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Definition of "Weed Laws"
January 14, 2007
What are weed laws?
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Regulations on picking native plants and flowers on Government or National Park lands
November 18, 2005
I was wondering what the laws and regulations on picking native plants and flowers on BLM land and NPS land are, and where I can find this information.
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Native plant town ordinances in New Mexico/Chihuahuan Desert
November 17, 2005
I'm interested in city/town landscape ordinances in the New Mexico/Chihuahuan Desert area. What towns do you think do a good job using native plants?
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Smarty Plants on plant patents
January 28, 2005
How would I go about patenting a plant?
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Optimum mowing times for wildflower garden
November 09, 2004
I live in Washington County and have 4 acres that contain both an abundance of spring wildflowers and native grasses (silver and little bluestem, Texas grama). The homeowners restrictions require that...
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Weed laws on mowing wildflowers in the Spring
September 22, 2004
Is there any law that would prevent a Town from making a person mow their wildflowers down in the spring?
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Weed Laws
March 20, 2004
Help! My neighborhood wants to mow down my native landscape! Can you suggest a resource regarding city regulations and native plant landscaping?
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Bluebonnets and the law
March 14, 2004
Is it illegal to pick Bluebonnets?
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