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| Screen for highway noise in Conroe, Texas March 18, 2010 I have 120' of fence line which backs up to a busy highway, and now there are plans to widen it to four lanes. Is there a native tree or shrub which could help dampen the noise and block out the view... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Live Christmas tree in Katy, TX March 16, 2010 My husband is really bent towards having a live "Christmas tree" in the front yard. I hate to use anything non-native so I am looking for a native Texas juniper shrub or a small tree that can be tri... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| New York State Shrubs to Screen Home from Traffic March 11, 2010 I am looking for a native New York bush/small tree which I can use along a road to screen my home from year-round car traffic. The area is not terribly wide and the soil is OK. I am willing to prune a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen in Idaho February 15, 2010 Hello Mr. Smarty Plants, I need to add privacy to a chain link fence. The fence is shaded by large trees.They add shade from up high but little privacy at fence level.What would you recommend I plant... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen for wet area in Florida February 08, 2010 What are the best type of bushes/trees to plant in a low-lying area which is very wet--has sitting water after rainfall and drains slowly that is fast growing and serve as a good privacy border near f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating non-native invasive Asian jasmine in Temple TX February 06, 2010 Hello, behind my backyard fence there is a large growth (about 300 to 400 sq feet) of Asian jasmine. It was planted by previous owners. It prevents growth of native plants like holly. What is the prac... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Possumhaw Holly from berries in Marble Falls, TX January 31, 2010 Any suggestions for getting a Possumhaw Holly to grow from the red berries? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What eats American holly bushes in winter? January 24, 2010 I live in Marlborough, MA and I was shoveling snow on January 19th and noticed how beautiful my Holly bush was covered in red berries against the new fallen snow. My husband said to me this morning (... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscape buffer in Bluffton SC January 21, 2010 I have to install an irrigated landscape buffer along the outside of a 6'high x 42'long privacy fence about 8' from a public sidewalk in Bluffton, SC. The property owners association requires 4' t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning Holly after Deer Browse January 16, 2010 Deer have been eating my Holly Bushes. Can I prune now in January? I live in the North of New Jersey. Will they come back fuller? I just planted them in spring last year. How can I get them fuller View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting Hollies in winter January 12, 2010 I want to transplant, relocate holly trees in January. Is that ok, and what is the best holly for landscaping? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Duplicate of English holly for Eufaula OK January 03, 2010 I wish to have a shrub that would duplicate the red berries and foliage of English holly. Tolerance of cultivation is also desired. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Mystery plant in New Jersey December 29, 2009 We are trying to find the name of a shrub, growing in Southern New Jersey. with red berries that grow in a group much like lilac or oak leaf hydrangea. It is "feathery", not dense. A neighbor dug u... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Thorny plant for fenceline security December 23, 2009 What kind of thorny plant or vine would you suggest to place along a fence for security purposes View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen for pool in California November 24, 2009 Hi, We have new neighbors overlooking our pool and peering into our house. We want to put up a privacy screen along our back fence that runs the length of the pool, but the border running along the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fall shrub planting in Illinois November 22, 2009 I was given a Holly winterberry - Ilex Verticillata and it is now November. Should I plant it in a pot in the house for the winter or should I plant it outside now? Please give me some planting nstr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Foundation Plants for South Carolina November 07, 2009 What native plants are suitable as foundation plantings? My soil is heavy clayey loam with red clay subsoil. I live in Charleston County. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Winterberry holly not fruiting October 22, 2009 Regarding Ilex verticillata, which I have planted in a partial sun, somewhere between all dry and all wet location, i don't see any red berries, and it's mid-october. We are in the 'burbs of just ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identfication October 21, 2009 Hi...Can you please identfy the tall, evergreen shrub with purple plum-colored foliage that I have noticed in winter locally?...Hope so, need he color! THX View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Noise reduction hedge row in Houston October 01, 2009 We live just one house back from the freeway and would like to plant a fast growing noise reduction 'hedge row' - close growing to 20-40 ft. We are looking at Leyland Cypress but know they aren't n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dog and kid barrier in East Wenatchee