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| Carex as a shady turf alternative in Austin November 10, 2009 I just read your answer to Barbara Medford's question about what multi-species native grasses would work to create a shady lawn. While you had some wonderful suggestions you mention a homeowner's as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover for shade in Paris, Texas November 02, 2009 I have a south exposure with 2 large sycamore trees. Noon sun in patches and mainly dappled shade but not dense. I'm consideering planting asian ivy. The soil is "sandy loam" but it's very sand... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a shade tree in a limited space in Louisville, GA October 29, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants, Hello! What kind of tree would be good to shade, in a limited space, and having a taproot? This is in middle Ga. One side of yard has main water pipe coming in off the road and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tree for horses in North Virginia October 16, 2009 I need to plant a shade tree for my horses and am considering a fast growing tree called an Empress Tree(paulownia). It would be outside of their fenced area but close enough to provide shade for the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a recommendation for a fast growing shade tree near Gettysburg PA October 08, 2009 I am looking to plant a fast growing shade tree with non-invasive roots. I live in south central Pennsylvania just north of Gettysburg PA. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for narrow moist shade in Dallas October 05, 2009 We are looking for plants in a narrow strip next to our house. It is a shady area that holds a lot of water. We would love plants that would help take water out of the soil. Do you have any suggest... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should Solanum eleagnifolium, silverleaf nightshade, be removed from yard October 01, 2009 I live in Upstate NY. I'm quite sure, after checking many sites/pictures, that I have a couple specimens of Silver Leaf Night Shade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) growing in the "wild" portion of my side... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hibiscus to grow in partial shade in North Carolina September 25, 2009 What variety of hibiscus can I plant in Lexington, NC? Are there any variaties that tolerate partial shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for shade for Austin September 21, 2009 I just read with interest your article on multi-species native lawns. However, I believe the suggested grasses don't grow well in the shade, is this true. Are there any suggestions for native (mult... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing evergreen shade shrub for Lincoln NH September 14, 2009 I need a fast-growing, shade loving evergreen shrub that will give us privacy and grow in and around some White Pines whose branches were pruned to 4 - 6 ft above the ground. The house is in Lincoln ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover for part shade/shade in Oklahoma. September 14, 2009 I am looking for perennial ground covers for shade to part shade under red oaks in central Oklahoma. Soil condition is usually dry. Can you recommend some natives in addition to creeper for xeriscape?... 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 | ||
| Flowering shrub for part shade in Southern California September 10, 2009 What shrubs would be able to flourish in morning shade but deal with afternoon sun and 90 plus degrees in the summer months in Southern California? I would like a shrub that is about 5 ft. tall and 3 ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with stabilizing a partial shaded slope in Prince George's County, MD. September 08, 2009 I have a partial shade sloped area about 40 ft. x 100ft; that is at the top of a natural drainage. Slope is maybe 10%. There is a thin layer of topsoil on top of a heavier clay layer (it was pasture... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Colorful native plants for oak tree shade in Houston August 26, 2009 I live in Houston Tx - our subdivision entrance has many oak trees. We cannot find anything that will "stay alive" around these trees. It is mostly shady, but gets a slight bit of sunlight. we wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Butterfly garden plants for partial shade in Georgia August 14, 2009 I have a patio that is brick with 2 small areas for planting. The area has partial shade and soil is moist and looks dense. Currently there is an Ivy Bush in the back left corner which I like and ha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vines for shade in North-Central Georgia August 07, 2009 I am looking for something to hide a 6' wood fence that will grow in almost full shade. I have an area approx 2 feet wide to plant in. Since the fence and planting areas are stepped -- about 8 feet f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade trees not invasive to foundations and driveways August 02, 2009 I am in zone 9. What shade trees can I plant that will not be invasive to foundations or driveways? Thank you, Mr. Smarty Plants View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade trees with a tap root July 31, 2009 I need a list of shade trees with a tap root system. I would also like the tree to grow at a medium to fast rate. I will be planting near a concrete wall and do not want the roots to do any damage to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What plant grows in extremely hot Texas weather in the shade in Dallas Texas? July 30, 2009 What plant grows in extremely hot Texas weather in the shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing shade tree for Central Texas July 04, 2009 What is the best fastest growing shade tree for central Texas? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting shade plants in 100+ weather June 25, 2009 I was planning on planting some columbines in a barrel and Turk's Cap and Coralberry in my yard, but hadn't counted on the extreme heat this early in the summer. Is it okay to plant these things as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ivy for shady wall in New York June 25, 2009 I live in Melville, New York. The house is adjacent to the Long Island Expressway and there is a cement sound barrier wall about 25 feet high that runs along the backyard of my 1 acre property. I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade groundcover under Magnolia in Austin, Texas June 25, 2009 I have a 50' Magnolia grandiflora casting full shade underneath with very shallow and some exposed roots. I have Horseherb (calyptocarpus vialis)in the area and have been encouraging it to spread und... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native ground cover for part shade in Dowagiac MI June 24, 2009 Maybe I'm just too picky. I'm trying to make an area that is some what triangular shaped between my house and garage with a tall lattice/privacy fence on one side and walks in the back yard area on... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hardy plant with minimal care for shade in dry soil June 22, 2009 I have a weekend house in Hawley, PA where I try to garden - often with poor results. There is a spot on the northeast corner of my foundation where I have put plant after plant - but none of them su... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a shady garden in Wisconsin June 22, 2009 I have a shady garden in southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee) and am interested in introducing more native plants of all sizes and heights, hopefully with lovely flowers. I would love to know what you ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for a shady yard in Orange City, FL June 21, 2009 Hello, I am trying to plant wildflowers in my tree-shaded backyard that will not only kill the existing grass, but will also withstand the winter freezes in central Florida. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade plants for a childrens garden in Magnolia, TX June 21, 2009 What shade plants would be good to plant in a Children's garden at a learning center? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Edible plants in shade in Enville TN June 15, 2009 I have a flower bed against the back of my house with nothing in it. We moved into this house late last year and I was planning on planting some tomato plants there until I discovered it never gets an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for high canal bank in Florida May 27, 2009 My home is on a canal to a natural lake in Central Florida (Orlando area). I am wondering if there is a wildflower that I can grow on a 3' high canal bank that is mostly shady. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering plants for shade in St. Augustine FL May 25, 2009 I would like to know what flowering plants I can purchase that grow in a shaded area in St Augustine Florida View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What are the best deep shade plants for San Antonio? May 20, 2009 What are the best deep shade plants for San Antonio? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need plants for shade in Arizona. May 15, 2009 Please suggest plants that I can plant in a shaded area. I live in Glendale, Arizona. The shade will be 100% of the time. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shade trees for Austin May 15, 2009 I am building a new home that does not have any trees close by-- I want to have several shade trees to increase the efficiency of my home. What are your suggestions for an easy care, fast-growing, an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees for shade in Burbank, CA May 13, 2009 I need a few ideas for a non-deciduous (or nearly non-deciduous)tree that grows fast and will provide shade. Shade need not be total. Chinese Elms come to mind but I'm not sure of the growth rate. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for shaded sandy soil in Long Island, NY May 12, 2009 I live on the north fork of Long Island (Zone 7) I would like to find a grass or low ground cover that will grow in shaded sandy soil. The yard has quite a few trees. It also has to stand up to modera... 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 | ||
