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| Planting bluebonnets along highway April 28, 2007 We are in the process of fencing our land located on a main highway. We are supposed to fence 80ft. from the center of the highway. That is a lot of land just sitting there. I wanted to know since we ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Roadside plants as absorbers of carbon dioxide February 13, 2007 If plants absorb carbon dioxide why aren't they on a list of things to do to combat Global Warming? If we had more plants on the sides of our roads and highways would it help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Prairie Paintbrush and Managing Roadsides April 26, 2005 I have been visiting a piece of land beside I-35 for quite a few years now. It is home to tons of different plants, but it really has a fantastic show of Prairie Paintbrush - the multicolored ones, n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on wildflower programs in cities and states April 06, 2005 I am moving to a new town in a few weeks and am interested in starting a program to beautify the community using wildflowers. I've been interested in this for quite some time, but the opportunity ha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-invasive alternatives to winter rye August 20, 2004 Re-vegetation requirements include winter rye, which is considered by some to be invasive to native wildflowers planted along the roadway. Is winter rye considered invasive to native wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Managing Roadsides March 20, 2004 I’d like to plant some wildflowers as part of a community or roadside project. Will you provide the seeds or grant money? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Managing Roadsides March 20, 2004 I’d like to plant some wildflowers along the roadside. What do I need to do? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Starting program for growing wildflowers on highways in Dallas March 04, 2003 How can I start a planting program to grow wildflowers along the interstate and highways where I live? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Jurisdiction regarding roadsides January 31, 2003 Who has jurisdiction regarding the seeding of wildflowers along Texas interstates? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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