WA October 01, 2009 I have about a 8 foot section between my driveway and the neighbor's yard, and their kids and dogs like to run through it! I would like to plant a non-invasive 4-6 foot growing shrub/bush of some s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Weeds in Blue Rug juniper in Phoenix MD September 28, 2009 The landscaper planted Blue Rug Junipers around the Helleri Holly and Yews in front of my house ten years ago. The Blue Rug has done great and looks really nice. My problem is that weeds grow up in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants resistant to Verticillium wilt in Norco CA September 24, 2009 I'm looking for small trees, flowering shrubs & vines that are resistant to verticillium wilt. Fragrance would be a plus. Thank you so much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tree for cemetery in Wilmington DE September 13, 2009 We are looking for a shade tree for a cemetery in Delaware. The tree will be planted only a few feet from some existing gravesites. What trees would you recommend that will not interfere with the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mediun-sized tree for southern California, possibly Monterey cypress September 07, 2009 Hello, I live in Glendora CA 91741, I am looking for a CA native non -deciduous medium size tree to provide shade in the front yard. I was thinking of monterey cypress; any suggestions and place to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen shrubs for New Jersey September 01, 2009 Need suggestions for Zone 6; Up to 2-3'H compact; evergreen foundation plants; deer resistant; sunny-partial shade; clay soil conditions. Appreciate your input. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrub for barrier fence in Alexandria, Virginia August 19, 2009 Hi. we need plants to act as a barrier fence, 15 feet tall, partial shade. We are considering a holly or virginia magnolia. What can you suggest? thank you, Nikita View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for townhome backyard in Fullerton, CA August 15, 2009 Hi, I live in a townhome with a big backyard here in Orange County. Last year, I got rid of my ficus trees that had grown too tall and big for a townhome backyard. Now, I would like to plant two tre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Edible plants native to Austin, TX August 05, 2009 Hello, I am a chef from Buenos Aires Argentina visiting Austin, Texas and would like to learn about native, edible plants in the region. Please let me know if there are any native, edible plants... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Use of Ilex sp. by Seminole Indians to make black drink. August 03, 2009 Ilex myrtifolia: can the leaves be used as tea? Seminole indians made a black drink reputed to be made of holly leaves. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for a garden in Greenville SC July 12, 2009 Beebalm, Threadleaf Coreopsis, a Yaupon Holly, a Southern Magnolia, and a Highbush Blueberry. And as a ground cover in some areas, we have Cinquefoil (which helped me choke out Indian strawberry!) But... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removing yaupon hollies from yard in Austin July 04, 2009 We recently moved into a home w/ way too many and much too large (20-30') yaupon holly's in the back yard. I had some of them cut down, but they keep coming up from the roots of the old trees. How ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Brown leaves on possumhaw holly in Grandview TX July 02, 2009 What would be likely causes for brown leaves on possumhaw holly? We have 2, one was planted in spring 2008, and a slightly larger one planted late winter/early spring this year. Most of the leaves a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen in front of cinderblock wall in Los Angeles June 28, 2009 I'm looking for a privacy hedge to plant along my backyard's cinderblock wall in Los Angeles, CA. I need it to grow 10 - 15 feet and it can't be toxic to dogs. Any advice would be great! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for New Hampshire June 25, 2009 Will be landscaping next Spring: Do you think using 'Ilex Crenata'-Japanese Holly together with variegated Euonymus (species: fortunei) as shrub hedges in front of our house is a good combo? Do they... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low privacy hedge in Houston June 17, 2009 I am looking for a fast growing, dense (for privacy) shrub/s or plants, that will get at least 3-4+ feet high for a mostly shady area. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hedge in central Texas June 17, 2009 Help, my oleanders are dying. I am in need of hedge suggestions- ideal would be quick growing, maybe 8-12 feet at their tallest. I live in Central Texas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Savannah Holly plants in Friendswood, TX. June 17, 2009 I have planted 4 savannah hollies in front of my house, two on the left of the door and two on the right. If you are standing in front of my house and looking at the door, the sun rises at the back l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant, fast growing trees for screening June 01, 2009 Deer resistant, fast growing, native plants (trees) as a visual block. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Savannah holly sprouting in lawn in Oklahoma City May 24, 2009 I have a 15 year old Savannah Holly in a shrub bed. This year, seedlings have sprouted all over my front lawn. This is the first year that I have had this problem other than in the shrub bed itself. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dog-proof shrubs in Woodmere NY May 21, 2009 My chocolate lab thinks that shrubs are the same as "fetch" sticks..she's ripped out my azalea, rhododendron, andromeda and a few others I'm not sure of the names. She's a great pup (almost 1 yr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy shield for Long Island, NY May 13, 2009 I live in Long Island New York (Smithtown), Zone 6, I think. My yard has mostly shade and I would like to plant something for privacy along my back fence because my neighbors house is close and their... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants that ducks will not eat May 12, 2009 I own a lot of ducks and see a lot of people asking what kind of plants will they "NOT" eat... I know of some through experience.. Anything with shiny leave.. They don't touch my English ivy, rose... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Height of tree to block sun on deck in Arlington MA May 12, 2009 I am trying to figure out how tall a tree I should buy in order to make sure to block out the sun on my deck View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for Painted Lady May 10, 2009 Where can I buy plants for the painted lady butterfly larvae in Houston? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade and Rain Garden in South Carolina May 08, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two seperate but important questions for your mastery of native plant knowledge. First, I live in a thick, 112 ft. tall white oak forest. Therefore, there is lot... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen shrubs for Rindge, NH May 06, 2009 We are building a new house and I want to get shrubs/bushes that stay green all year long (ie:hollyberry)to put in front and around our house. Which of these would go closest to the house? I'd like t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Yaupons not showing berries in Euless, TX May 04, 2009 From all I have read, Possumhaw holly is supposed to have berries only on the female. However I have been told and read conflicting things about whether you must have both a male & female in order f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dead-appearing Royal Paulownia trees in Manteno, IL May 02, 2009 Have two Royal Paulownia trees two years old.Last fall all leaves fell off. Have two eight foot toothpicks. This spring, nothing happening.Are they dead or will they come back? If they come back what ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Older leaves yellowing on Savannah holly in Dallas May 01, 2009 I planted a Savannah Holly in Dallas, TX in the Fall of 2008. It has new growth and some white buds all over it, but some of the older leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. Is this normal? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees or shrubs for privacy in Tonkawa, OK April 30, 2009 I live in North Central Oklahoma and I want to plant trees or shrubs along 100 ft of creek to create privacy. I would like them to grow at least 15 to 20 ft tall. What would you recommend for this l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen for privacy shield in Weymouth, MA April 28, 2009 I am trying to find a good native evergreen tree that I can plant in a hedgerow to block noise and light coming from our neighbors property. We would need something that would grow tall because our h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Yellowing leaves on yaupon in Ft. Worth April 23, 2009 I planted a Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly in January in full sun. It is blooming little white flowers right now for spring, but a lot of leaves are turning yellow. Do you know what is causing this? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Combining native shrubs for hedge in Austin April 15, 2009 Smarty, Please tell me what the definitions are for all the various water, soil moisture, drainage and light requirements mean. Are the definitions global? I live in Central East Austin and inten... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is old fashioned Hollyhock deer resitant? April 12, 2009 Is Old Fashioned Hollyhock deer resistant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing evergreen tree to hide power lines April 10, 2009 Live in Orange Connecticut and need a tree that grows fast and tall to cover the power lines which are quite tall. I'm thinking evergreen type trees so that the during the winter it provides the cov... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen tree for horse pasture in New Jersey April 05, 2009 I just pulled out a laurel that was hiding a stand pipe in our horse paddock. We had trouble this winter with the horses eating it when there was little grass to graze on. Can you suggest an evergre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Holly attacked by deer in Connecticut March 18, 2009 My holly bush was eaten by deer. Will the leaves come back or is it done? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought tolerant plants for Gilroy, California March 15, 2009 We live in Gilroy, CA. We want to plant drought tolerant plants native to our area. We already have native sycamores and oak trees, manzanita and snowberry shrubs, and we have a list of local wildflow... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Roots of Savannah Holly close to house February 26, 2009 I live in Sugar Land and want to plant Savannah Holly at the ends of both sides of the front flowerbed. Are the roots too dangerous to plant so close to the house? (How far from the house should they... