a fish farm in Palacios, Matagorda county. I would like to plant trees and wild flowers on the property. Can you suggest the appropriate kind that can withstand the salt water around an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like	Plants for a bare clay slope in North Carolina December 22, 2011 Hi - I live near Raleigh North Carolina (border of the coastal plain and Piedmont). I have about 1/2 acre that was excavated for a geothermal heating/cooling system and now I need to stabilize it a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Container Gardens	Flowering plant for container on lanai in South Florida December 15, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I would like to purchase a flowering plant for my ailing mother for Christmas. It has to be able to grow in shade so I can place it on her table on her lanai for her to be a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Wildflower Center Wildlife Gardens Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Color year round, welcome to Austin Texas. December 04, 2011 I am new to Austin and want to plant colorful flowers for fall and winter that get a "wow" reaction. I have not seen much at the local nurseries. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Meadow Gardens Grasses or Grass-like	Groundcovers for Miami, FL November 10, 2011 I live in Miami, Florida. I have a medium size Bismarck Palm in my front yard. What would be a good ground cover other than grass around this palm? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Groundcovers	Dense groundcover for full sun on the California coast. November 08, 2011 Can you recommend a very dense ground cover that serves as a lawn (in full sun on the coast, pref. drought resistant)? Many thanks in advance. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shade Tolerant	Plants for shade in Abilene TX October 29, 2011 I live in Abilene, Texas. I am trying to find the best plants to fill in an area on the North side of my home, which gets absolutely no sun. The area is sprinklered, and stays fairly moist. I really d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Herbs/Forbs	Central Texas flowers suitable for cutting from Leander TX October 29, 2011 Please suggest Central TX native flowers that would be especially suitable for a "cutting garden" for interior arrangements. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Meadow Gardens Wildflowers	Blue wildflowers for Massachusetts meadow garden September 30, 2011 I am restoring a 1980's era barn in Massachusetts. To celebrate the roll-out of the restored barn, I would like to plant wildflowers in the hayfield next to the barn (aprox. 3 acres). I would like ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Diseases and Disorders Drought Tolerant Privacy Screening Shrubs	Evergreen privacy hedge resistant to verticillium wilt September 27, 2011 I am looking for an evergreen, fast-growing privacy hedge (over 6') that is resistant to verticillium wilt and has low water requirements. I live in Monrovia, CA and have to replace hopseed bushes w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Plants to stabilize sandy slope in Massachusetts September 23, 2011 Dear Mr. Smartypants, I am working on a small public housing project in Chelmsford, MA, northwest of Boston. We have a steep, sunny and SANDY slope and I am stumped as to what to recommend that wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs	Native alternative for liriope September 20, 2011 I am looking for native alternatives to liriope for use in sun to part shade, moderate moisture planting beds. Would prefer evergreen options. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Trees	Trees suited for rocky, caliche soil of Central Texas September 20, 2011 I need to replace aging ashes. I have planted 2 Monterey oaks, but I would like to know what else I could plant whose roots will grow well in NW Austin caliche, rocky soil? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Edible Plants Medicinal Plants	List of plants native to the Abilene, Texas area September 15, 2011 Am looking for direction to a complete list of plants native to the Abilene, Taylor County, Texas area (trees, shrubs, grasses, cacti and other plants that grew here before cultivation, eradication or... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Trees	Is there a recommended list for Texas Eastern Cross Timbers? August 29, 2011 Is there a recommended list for Texas Eastern Cross Timbers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Soils Green Roofs	Need Plants and Soil for a Green Roof in Buffalo, TX September 13, 2010 I'm building a green roof on my cabin in the Buffalo, Texas, area. Would you know what soil and plants would be best suited for that area? I have a lot of sand I could use, but didn't know if that... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native plants for Michigan February 10, 2008 Hi I was wondering if there are native plant lists for various regions of Michigan. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Plant fans for choosing native plants for the Central Texas region January 05, 2008 Has anyone created a plant "fan" that identifies and gives pertinent information on plants for the Central Texas region? The sample that I've found on fourpebblepress.com seems to cover the Rocky ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Winter plant for area with poor drainage. December 07, 2007 I have a 2 ft by 15 ft bed between the concrete patio and the pool that gets run off from the porch roof. I can't gutter the roof, so the bed can get very wet and stay that way for some time. It face... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native plant lists for eastern Washington and trace element absorption by plants November 06, 2007 I'm a graduate student at Washington State University in Pullman. I'm currently working out a method (in my head) of utilizing neutron activation analysis of prehistoric animal bone to figure out h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Hardy perennials for Chicago June 15, 2007 I have a duplex condo in Chicago. My basement or 1st floor is at sub-sidewalk level. This "patio" faces east and gets about 4 hours sun a day. It is about 8 feet high and covers an area 15x9. I'd l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Need low-maintenance plants for courtyard in full sun in Rhode Island June 01, 2007 I live in West Warwick, Rhode Island. I am designing a courtyard which because of its shape and design receives full sun all day. I am looking for flowers and plants which thrive in the sun yet are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Plants for mountainous regions April 04, 2007 I am writing a novel which is set in a mountainous un-named region. Are there any plants,trees & shrubs that are common sights in a number of regions. I don't want anyone to be able to specifically ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Listings of the native plants in Texas September 15, 2006 What are the native plants in the state of Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Garden/landscape software for native Texas landscape March 17, 2005 What garden/landscape software program(s) would you recommend for a native Texas landscape design? I haven't found one that includes Texas plants in the standard plant encyclopedia. Any hints would b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists	Native Plants for New England February 18, 2003 Can you assist me in finding more information on flowers and plants in Massachusetts and New England? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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