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| Retention pond from Hendersonville NC April 24, 2012 We have a retention pond that has recently been cleaned and we would like to plant perennial native plant and grass seeds that will enhance the appearance and contribute to the natural process of filt... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Riverbank retention in VA March 26, 2012 I need some groundcover/bank retention for a Virginia riverbank in mixed sun and shade. I want to plant something native to VA. the area is out of the water but subject to occasional (4-5 times per y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Looking for native plants for a rain garden in Arlington, TX. March 12, 2012 I am looking for native Texas plants that would do well in rain gardens. Do you have any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rain garden plants for DC March 23, 2011 Please recommend deep-rooted, native, perennial plants, 1-3 feet high, for an area that is moist and gets approximately 3 hours of day of afternoon sun. During rain storms this garden is in a low area... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for high moisture area in Aspen CO March 23, 2011 We live near Aspen, CO at about 7,000 ft elevation. We have a seasonal creek running through our yard with large amounts of fertilization from farms in the water and a very high water table with tons ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a bioswale in TX February 18, 2011 Dear Mr.Smarty Plants, What kind of plants are best suited for a bioswale in Edinburg, Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a bioswale in New York City August 03, 2010 I am interested in learning about the best vegetation for planting in a bioswale in New York City. Can you help? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for difficult site in Jacksonville, TX July 07, 2010 East Texas (Cherokee County) red clay hillside, hard-packed, difficult to get to, 40' of it slopes 4' down in about 6'! Another 30' of it is flat. Between the hillside and the flat clay area is a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for moist, steep hillside in Tupelo MS July 01, 2010 I have a very steep bank that I have pampas grass planted in spots. It must be a natural spring in the bank because it stays very wet and runs into the street below. Can you suggest something to pla... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for area with occasional standing water in Illinois June 25, 2010 ..similar to the question posed by the Aurora, Illinois bioswale on 11/30/2009 - I am an architect who designed the reconstruction of a historic structure in Pana, Illinois and have an area that is ap... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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