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| North Dakota Riverbank Stabilization July 17, 2012 Can you suggest plants to prevent and stabilize river bank erosion on Sheyenne River, ND? Must be tolerant to cold, varying level of salts and sulfates and water level (from drought to flooding) View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need a shade tree for front yard in Fredricksburg, TX. July 16, 2012 I live in Fredericksburg, Tx. I have a large front yard, but only one huge pecan tree in the front yard that is probably 18 years old. It shades half the yard. I want to plant another shade tree for t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Retention ponds for states in southeast, from Greenville SC July 14, 2012 We provide maintenance for Stormwater detention ponds and are looking for native grasses to plant in the bottom and sides of typically dry detention basins. Prefer low growing grasses that spread to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Aphids in pecan tree from Austin July 14, 2012 Last year at this time (midsummer) everything under the canopy of our 60+ year old pecan tree was covered with a sticky substance--plants, lawn furniture, concrete pool deck..Since we had never seen t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Suffering Yaupon in Austin July 14, 2012 I am in the Austin area and I planted a Pride of Houston Yaupon in my back yard in March. It is in full sun. Lately the leaves have been turning pale green and now they fall off the tree upon touchi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What purple mushrooms grow in Texas from McKinney TX July 14, 2012 What purple mushrooms grow in North Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Something eating cannas in Austin July 14, 2012 What is eating my cannas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Differences between Lantana urticoides and Lantana camara July 13, 2012 I have found an orange variety of lantana growning in several location in Jefferson County. Is there any way I can tell for sure if it is L. camara or the native L. urticoides? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Redbud leaves turning yellow in mid-summer July 13, 2012 The leaves on our redbud trees are turning yellow. The yellow leaves are pale with no other spots and no dark veins. I don't know for sure which variety of redbud they are or how old they are (more t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Escarpment Black Cherry losing leaves in Austin, TX. July 13, 2012 Dear Mr. Plants: We live in Austin off of Mount Bonnell Road. We have beautiful 20 foot tall + black escarpment cherry tree very near the house with leaves turning yellow like it's about to drop th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bird-friendly plants for the Texas coast July 13, 2012 I'm interested in starting a native plant garden, specifically with an eye towards providing food (either from the plants or insects that are attracted to the plants) for migratory birds. However, s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Planting times for aquatic plants from Winston Salem NC July 12, 2012 I need to know the correct time of year to plant the following pond plants Swamp Rose Mallow, Southern Blue Iris, Soft Rush, American Bur-reed, American lotus, Woolgrass and Duck Potato Is it better... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants that smell like chocolate from Coral Gables FL July 12, 2012 I am looking for plants that smell like chocolate. I live in south Florida. We are currently growing and testing Berlandiera lyrata. Do you know of other plants whose flowers smell like chocolate? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Looking for a source for milkweed plants in Goshen, KY. July 12, 2012 I live in Louisville(actually Jeffersontown), KY and would love to find some milkweed plants for the butterflies. I have not had any luck with seeds so I am looking for actual plants. Do you have an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are there prescribed burn professionals in central Texas? July 12, 2012 I am looking for someone to hire for a controlled hillside burn. Can you recommend someone to hire? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Patenting Flower Mixes July 12, 2012 Can a new, more beautiful combination/mix of certain wild flowers or the new use of some particular wild flowers for a particular style of gardening, e.g. for deer resistance or for alternative lawn o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Drought-resistant ground cover for Massachusetts July 11, 2012 Mr Smarty Plants I am looking for drought resistant,low maintenance ground cover for a LEED certified project in Florence MA. Any suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Search for Silver Magnolia from Coram NY July 11, 2012 Hi, 20+ years ago I purchased a small tree labeled Silver Magnolia from a catalog. It was a sapling about 8 inches high when I first received it but amazing! The bloom the first year was as big as my ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| climbing vine for growth in sand July 11, 2012 I live in Grand Beach, MI. My house sits on a sand dune. I want to plant a flowering vine that will grow up a fence. The area has plenty of sand and I have a trickle watering system. Can you pleas... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Rooting cuttings in water from Rifle CO July 11, 2012 Found russian sage lavender stems from cutting. Need to find out if I can root them in water? I also have found rose cutting; wondering if I can put them in water to root? I have a western chokecher... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dealing with aphids on milkweed plants in Alloway, NJ. July 11, 2012 I planted milk weed for the Monarch butterfly. Every year it gets orange aphids that seem to suck out the juices and eventually kill the plant sooner than I like. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Petunias pollinated by clematis from Logansport IN July 11, 2012 Can petunias be pollinated by clematis? I have 2 petunias that have split blooms and look like a small clematis flower. They are growing close to a jackamani clematis. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Care of Live Oaks July 11, 2012 We have Two Young Live Oaks in the front of Our home. We had them treated for insects, ect. Now what can we do to make them Full Green and Happy Happy Happy again.Thank You View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of vine from Las Vegas NV July 11, 2012 I'm interested in identifying the vine shown by the leaf in this photo: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zR3R4JSPYcCI4ESczNXWM4h8z33Cq5cyZNqSSYf9hx0?feat=directlink My mother-in-law got one o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Sticky sap (honeydew) on car July 10, 2012 MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY COVERED WITH STICKY SAP. I LIVE IN AN AREA WITH MANY COCONUT PALMS AND OTHER TREES. COULD THE SAP BLOW AROUND EVEN THOUGH I KEEP CHANGING THE PARKING? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting Texas Mountain Laurel seeds in Horse Shoe Bay,TX July 09, 2012 I have harvested Texas Mountain Laurel pods and extracted the seeds from the pods. The seeds are characteristic red/orange/maroon. When is the best time and best method to introduce seeds into pots? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Lookink for bulbs of German Blue Bells in Weatherford, TX. July 09, 2012 I am searching for a plant that is called "German Blue Bells". They are tubular as seed. Like tiny iris only bands around the tubular. The flower looks like a morning glory with an off set bloom.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wisconsin Ground Cover for Acid Soil July 09, 2012 What type of native wisconsin ground cover plants do best on acidic bare areas under pine trees such as blue spruce?...and where is best source for these plants or seeds? Thanks so much for your help View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need source of plants for making teas in Bend, Oregon. July 08, 2012 I love to make my own tea, just moved to central Oregon and want to know some good plants I can find anywhere in town and can use in my teas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant ID of succulent from Flagler Beach FL July 08, 2012 file:///C:/Users/CircuitCity/Downloads/All%20sizes%20%20%20baby%20plants%20growing%20on%20succulent%20leaves%20%20%20Flickr%20-%20Photo%20Sharing!_files/3901143728_dcf227ea85.jpg I have a succulent t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hybrid Campsis radicans 'Madame Rosy' from Medina OH July 07, 2012 I have a Madame Rosy Campsis that is not blooming. We purchased and planted it last year, mid-summer and it did well for the remainder of the season but this year...nothing but green leaves........wh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Control of grasshoppers from Goldthwaite TX July 07, 2012 How long do grasshoppers live. They are eating our flowers, plants and trees. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will hybrid Tecoma stans attract hummingbirds from Glendale AZ July 07, 2012 We bought a bells of fire plant; would like to know if hummingbirds like them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dwarf oyster plant dying in Sunrise FL July 06, 2012 WHAT WOULD BE KILLING MY DWARF OYSTER PLANTS View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native violets under maples from Gettysburg PA July 06, 2012 Just for your info (no need to post or reply), I saw an old post of a question of something to grow under maples. In central PA, native violets grow very well under several species of maples in lawns... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing, Horse-safe Pasture Tree for Okeechobee, FL July 05, 2012 I'm looking for a fast growing tree to plant in pasture that's safe for horses. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas Ash secreting sap in Lockhart, TX July 05, 2012 I have what I believe is a Texas Ash in my front yard that is secreting a sap with what looks like some wounds on it with some white stuff and with black and red looking ants as well as it has a lot o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurels native to the Texas/Mexico Border? July 05, 2012 I'm trying to determine whether Rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurel grow around the Texas/Mexican border. Are they native to this region? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native Lavender Problem in Austin, TX July 05, 2012 I am having a problem with two of my lavender plants and was hoping I could send a photo of each to get your opinion. I've been growing rosemary and lavender successfully for quite sometime and am aw... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas Mountain Laurel oozing sap in Spicewood, TX. July 05, 2012 We have a Texas mountain laurel that seems to be sweating. Oozing sap with no apparent signs of any type of bore holes, or holes made from any birds. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Kinnikinnick for a green roof July 04, 2012 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I live just north of Seattle and want to build a green roof (outdoor kitchen) I'm concerned about the weight of the soil (saturated), drainage etc. am building from scratch and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| How to protect roses from deer browsing July 04, 2012 I would like to plant knock out roses but I am concerned the deer will eat them? Advice? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Growth on top of Echinacea purpurea (Eastern purple coneflower) July 03, 2012 I grow purple coneflowers in my garden. ONE plant has something growing on the top of each cone. I would like to know what it is but I don't see how I can add a photo to this post. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Flower with spike of yellow flowers with hairy purple filaments July 03, 2012 Fuzzy purple stamens! I can't find this plant identified anywhere. Blooms abt 1" or a little more across. 5 yellow petals, 5 sepals, & 5 stamens with yellow anthers, & the filaments are covered wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with Tulip Tree in Jacksonville,Florida July 03, 2012 I planted a 20 foot tall Tulip Tree last spring. The hole I dug was double the size of what the tree came in. The tree was doing well until we got tropical storm Debby. In the middle of the night t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees & Shrubs for a NY Slope July 03, 2012 Our community has a large steep slope (100'high by at least 600' wide) that is sunny & dry. The builders planted "wild flower seeds" on the slope that is now just weeds. We would like to know what... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Information about Rose Twisted-Stalk July 03, 2012 Dear Mr.(?) Smarty Plants- I LOVE your name! I cannot find the plant I'm looking to identify in your collection. I saw it in a wildflower book as: Rose Twisted-Stalk. Sprin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of vine growing in New Jersey July 03, 2012 Hello! I am hoping you may be able to help me out in identifying a vine plant that has started to grow from under my deck, through the lattice and up the outside of my deck. I bought the house 2 y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for swan food July 03, 2012 Dear Mr Smarty Pants, I have a farm in VA with a large pond or lake fenced in. I am rescuing a pair of swan and want to grow plants around the fence and pond that they can eat. Could you suggest an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Idendification of plants with white cotton ball flowers July 03, 2012 A few months ago I found a small plant with a white cotton ball type flower on it. It had red spots. It was on the bank of the Nashua river. I had never seen this before, and I am having a hard time ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Replacing yellow bells with hibiscus from San Antonio July 03, 2012 Help! Will the roots of the yellow bells keep sprouting if I've removed the shrub? I'm replacing it with a hibiscus shrub. Will it do well in the same spot where the yellow bells were? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Recycling bath water from Austin July 03, 2012 Is using bath water going to hurt my plants or grass? If I use water from the bath on vegetables and fruits will the soap be absorbed by the fruit and/or vegetables thereby transferring to us when we ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Location of Alamo fungicide kit from Georgetown TX July 03, 2012 Where can I buy the Alamo fungicide injection kit shown in the oak wilt video? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time for trimming oaks from Boerne TX July 03, 2012 I want to trim a native red oak but am scared to touch it because I dont want to lose it. It is the primary source of shade in our back yard. Also I want to trim the live oaks and am surrounded with O... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement for Kentucky grass in Colorado July 02, 2012 What kind of grass to replace "Kentucky grass"? It uses too much water. Need drought tolerant grass for the Rifle, Colorado area ("zip code is 81650"). Water bill is way too high, pushing over $10... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| A privacy hedge for a shady spot in Austin, TX July 02, 2012 What is a good choice for a privacy hedge in west Austin in a predominantly shady area? I'd like it to be 8-12 feet, along the fence, so as to obstruct the view of the neighbor's yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native range of Osage orange tree July 02, 2012 I found a "bois d'arc" or Osage Orange Tree in a San Antonio park. Is this very unusual? I thought they were mainly in East Tx as I had never seen one here before. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is slow growth of young Tx mountain laurel normal? July 02, 2012 My Texas mountain laurel is 2 or 3 years old and is about 4 feet tall. It seems quite healthy but has grown very little, if any, and has never bloomed. Is this normal? Although I don't want it to gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cow-itch vine name from Seguin TX July 02, 2012 How did Cow-Itch Vine (Cissus incisa / Cissus trifoliata) get its name? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Small native trees/shrubs for Corpus Christi, TX July 02, 2012 Which small native trees or tall shrubs would do well in full sun in Corpus Christi for privacy along a fence line? Blooms are a bonus and evergreen is preferred.Searches on the website aren't produc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of stinging plant in Central Texas July 02, 2012 I live on 15 acres on Nameless Road. When walking on property, occasionally my leg/ankle brushes against some plant that "stings" me. Like little needles in my skin. Doesn't last long, but becau... