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| Plants for dog-safe privacy hedge in Missouri July 03, 2006 I live in Missouri and would like to put a "living fence" around my yard for some privacy. Ideally, I want something that is going to grow fast so that I don't have to wait years and years for my ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Mountain Laurel by seed April 20, 2006 I have a Texas Mountain Laurel. I found on this website that the beans are poisonous, but if you plant them, will they grow another Mountain Laurel? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Digestive distress from eating Lonicera sempervirens February 23, 2006 A friend of mine ate Lonicera sempervirens and it caused a burning sensation in his stomach. What may have caused this sensation? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Local native plant for grave marker in Washington December 30, 2005 Dear wildflower expert, Our friend’s dog died, and is buried in western Washington, near the town of Monroe. My wife is from central Texas, and thought a Texas perennial would be a nice marker. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants toxic to dogs December 08, 2005 Can you tell me where I can get information on plants poisonious to dogs? Deck and yard plants. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trumpet flower side effects July 06, 2005 What happens if you eat a trumpet flower, what are the side effects and dangers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on staghorn sumac May 23, 2005 I currently have staghorn sumac in my yard located in Woodstock, Connecticut. it appears to be of the Rhus typhina species. i am removing these from my yard using a chainsaw and creating a pile of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Texas cherry tomato April 24, 2005 We just bought 2 Texas cherry tomato plants at the plant sale. We have to container garden in a walled courtyard due to deer. (Would deer be attracted to the plants in a garden with herbs and high de... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Skin irritation caused by blanket flower (Gaillardia sp.) January 29, 2005 Could you tell me whether it is the leaves or the spent flower heads, the seed heads, that cause irritation to bare legs after walking through a field of Indian Blankets? Gallardia I believe is the La... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Poisonous Plants October 27, 2004 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants, I wonder who among the wonderful staff at the Wildflower Center can answer this. I occasionally get requests for information on toxic or irritating plants. Beyond the obvious ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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