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Propagation of skunk cabbage
December 18, 2003
Where can I purchase root stock for a start of skunk cabbage to plant? in my wetland?
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Survivability of plants after freeze
December 08, 2003
I have many beautiful plants that froze. Some were Lantana, Hummingbird Bush, Candlestick Trees, Esperanza, Some flowers, and Marigolds. I love all of my plants and flowers and I want them to grow bac...
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Daily water absorption of live oak from soil
December 04, 2003
How much water does the live oak absorb from the soil per day?
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Mixture of native grasses as opposed to buffalo grass monoculture
November 26, 2003
My husband and I just built our home on Lake Travis. Our lot is very rocky and is on the side of a hill. We would like to plant something on the incline at the front of our home that doesn't need a l...
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Optimum mowing time for acreage with spring wildflowers
November 17, 2003
I have several acres where wildflowers grow in the spring, & would like to know when and how often to mow this field for optimum blooms?
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Sources for native plants wholesale in Boston, MA
October 31, 2003
My professor and I are looking for a list of native plant wholesale nurseries in the Boston, MA region.
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Sources of native grasses and forbs seeds for Hidalgo and Maverick Cos.
October 31, 2003
I work for TPWD and am working with some irrigation districts in South Texas, trying to get them to plant native grasses and forbs in their ROWs rather than exotic grasses recommended by TxDOT. Can y...
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Smarty Plants on endangered Texas wildflowers
September 05, 2003
We are interested in including a list of endangered Texas wildflowers in our garden club yearbook. Can you provide such a list?
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Smarty Plants on daylilies
July 29, 2003
I have a number of Daylilies that are rapidly multiplying in my flower bed. If I relocate some of them to the field behind my house, will they crowd out the native wildflowers?
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More on bluebonnets
May 09, 2003
When can I harvest my Bluebonnets?
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