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| Getting rid of giant ragweed in Austin October 25, 2008 How can I get rid of a large field of giant ragweed? Part of the site is a steep slope, which is difficult to mow. I want to encourage native grasses but they are crowded out by the ragweed. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Avoiding cedar elm because of allergens August 18, 2008 Hi. Cedar elm, Ulmus crassifolia, seems like a wonderful, tough, drought tolerant native tree. I'd like to plant several to shade buildings. I'm being discouraged from doing so because Cedar elm ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Selection of trees for new home June 30, 2008 We are moving to Roanoke, Texas(Denton County) into a new home. Our home will have 3 trees which we can choose. They are Texas Ash, Live Oak, Sweetgum, Silver Leak maple, Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tea made from timothy grass June 20, 2008 My mom and I have been drinking tea made from Timothy grass seed for many years, 40 at least. It is delicious, and refreshing. My question is can you see any harm in drinking tea made from the seeds o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native substitute for traditional Christmas tree December 01, 2007 Could you give some recommendations for a substitute of the traditional Christmas tree used during the holiday season? The low light/humidity conditions in the home is a challenge under any circumsta... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eastern red cedar for indoor Christmas tree November 06, 2007 I would love to have a live b&b or container tree for a Christmas tree, then plant it in the ground after Christmas. Would a Eastern Cedar survive if I brought it inside for a couple of weeks before p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast growing, tall evergreens for privacy in Buda, Texas June 09, 2007 I need to plant fast growing tall evergreens along a western 6 ft privacy fence. The function is privacy, and sound deadening. Our western privacy fence is along a 2 way noisy highway. Please advise a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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