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plantings for sides of retention pond in Willits CA July 02, 2012 I am looking for recommendations for ground cover for the outside of embankments which impound wastewater. This is to improve the aesthetics and deter weeds. The slopes are 1V:2H, so if we can avoid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Lilies with with wide lush foliage in Georgia July 01, 2012 I love lilies of all kinds, but I particularly like lilies with wide lush foliage. An example would be Agapanthus foliage. What other lilies present that same attribute? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of cucumber-like plant with red fruit July 01, 2012 Hi; My name is Peter, live in Lewisville. When I walked through a park trail last year, I noticed a very strange vine described as the following: It is vine with leaves and stems (size and shape) lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Foundation plants for Albuquerque. July 01, 2012 Hello, I live in Albuquerque. I am looking for some native/xeric low water usage plants for foundation plants for my home. They will be foundation plants for a two story home that has a large ponde... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| California plants poisonous to dogs from Sacramento July 01, 2012 Found dodonea viscosa purple. Is it poisonous to dogs? Also Gold Star Potentilla. Going drought tolerant and need small trees, shrubs and plants not poisonous to dogs for sun and partial sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants under an oak tree from Corpus Christi TX June 30, 2012 My project: To grow white turk's cap under an old oak tree I first planted St. Augustine sod this spring because we had many oak suckers around the tree. We mixed new soil and compost, and laid the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Safe grazing for donkeys and goats from Osteen FL June 30, 2012 I am having a very difficult time trying to find shrubs, hedges, plants, flowers, or trees etc. that are safe for donkeys and goats. We live in Zone 9 and have a small farm. I've had to pull every ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of a pink-flowering bush with flowers like sweet peas June 29, 2012 I have found a pink flowering small tree / bush that has picky branches kind of looks like sweet pea flowers and the leaves kind of look like shumac. Growing near the thick woods of northern MI View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Drip irrigation and uneven distribution June 29, 2012 Subject: Drip irrigation and uneven distribution. I’ve installed drip irrigation in an area of mature shrubs (St. John’s Wort) in Austin. These have previously received about ¾ inch of water once ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen Privacy Hedge for Long Island June 29, 2012 I live on Long Island and want a privacy evergreen hedge partial sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Application of sprays to non-native Crape Myrtle from Prosper TX June 29, 2012 Can applying a systemic insecticide/fungicide combo prevent or limit Crape Myrtle blooms? I have 5 large lavender Crapes that are not blooming or budding yet and this is the first time I have used a ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vine non-toxic to alpacas and dogs from Fowler CA June 29, 2012 We have alpacas and would like to plant a flowering vine on a backyard fence that adjoins the pasture. We live in Central California so we have many hot days during the summer and would like a plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Tree species for a small yard June 29, 2012 I have a small front yard area. Maybe 10' x 15'. It is also elevated. There is a retaining wall about 4 feet high. The builders planted a live oak! I think it is a nightmare waiting to happen as it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| a source for fruitless olive (non-native) trees June 29, 2012 I was given a "mexican olive" several years ago which is doing very well. This one is non-fruiting and I would like to have another that is non-fruiting but cannot find one. Cordia boissieri see... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Ground cover that won't hide snakes from Asheville NC June 29, 2012 I have an unusual situation: several bare areas in an otherwise wooded area, which receive partial sun, and are not near water -- it rains here frequently, but the soil can become quite dry at times. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Goat damage to Arizona Cypress from Palmdale CA June 28, 2012 My goats stripped the bottom branches of my Arizona Cypress. Will they come back and how can I prevent future damage? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Question about the Chitalpa tree June 28, 2012 A bush w/6" long pencil thin seed pod, leaves 4"x1/2", flower that looks like the flower on the Chitalpa tree. Is there a Chitalpa bush. The one I have I grew from seed from the pod; flat, round ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Installing limestone walkway around trees from Pflugerville TX June 28, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants:I wish to install a limestone walkway in my front yard, however, there are some roots(~ 1.25 inch) in the designated area. Will this hurt or kill the tree if I cut these away? T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for Socorro NM June 28, 2012 I recently moved from Austin to Socorro, NM. I want to add 2 shade trees to my hot, dry garden. I am considering Arizona Cypress, Live Oak (Quercus Fusiformis - yes, they are native in NM, as well a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Blue