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| Butterfly plants for Austin May 21, 2008 Hummingbirds come to our Mexican honeysuckle early in the spring, and then come late in the summer when the Turk's caps bloom. We have rocky soil, and a fairly shady garden. What could we plant that ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care of lemon cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) May 17, 2008 How do I grow the lemon cypress in zone 7? I bought one today at Home Depot in Granbury,TX. It had no information. Should I put it in the shade or sun? 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 | ||
| Information about Lemon Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) December 16, 2007 Lately, I've been seeing references to a tree/shrub called a "lemon cypress tree". It looks like a standard Italian cypress, but the foilage is yellow. I cannot find any reference to this plant e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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