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where can I find Ilex verticillata in Maryland? February 24, 2009 Do you have any suggestions where I might purchase a winterberry holly, ilex verticillata (with bright orange berries in the winter)? They are on our Maryland State highway on Route 3 (301) heading t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen oak in Washington February 17, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in the Pacific Northwest and noticed an oak tree growing near the road that was evergreen (unusual for here). I was so curious that that last time that I passed the tree,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small shrubs for roof garden in Washington DC February 01, 2009 I am looking for a hardy evergreen shrub for a roof garden in DC. Needs to be 3-4 feet tall, evergreen, dense, survive the extreme wind, cold and heat. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree that successfully treats psoriasis January 31, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty plants,I have a rather unusual question. Do you know of a tree/plant that you can grow in a container, looks like a conifer/evergreen, is green, has wispy looking branches, but when t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fast-growing tree for Houston January 19, 2009 Please suggest me fast growing tree like Eucalyptus for Zip 77099 to protect building with its shade. I understand Eucalyptus is not good for our area and is flammable. Any other with similar fast gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Proximity of male possumhaw to female January 11, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants, In regards to fertilization, how close by must a male possumhaw be located to a female possumhaw? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree near a patio in Tennessee January 02, 2009 What type of tree would you plant near a patio (new home and yard) that gets afternoon sun? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Do female possumhaws require male to bloom? January 02, 2009 Do female possumhaws require a male nearby to bloom? I've read that about yaupon hollies, but not possumhaws specifically. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for winter installation in Houston January 01, 2009 What plants can you plant in the winter, Houston, Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shrubs for wildlife and screening in Georgia December 22, 2008 I live in Bainbridge, GA. I have 3 acres and want to plant for wildlife. I would like to plant fast growing native shrubs along the 400' of road that will benefit wildlife and shield us from the tr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are hollies toxic? December 18, 2008 Can I use holly from my landscaping to decorate food at Christmas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees resistant to Armillaria mellea, root fungus December 16, 2008 We had to bring down a 200 year old oak which root system was compromised by Armillaria mellea. We were told the fungus is still present in the soil & it's advisable to plant a resistant species. W... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen for privacy screen in Virginia December 02, 2008 Last year we lost a large pine that was part of privacy screen and we replaced it with two Eastern red cedars. There is still a substantial gap that won't be filled in by the cedars and we were cons... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small tree for Huntingdon Beach, CA November 09, 2008 I have the exact same question as a previous tree question from Huntington Beach California. When I click on the answer it brings up another question. I would like to know the answer given for the 10 ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eucalyptus tree for Spring, Texas October 31, 2008 I've heard eucalyptus trees do not lose their leaves in the winter and grow considerably tall. I want to replace a decaying pine tree with a eucalyptus tree. Do you recommend that for the Spring, T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacing junipers on slope with wildlife garden October 23, 2008 Gradual replacement of Juniper with natives? We have a 10 foot deep slope with less than a 45 degree angle that is all covered with old, overgrown Juniper. It does not appear to serve any purpose ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for a barrier hedge October 13, 2008 Is there a native hedge I can plant to provide privacy? I have hostile neighbors behind me and would rather plant a hedge than put up a fence. I looked through the Virginia native species and didn'... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreens for privacy in Crockett, TX October 12, 2008 I need advice on what tall evergreens I can plant along a fence line for privacy. I need trees that will be at minimum 8 to 10 feet tall at maturity, are aesthetically pleasing and provide privacy. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small native evergreen tree for Long Island, NY October 06, 2008 Hi, I am looking for an evergreen tree to plant on Long Island NY. I plan on planting it in my front yard. At maturity to about 10-15ft about 5 ft wide. Not sure about soil, the area gets good AM sun ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small, slow-growing native tree for Houston October 05, 2008 Can you please recommend a pretty, small, slow growing tree for my bed centerpiece? It gets some sun/partial shade in front of my Houston area north facing home and must survive heat and some drought... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trophy tree for Spicewood, Texas September 30, 2008 I want to plant a trophy Mesquite at the bottom of the hill, in Spicewood. I'm told that it may not flourish, because of the soil in my area. If that is the case, what would be a striking tree as a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information about invasive Paulownia tree September 22, 2008 What genus and species and family is this Royal Paulownia tree I hear about? Is it Elm? Linden? Dogwood? Is it a weed? thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas native bamboo vs. non-native for hedge. August 25, 2008 Why is Mr. Smarty Plants so against bamboo when there is a native American/Texan bamboo and an active bamboo society in the Austin area? I live in Central East Austin and I need the cheapest, fas... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Browning leaves on non-native Burford holly August 22, 2008 I have several dwarf Burford hollies whose leaves are browning. The individual leaves have colors of green, dark brown to light brown extending from the stem. Any ideas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hollies not retaining leaves in Tulsa August 10, 2008 I have Little Red Hollies that have lost their leaves, some areas being bald. They are also not full - you can see through them. These were planted in this condition Spring of '08 and have been wat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs/trees for screen August 07, 2008 I need several trees/tall shrubs for a screen well away from the house. The important height range is in the 4-7' range for effective screening. Soil is caliche rich but can be amended, sun will be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Natural barrier for sheep in England July 26, 2008 Hi I am trying to find a plant that sheep will not eat to use as a natural barrier to keep sheep out of my R/C model flying clubs flying field.It will have to be a couple of feet tall and be a long li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Improperly prepared building site in Virginia June 24, 2008 Hi, I have a question about planting on newly-built homesite. We just moved into a new home in DC suburbs (Northern VA) and the landscape is the worst of the builder grade. There are prickly junipers ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrub for privacy screen June 22, 2008 Hi, We live in Aptos near the ocean. However, what you suggest to plant near our fence to screen out the one story house behind us. They have a large tree near in their backyard that sits against our... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen shrubs for Michigan June 17, 2008 I'm seeking a small-medium, ornamental, fairly compact, evergreen shrub to complement my front yard woodland wildflower garden. I want a shrub that will flank both sides of my front porch steps. I wa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Aging non-native weeping willow in Ohio June 11, 2008 We had a weeping willow now for about 15 years and it was doing fine until this summer. It has new branches sort of but a lot of the older ones are dying. There are leaves of course and they are sti... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Survival of non-native mimosa in Pennsylvania June 08, 2008 Can a mimosa tree survive in Pennsylvania weather? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen shrub/tree for British Columbia. May 28, 2008 What kind of hedge or trees might work to provide privacy in our lower mainland British Columbia yard/garden? We need something evergreen that is perhaps,fast growing. Our yard is not deep and our k... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees for small backyard in California May 28, 2008 I have a small backyard and very close to my neighbor. I want to plant trees that grow 15/20 high that can work as a screen although I have to be very careful with invasive roots. Also I have two sma... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen screening shrubs for New York May 27, 2008 I need evergreen screening shrubs that aren't too deep. The shrubs are to be planted along an existing wrought iron fence, which is a few feet behind a children's swing set. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small tree to plant with high bush blueberry plants May 13, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have four wonderful new highbush blueberry plants. I like to plant a native tree nearby to accent them, but cannot find a suitable one. I'd like a tree that is not going ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of shrub with red berries in Florida April 22, 2008 I purchased a plant/shrub at a yard sale in central Fl. They told me it was a native plant. It looks like a holly with the red berries but the leaves are not like a holly. They were all over the yar... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer-resistant screening tree/shrub April 17, 2008 Can you recommend a deer resistant screening tree/shrub? We would like to use privet but are not sure which variety or if the deer will really stay off it, we've had conflicting views! We live on th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure of hybridized red hollies to grow April 17, 2008 I have 2 red hollies planted in my yard about 20' apart, 3 years now. They won't grow. Do I need to have a male with them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Disease on non-native French hollyhocks April 16, 2008 I live in Georgetown, Texas. I have some French hollyhocks that have some kind of disease on the leaves - I would like to know what to spray them with to get rid of it. It looks like brown blemishes... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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