Natives for San Antonio June 28, 2012 What are the best flowers or trees to buy since we are always in stage 2 and sometimes in stage 3 water conservation? I love flowers that are blue, preferably year around. THANK YOU View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for under non-native fruitless mullberry trees from Ft. Worth TX June 28, 2012 I live in Tarrant county, where summer droughts are the norm. I have a 150x50 foot swathe of mature "fruitless mulberry" trees, which create a very shady atmosphere. The soil is clay dominated, ro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Young oak damaged by falling tree from San Diego TX June 27, 2012 My neighbor's Palo Blanco tree was struck by lightning and fell over our fence and on to a young oak tree in our yard. We waited a few days to see if the neighbor would offer help, but he never did,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plantings for a slope from New Carrollton MD June 27, 2012 My house (Maryland, near DC) sits at the bottom of a south facing slope. The soil is very heavy clay. The grade is about 1:20 for about 100 feet (with a steeper part at the top). Part of the hill is i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Privacy Screen for Reading MA June 27, 2012 Best tree to grow for a privacy screen - Hello, we recently moved into a new house in Reading and have an open area on the side of our house where we can make a privacy screen from our neighbors. Wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Propagating plant cuttings in cut potato from Columbia MO June 26, 2012 Hello. I belong to a garden group and one of the members posted a "tip" she found in an early 2000 garden magazine. I wanted to see if there was any truth to the tip? Basically the tip was to use... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of 3 small flowers in Hays County, Texas June 25, 2012 Trying to identify three (3) wildflowers growing on my property in the northwest corner of Hays Co, all very, very small blooms of about 1 cm. (roughly 1/4 inch): (1) small white blooms with five peta... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Tall lily with dark berry at leaf attachment June 25, 2012 A lily showed up in my flower garden last year (central Illinois); about 3' tall, a single dark berry at the stem where each leaf is attached. It didn't flower. This year it's approaching 4' tall ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| E-mailing a picture for Plant ID from Dexter KY June 25, 2012 Could I email a picture of a vine that is taking over my porch? Can't seem to find it anywhere. It is dark green and relatively shiny with 10 leaves on each stem. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pests on American Beautyberry from Austin June 25, 2012 Something is eating the leaves of my American Beautyberry shrubs. One is almost stripped of leaves on the upper branches. I have looked and can't see any insects or caterpillars. I have also looke... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Distinguishing non-native Wisteria from Austin June 25, 2012 How do I distinguish a native wisteria from a non-native wisteria? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Yellowing leaves on non-native jasmine from Austin June 25, 2012 Hi, I have a mature jasmine plant in the ground in a very sunny courtyard which gets watered daily. The lower leaves are turning yellow and am wondering if this is too much water for it. The top lea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Making Ruellia nudiflora thicker in pot from Tucson AZ June 25, 2012 Can Ruellia Nudiflora be propagated in the same pot as the parent plant? Can it be cut back to stimulate a denser plant? I have plants in several pots and would like to 'thicken' the plant. Tha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native bougainvillea from Austin June 25, 2012 Bougainvillea isn't a native, but since they are so prevalent here, I hope you can help. I have three, one established in-the-ground, which is pruned almost to the ground every winter; two new this y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Yellowing of leaves in Texas Mountain Laurel from Austin June 25, 2012 I planted a Texas Mountain Laurel in my Austin, TX yard this January. The tree was good sized (about 5 feet tall) when I planted it. Recently the leaves of the tree have started to turn yellow alon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Leaf motion in still air in ON June 25, 2012 What causes a tree or plant to dance when the other plants around it are still and no wind??? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets for Shanghai June 25, 2012 I am a Texas native that now lives in Shanghai, and I am trying to grow a little piece of home (Texas bluebonnets) indoors, and I was wondering: a. Do you have any ideal soil recipes that bluebonne... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Salt tolerant plants for shade in wet Florida site June 24, 2012 We live in north Florida and have an area that nothing will grow there, it is about 12 ft. long and very wet due to neighbors sprinklers. It is shaded and gets brackish water. Only 400 yards from oc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Deer Resistant Groundcover for lower Michigan June 24, 2012 What ground cover is deer resistant for a sunny location in lower Michigan? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Source for Century Plant in Wilmington NC June 24, 2012 Where can I buy a Century plant in the Wilmington NC area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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