| Groundcover to reduce erosion for shady area in New York May 05, 2009 We live on a lake with gravelly and clay soils, lots of wind and little sun. I am looking for a native ground cover that will help reduce erosion over some of the steep slopes facing south (under shad... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shade-loving container plant for Austin May 02, 2009 What is a good plant that works well in a container, is shade-loving and produces some blooms? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dwarf native plants for shade in Burlington, MA May 02, 2009 Hi, I removed all of the evergreen shrubs in front of my house in Zone 6. It is in full shade all summer but has some sun during the spring because of a huge beech tree in front yard. there is 2 8'... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrub for shade in Rockford IL April 29, 2009 I live in Rockford, IL and would like to know what kind of bush to plant in pretty much, full shade. I would prefer to stay away from evergreens due to allergies. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Foundation garden in shade in Durham, NC April 29, 2009 I'm trying to replant a 3'x8' garden near the foundation of our house in Durham, NC. This part of the yard gets little, if any, sun and is mostly clay. I've tried adding compost and soil conditi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant privacy fence for shade in Hill Country April 28, 2009 I am looking for a shrub to plant along a privacy fence that gets 8+ feet tall, fast growing, preferably native, deer resistant, and can tolerate mostly shade. I reside in the Hill Country area. Tha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shrub for part shade in Austin April 16, 2009 I live in SE Austin (Dove Springs area). I have a 3' by 3' area near my front door. It gets morning sun, but not the entire morning because of the tall tree in my front yard. By 11 o'clock or noon,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hedge for Austin April 09, 2009 Hi. I live in West Austin and am having trouble finding plants for our heavily shaded yard (thanks to our beautiful large live oaks). I love glossy, dark green leaves and big flowers. I love the came... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant shade plants for Southern Texas April 03, 2009 Looking for low shrubs and flowers that will grow in full shade and that would be mostly deer resistant. North facing front of our house. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What will grow under a California Pepper tree? April 03, 2009 What will grow under a California Pepper tree with a shady area oak tree nearby in a coastal community? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-toxic shade trees for horses in Florida April 01, 2009 Looking for non poisonous shade trees for pasture with horses. Would prefer flowering or something that changes color. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy hedge for shady area March 27, 2009 We are looking to plant a privacy hedge around the perimeter of our yard that will grow to 6 or 8 feet tall - some of the perimeter is exposed to sun and we will likely go with evergreen sumac - howev... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrub for shade in Austin, Texas. March 27, 2009 Live in Austin, Texas and need to plant a shrub or plant that will grow well in little to no sun. Can grow 4 feet in height View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tree for Portland, OR March 18, 2009 Looking for shade tree for Portland, Oregon, with non-invasive root system. House will be 20 ft away, with basement. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shade plants around fountain in California March 18, 2009 Hi, we just put a fountain in our front yard. It is in a mostly shady area. I need to know what plants would go best around the fountain and survive in the shade. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for northern exposure in Wichita, KS March 17, 2009 What are good plants for the north side of the house with acidic soil in Zone 6, Wichita, KS? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for border garden in shade in Austin March 15, 2009 Need suggestion for what to plant in a border garden. We live in northwest Austin and the garden is north-facing and shaded. Currently are oleanders but they don't get enough sun. Also growing are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowers or plants for no-sun area in Nova Scotia March 14, 2009 What kind of flowers or plants can I plant in my rock garden that gets virtually no sun? I have wasted so much money on plants that were guaranteed to grow. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wax myrtle in partial shade in Dothan AL March 13, 2009 Will the Wax Myrtle do well in the 36303 area code in partial shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for shade in Peoria, Arizona February 25, 2009 My six-foot block wall is on the west side of my yard. There are two large shade trees in front of the wall. What kind of shrubs can I plant near this wall that only gets sun for about 2 hours in th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for shady site in Tyler TX February 24, 2009 I live in Tyler Texas and have a lot of shade and sandy soil. No grass will grow and I was wondering if I should look at ground cover instead? If so, what grows in shade and sand? I have tried sever... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low evergreen shrubs for shade in Spring TX February 19, 2009 I am looking for an evergreen plant that grows no taller than 2 feet and will grow in shade. I would love to have one that would also produce flowers. Please help and thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Vine for shaded area in Austin February 15, 2009 Hi! I live in South Austin, and love my backyard. It is enclosed by chain-link fencing, and shrouded by (ack!) Hackberry trees. I would like to plant a vine on one fence to provide a privacy screen. T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a condo garden in Decatur GA February 12, 2009 I recently moved into a condo in Decatur (just outside Atlanta). I am now working on the back yard - just a patio and dirt right now. It is a small space and is shaded much of the day but does get s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for shady acreage in Paige, TX February 10, 2009 My family recently bought property in Paige, TX. We thinned out the dense vegetation leaving pines and some oak and juniper. The ground is now bare sand throughout much of the property, except for th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What shade trees and shrubs are safe to plant around horses in Iowa? February 09, 2009 I need to know what shade trees, flowering trees, shrubs and flowering shrubs are safe to plant around horses in Iowa. thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for part shade in North Carolina February 07, 2009 I'm thinking about planting a border in front of my house. It's on the north side, so it's fairly shady. One of the main problems with this is that I don't like many common shade plants, so it's ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing shade tree for New Braunfels, Texas January 29, 2009 I would like to plant a tree in the back of my property which is located in the Hill Country just north of New Braunfels. Could you please suggest something that is fast growing and will grow in full... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen plants for shaded fence in Arizona January 28, 2009 I need to place a fence around my front yard (4-5 ft tall), in Arizona. What evergreen flower/plant can you recommend that would grow on this fence? (it would only get about 2-4 hours of sun daily and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native ground covers for rocky, shady slope in Arlington, TX January 25, 2009 I need a good native ground cover for a completely shaded and rocky 30 degree slope with red sandy soil and southern exposure. Will anything grow in these conditions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for yard in part shade and shade January 11, 2009 I have a shady yard with no grass whatsoever in San Marcos, TX. Since there are no roots to anchor the soil, the air (and the house) is full of dust. I want to plant a native grass that does well in f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant that can move from outside to inside for Denton, TX December 14, 2008 I am looking for a plant that is either native to Texas or is well acclimated to the Denton TX area that can move from a covered outside area to an adjacent indoor area behind large glass walls, to a ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grass to grow in the shade of pecan tree December 10, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Pants, We have an enormous pecan tree in our backyard that had grass underneath the breadth of the branches, but not around the trunk. The grass isn't doing well (though we did fai... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Texas kidneywood grow in dappled shade? December 09, 2008 Will Texas Kidneywood be successful as an understory plant in dappled shade? There is a location near the house, under a small grove of established live oaks and cedar elms, that needs an airy screen... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Understory shrub for shady area in San Antonio December 03, 2008 We would like to plant a small understory tree/shrub in an odd space that our new deck has created between our fence line and the house. A mature mountain laurel would be our dream but I think there ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for shade in Dallas November 30, 2008 What native grasses can be grown under large Live Oaks in the Dallas Area? The combination of shade and black gumbo soil seem to keep all plant life, except for poison ivy and ferns, out. I would lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small area native plant gardening for an apartment November 14, 2008 Mr.Smarty, We live in an apartment and are fortunate to have a small area, 5'x5', and so want color! Here in Houston the winters don't freeze much and the summers are HOT. Luckily, we are in the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low plants for shady, damp area in Roanoke, TX November 13, 2008 First, thanks for answering my first question about Texas Native Trees for our new home! I have just started working on plans for our back yard and have a question about Texas Native Shade plants. W... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Necessary sun exposure for Eves Necklace November 12, 2008 How little sun can the tree Eve's Necklace receive and still be happy and healthy? I have an intended spot that gets about 3, maybe 4 hours, some of that will be hot afternoon sun in the summer. Th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tolerant plant for Rodeo, California November 02, 2008 I live in Rodeo, California and I need to know what is a good green plant I can get to place in a shady area View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for shade east windows from sun in Abilene, TX October 25, 2008 We need a tree(s) to plant in front of four east windows (20 feet space) to shade our breakfast room from the early morning sun. We have shades but need a bit more protection. I do not wish to shade... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to control erosion in shade in California October 06, 2008 I need plants that will help prevent soil erosion on a sloping area under a wood fence. The area has filtered light. thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grass for shade under Post Oaks in Austin October 04, 2008 Can you recommend a water conserving grass for shade under Post Oaks in Austin. Very gravelly poor nutrient soil. thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses for shady area with sandy soil September 23, 2008 We have very sandy soil, is there any type of grass that will grow well. Also, very shady. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in New Jersey September 21, 2008 hi ,i live in rahway nj and i was wondering what are good plant and shrubs to plant for this area. we are doing all new landscaping and we have alot of shade areas. we like the ornamental grasses but ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for area shaded by crabapple in Philadelphia September 19, 2008 Can you recommend native plants about 4' tall to plant under a crabapple in the corner of a yard in front of a fence? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hanging flowering plants in part shade in Denton, TX September 18, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I'd like to hang 4"-6" pots with flowering plants from north-facing eaves. That area gets an hour or so of late-morning/noon sun. Also, my apt. faces a large courtyard so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in Texas September 14, 2008 I am looking for shade tolerant shrubs to plant near our carport. We live in Plum Grove, near Splendora, Texas. I don't want anything with thorns that will scratch the paint or me while getting i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade in Pennsylvania September 13, 2008 i would like to plant a small area in my rear yard, that is full shade in the summer (when the trees are full with leaves) and part shade in early spring. i live on a state park - there are plenty of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ornamental plants for under live oaks September 08, 2008 What ornamental plant will do well under Live Oak trees? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen for shade August 28, 2008 Hi, I am looking for a plant that is evergreen (or semi evergreen), native to central Texas, and shade tolerant. This is for a Wildscape area in San Marcos. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native groundcovers for bare, shady space in Oklahoma August 22, 2008 I have recently acquired a new residence that has very little lawn to speak of. The backyard is in an unfortunate position to catch significant amounts of rainwater from nearby yards, and is sloped. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for xeriscape and shade August 20, 2008 I live in Jones county, Texas. I would like to xeriscape portions of my lawn. The soil is sandy, I have a lot of shaded lawn area. What plants do you recommend that would be low maintenace, low water ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for shade August 19, 2008 I live in hot, humid Houston and the tree coverage of my yard is nearly 100 percent (so, little sunlight reaches the ground). Can you suggest a plant or two that would thrive in these conditions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Japanese maple in New York August 15, 2008 I have a few questions: Do you know what zone Brooklyn, NY. is in? If I plant a Japanese Maple in my backyard, do you think it can tolerate almost full shade (1-2 hours of sun per day)? Also, is it... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Stress in potted Tif blueberry plants August 15, 2008 Recently purchased Tif Blue Blueberry plants (about 3 ft tall)are showing signs of stress. They are in 10 gallon pots. Should they be transplanted? Medium? Fertilizer? Location? Trimming? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant called cow shade or cow weed that is poisonous July 25, 2008 There is a plant called cow shade or cow weed, not exactly sure. It kills whitetail deer. I would like to know the name of the plant and the specifics. If you could help me it would be greatly appreci... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native vine for shade on west side in Texas July 21, 2008 I have just put in a trellis to cover the west side of my house for shade. What would be the best native vine to put their for quick growth. I plan on putting a rose (Fortunia) but can't do that till... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Part shade garden to attract hummingbirds in Texas July 14, 2008 We are inexperienced gardeners. We have a bed (2.5' x 6') with sun in the morning and shade in afternoon and want to attract hummingbirds. Salvia coccinea sounds easy, but what else could we plant... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Darkened leaves on blueberry bush July 02, 2008 I have a blueberry bush planted in a very large pot. It has been doing very well, producing berries and new growth. All of a sudden the leaves have begun to turn dark. I have it potted in good soil... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for bare shady spot in Austin July 01, 2008 My back yard is shady from old Arizona Ash trees. What native grasses can I plant in bare areas caused by my dog? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-blooming crape myrtle in Italy, TX June 25, 2008 It's Italy, TX, again! Thanks for the advice and links, and I'll study those..but here's where I'm stumped on crape myrtle. I have two (almost) trees because they've been planted over 15 years ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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