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| Possibility of hydrophobic soil in Austin, TX. July 13, 2011 I believe I have an area in my garden with “hydrophobic soil”: no matter how much or how slowly I water, it just beads up and rolls off and the soil beneath remains cement dry and powdery. In my readi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs for privacy in wet area in Ohio July 13, 2011 I am looking for flowering shrubs for Ohio that reach 8-10 feet and can handle wet feet. I am trying to avoid building a wall for privacy and would like to use flowering shrubs instead. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Acacia tree that will grow in Louisiana July 13, 2011 Please tell me if there are any Acacia Trees that will grow in direct sun in Louisiana. I really want to plant some from seeds but don't which to get for zone 8. Thank you Mr Smarty Plants View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Pruning smooth azalea in NJ July 12, 2011 I have a Smooth Azalea growing in my woods. It was verified by the Master Gardeners of Burlington County New Jersey. It's 12 feet tall and lanky. Can it be trimmed in hopes of thickening up? If s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for steep bank in Pennsylvania July 12, 2011 What do I do with a very steep bank with hard clay soil to stop erosion and to look nice. Is there a ground cover that would help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native Plants for North Texas Container July 12, 2011 What would you recommend for a large permanent plant for a large container (3' X 3') for Plano, Texas in the sun? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Discouraging rattlesnakes in northern California July 12, 2011 Searching for information re: managing your garden to discourage snakes, especially rattlesnakes. I live in northern California and we have many. I found one of your articles, but the link to an U. of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tulip trees losing bark in OH July 11, 2011 We have two tulip trees in our yard that are losing their bark at the base of the trunk. I am careful with the mower keeping away from the tree when I mow. What could the problem be and what can I d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for vertical cliff in Pismo, CA July 11, 2011 Need help with erosion control on an 80' steep to vertical, top-soil, south facing cliff, Pismo CA (central coast) area. Terracing not an option. Prefer native, colorful plants that will give the bes... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fragrant perennial plants for shade in Dallas July 11, 2011 I am looking for shade-loving perennial plants to provide fragrance in my garden. What plants would you recommend for my North Texas (Dallas) garden that is fully shaded by huge pecan trees? My curren... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Possumhaw losing leaves in Liberty Hill, TX. July 11, 2011 I have two female possumhaw trees and one of them is losing its leaves. I planted both of them in February and they were doing very well, getting green and full. What's happening? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need help with my 25 yr old Mountain Ash in Clinton Township, MI. July 11, 2011 For the first time our 25yr old mountain ash tree has dying branches, we removed one branch and it seems to have spread to other branches? What should we do? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to prune wild mustang grape vines. July 11, 2011 Now that my mustang grapes are harvested. When can I trim them out of the tree top and redirect them to an arbor where I can reach them next year? The main vine is at least 3" across. The vines from... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Why are small leaf pieces aligned on top of exposed root? July 11, 2011 Hi. An oak tree in my yard has one of its exposed roots covered in hundreds of small pieces of leaves. The pieces follow exactly the shape of the root above the surface. What insect would do this and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mystery Ground Cover in WI July 11, 2011 I am trying to identify a ground cover plant that has started growing in my yard (I'm in central Wisconsin). It is very short, only about 1-2 inches tall and is very thick covering the ground. It h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it legal to pick wildflowers from the roadside in NY? July 10, 2011 Hi, Is it legal to pick most wildflowers from the roadside in upstate NY? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant to stabilize river bank in Wisconsin July 10, 2011 We live along the Chippewa River in Pepin County WI and are looking for a blooming plant to help "hold" our river bank and also look attractive..it must be strong enough to take the spring flood. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Plant identification for Florida July 10, 2011 I am looking for the name of a plant that has long stalks and wispy long leaves with large round purple flowers on the end. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement for non-native Italian Cypress in Austin July 10, 2011 I would appreciate your assistance with some native plant options to replace Italian Cypress trees in the Arboretum area of Austin, TX. I have 12 of the trees on the north side of the house to obstru... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Can Carolina wild petunia be planted over septic tank in Nokomis FL July 10, 2011 Could you tell me the root depth of the Ruellia caroliniensis/ Carolina wild petunia? Trying to determine if I can plant it over septic tank. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Leaves browning on non-native willow from in Cumbla PA July 10, 2011 We recently planted a willow tree. A lot of the leaves turned yellow and some turned brown, but it is also getting some new buds. my question is, should I take the dead leaves off or leave them there... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| A&M maroon bluebonnets for Hawaii July 10, 2011 My daughter graduated from Texas A&M and has moved to Hawaii. She would love to have the maroon bluebonnets developed by A&M to plant in her new home. How would she need to prepare the seeds since t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need to replace a Silver Maple in Illinois. July 10, 2011 My father recently had a tornado take out a 50 year old silver maple. He is looking to replace it, but he is looking for something with interesting summer color; as he put it not "green." I am try... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Lavender near Austin TX July 10, 2011 Are there places to view blooming lavender near Austin in July 2011? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native Tradescantia spathacea in Austin July 10, 2011 Can a moses in the cradle (Tradescantia spathacea) plant be planted in a landscape setting with part sun of up to six hours in this texas heat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native Moth Mullein as a garden plant from Starksville MS July 09, 2011 I collected seeds from a beautiful Moth Mullein growing in a lot which will soon be bulldozed. Would I regret sowing them in the back of a sunny perennial bed this fall. These are from the white-pin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of a low raspberry-like plant in New Brunswick July 09, 2011 I am searching for a plant I found last year while walking in the woods in early summer. It was a low plant, much like a raspberry, but not on thorny growth and close to the ground. Seems to be on new... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for under live oak in Houston July 09, 2011 Hi, We have a live oak in our back garden in Houston and would like to plant a combination of some native shrubs and flowers near it (preferably perennial). The garden bed is about 4 metres from the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Are palm tree seeds toxic? July 08, 2011 Are palm tree seeds toxic to other plants? I have palm trees around my pool and it seems that nothing will grow very good where the old seeds are in the ground. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning a non-native Hinoki cypress from Denver NC July 08, 2011 Hi! Our painters have asked that we trim the Golden Hinoki Cypress back from the house. The tree is about 20' tall, beautiful and healthy. Since it is July and therefore, HOT! I'm wondering how t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen trees for a Southern California yard July 08, 2011 Hello I live in Irvine, CA and I am looking for a tree for our front yard. We recently planted oaks but they did not survive the clay soil. Our landscaper wants to replace them with oaks or with ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Difference between Erigeron strigosus and E. annuus July 07, 2011 How can you tell the difference between Erigeron strigosus or Erigeron annuus. Does one have more flowers on it than the other? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wide appearance of Texas Bluebells in Hillsboro TX July 07, 2011 I thought Texas Bluebells were rare, endangered and liked wet places. So why, after at least a dozen years of not seeing any and during this horrible drought am I seeing them where I have never seen t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Controlling Straggler Daisy July 07, 2011 Is there a barrier I can use that will keep Straggler Daisy under control so that I will not be a problem for my neighbors? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Controlling Cochineal Insects on Cholla Cactus July 07, 2011 We have cochineal insects on a cholla cactus. Will they kill the plant? What should we do to get rid of them if water spraying them won't work? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Need some help with my Mexican Bush Sage in Rockport, TX. July 07, 2011 My Mexican bush sage looks leggy,ratty and sparse. It's planted in full sun and was cut back to the ground in early spring. My soil is sand and I've watered it sparingly as we've had no rain. I'm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating magnolias from Springtown TX July 07, 2011 I am trying to find out how to plant Magnolia tree seeds and what has to be done with them prior to planting, if anything and what type of soil to use. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Mealy bugs on plants in Washington, DC July 07, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, There is this white stuff, looking like snow flakes, that is attacking my office plants. I use gasduster to blow it off of them, but that does not stop it from reappearing. Wh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of a vine with purple flowers July 06, 2011 I'm trying to identify a vine-like plant growing in my yard to determine if it is a weed or should be kept around. It has small purple flowers with a small yellow center, looking like a mini honeysuc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identification of vine in Louisiana July 06, 2011 I have two vines in my backyard. I've looked at pictures of each and they both keep coming up "virginia creeper." However, both are different. Neither causes an allergic reaction. One has leaflets ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Ground cover for Plano, Texas July 06, 2011 Looking for perennial seeds, maximum height 6 inches. Basically, a ground cover. Flowering would be nice but not #1 on list. Medium to maximum sun. Don't have the best soil, but fertilizer, sprink... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fast-growing tree for horse arena in Southern California July 06, 2011 I live in Trabuco Canyon, CA, and we just lost an old Sycamore in our horse arena. I would like to replace it with some thing that is fast growing, and will be able to withstand life around horses, o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mystery tree in Ontario July 06, 2011 I found a tree (similar to an apple tree in blossom) in a shaded area by a stream on our property. I have never seen anything like it. It is again, like an apple branch with the blossoms, however, t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| My Mock Orange fails to flower in Redmond, WA. July 06, 2011 I planted a Mock Orange shrub about 5 years ago. The first few years, it only produced leaves but no blossoms. Then, last year, it finally produced 4-5 blossoms on 2 of the branches. This year, it a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Caterpillars ate my Sophora in La Mesa, CA. July 06, 2011 Before I noticed what was happening, my newly-planted 1 foot tall Sophora secundiflora was eaten by caterpillars. It now has no foliage. Do you think it will leaf out again? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native bougainvillea in Beaufort SC July 06, 2011 Bougainvillea-Can I grow these in Beaufort SC? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Short wildflowers to interplant with grass in PA July 05, 2011 I live in NE PA and would like to grow short wildflowers throughout my yard mixed in with my grass. Is this possible? If so, what would be a good match for my zone? I will be mowing the grass once a w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification of shrub with thorns and purple flowers July 05, 2011 I have a small tree or shrub, it has very small or thin thorns on the branches. It blooms in April / May. The flowers are purple. My mother-in-law said that it has been around for over 100 years, b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to stop erosion on creek side July 05, 2011 I need plants for a westside slope to a creek that will help with erosion, need fast growing and likes lots of sun. Thank you, Mr. Smarty Plants View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What fertilizer can make potted plants flower in Austin, TX? July 05, 2011 I have a Lantana and esmarelda planted in large pots. They froze last winter but have both come back strong except they do not bloom even though I have fertilized. Is there something special I need ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers for shade in Boone NC July 05, 2011 I have a totally shaded area with tall trees and want to plant some native shade wildflowers beneath the trees. It is fairly level. I'd like perennial flowers. I noticed Flaming Azalea was one opti... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Mosquito-deterring plants for shady hillside July 05, 2011 We have a part to full shaded hill side/ native woodland area that was once covered with english ivy..we managed to get rid of all the ivy but now we are overtaken with violets..maybe they are even na... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Having a problem with my Mexican Plum in Houston, TX. July 05, 2011 I am having problems with the Mexican Plum Tree in my backyard, sap is oozing from the branches and several large branches have died. I am inclined to think that it I have infestation of borers? How ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Petals not developing on blackeyed susans from Nashville TN July 05, 2011 I have an established "patch" of black eyes susans. This year, the leaves are beautiful, the centers black..but the petals are practically non existent. They didn't seem to develop correctly. Any... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for groundcover in between flagstones in patio in Sugarland, TX. July 05, 2011 We are looking for a ground cover to plant in between our flagstone on our courtyard patio. The courtyard is full sun and we currently have a crushed rock-like substance in between the pieces. I thou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Yucca blades damaged by weedeater in Hellertown PA July 05, 2011 Can I cut off the blades of a Yucca plant that have been eaten on the edges with a weed wacker and are very unsightly looking? Can they be cut back to the flower shaft? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Red buckeye not blooming in NY July 04, 2011 I planted my red buckeye in September 2007 and it was about 18 inches tall. It is now a few inches short of 5ft. tall. I have had it in the ground for nearly 4 yrs and it has never bloomed. I have fr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native Bird Feeding in Belton, TX July 04, 2011 We recently bought a bird feeder and a huge bucket of non-native bird seed (I'm not sure if the whole seed mix is non-native, but I believe most of the mix is). The birds go through the whole bird fe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Groundcover for Laredo Texas July 04, 2011 I am in Laredo, TX and no longer want to waste water on grass. I would like to pull it all out and plant native, drought resistant ground cover - low growing, between 6-12 inches, sun and partial sha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants to grow under a black walnut tree in PA July 03, 2011 I want to plant some shrubs and flowers in an area with southern exposure that is dry, sunny, and within the drip line of, and partially under a large black walnut tree. I had been told that native pl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is India Hawthorne a deer-resistant plant? July 03, 2011 Is India Hawthorne a deer resistant plant in Beaufort County South Carolina? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Container plant to grow in late afternoon sun July 02, 2011 I have a shaded brick walkway that leads to my front door. It faces west, and can get very hot late afternoon Houston sun, although it is shaded for the remainder of the day. I have been successful ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Source for Crushed Limestone Used at the Wildflower Center July 01, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty plants, Do you know where I can find the pulverized limestone that you have at the entrance around the front of the building? It's right around where you have Clematis texensi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tx Mt. Laurel and Mex. Buckeye seed propagation in drought July 01, 2011 I live in the Hill Country near New Braunfels. Since I am only at my house in July and August, I would like to plant both Texas Mountain Laurel and Mexican Buckeye from the seeds harvested from mothe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What fertlilizer for live oaks under drought conditions? July 01, 2011 In your June 7 answer about helping live oaks survive the drought, you state that additional fertilization may help as well. What kind of fertilizer to you recommend and how should it be applied? Th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification for Montana June 30, 2011 I am in forestry and work by Flathead Lake MT. I came across a wildflower and cannot I.D. it. Two come close..the Low Larkspur and Mountain Bog Gentian. It is blue/purple, 5 rounded petals, leaves are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Something eating Monarda didyma in Washington DC June 30, 2011 Please Help, I have a couple of Bee Balm, Jacob Cline, plants, whose leave are being eaten, by what I do not know. None of the nurseries around here seem to have ever heard of this happening to this p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Care of wildflower meadow dried out in drought June 30, 2011 Mr Smarty Plants, Our wildflower patch is completely dried up here in Lucas,Tx. What do you do with the field? Mow it? Trim it? Let it be? The patch is about 1/2 acre.. Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Low groundcovers for MA June 29, 2011 We are developing ground mounted solar installations in southeastern MA. We are seeking advice for native groundcover species for our various regions (coastal meadows, etc). Species like bearberry and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant Identification June 29, 2011 I live in east Austin Texas, close to Manor. I was pulling a particular "weed" out of the cracks of my driveway on 06-12-11. This weed has always reminded me of moss rose, but the flowers are not as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Replacing shrubs with perennials in NY June 29, 2011 We removed a lot of shrubs from our back yard that had been there for many years. We now want to plant perennials but there seems to be a lot of very deep roots in the soil. The roots look dead but I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-invasive sun ground cover for Atlanta GA June 29, 2011 I would like to find a non-invasive ground cover for zone 7 (Atlanta, GA) in full sun. I had a bed of ivy with daylilies on a slight slope. I have pulled up the ivy but want something that is not as i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Potted Plumbago, struggling with the heat, in Spring Texas June 29, 2011 Why do some of the leaves of my plumbagos that are grown in large, well-draining planters turn brown? The brown starts on the tips, then extends to the whole leaf. They get several hours of west aft... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Smoketree not flowering in Beverly Hills CA June 29, 2011 Why is my Smoke tree not flowering? It is big and the leaves are beautiful but no blooms. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hybrid Leyland Cypress leaning in Annapolis MC June 29, 2011 We have a large, 9-year old Leyland Cypress that has tipped over. It is still green and growing but leaning slightly off center. It's about 20' tall. Should we stake it? If so, we'd like to do ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is pulling Indian Grass out of a park in Washington DC? June 29, 2011 We are renovating a park in Washington, DC on the waterfront. We have planted Sorghastrum Nutans (Indian Grass). During the evening/overnight something is pulling the plants from the ground. It is onl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Failure to bloom of Salvia greggii from San Antonio June 29, 2011 We bought Salvia greggii at the Wildflower Center Plant Sale three years ago and planted them in a well drained area. We cut them back early in the year as recommended at Go Native U classes. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Light requirements for Heartleaf Skullcap from Smithville TX June 29, 2011 How much sun or shade does Heartleaf Skullcap need? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Learning to identify native plants in backyard June 28, 2011 Please let me know how a layman like myself can identify native plants in my backyard. I don't know the plant names and don't know if they are dicots or any other technical terms (that some websites... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for cold resistant, hardy hedge plant in Jonathan, NC. June 28, 2011 I'm looking for a Full sun, cold resistant, hardy, non-invasive plant to be used for a property line hedge for North Carolina. Preferably NOT slow growing. What can you suggest? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Failure to bloom of Campsis radicans in Elkins WV June 28, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We live in a very cool climate of West Virginia, in the mountains, and it seems impossible for our Campsis radicans vines to flower! Perhaps the growing season is too short? W... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Why do my Possumhaw Holly berries fall of in the summer in Euless, TX? June 28, 2011 My possumhaw holly has LOTS of green berries in the spring but they fall off in summer, so that I have only a handful of red berries in the winter. What is going wrong? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Will a gift yucca survive in Northwest Arkansas? June 28, 2011 Had received a yucca tree as a gift and wondering if it will survive in the ground here in northwest Arkansas. It has a complete tropical look compared to my regular yucca plants. I believe it's actu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Failure to flourish of Trumpet Creeper in Leesburg VA June 28, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: Late last year I planted a trumpet creeper vine to grow on my fence and attract hummingbirds. It gets full sun, is in average soil and gets adequate water. I put a few daylilli... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will non-native St. Augustine crowd out non-native bermudagrass in Plano TX June 28, 2011 I have Bermuda sod via builder, looked great for 3+ years. then had crack house neighbors max weeds for 2+ years. Killing them (the weeds) had a toll on the grass. Now a fifth of the LOSER neighbor... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Post-bloom period care for Pink evening primrose June 28, 2011 Hello, I live in Denton, TX. I introduced pink evening primrose as a ground cover to a xeriscaped section of my property a few years ago. I have pretty much left it alone and let it do its thing an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Large Leaved Trees in Sugarland, TX June 27, 2011 Can you give me a list of trees which bear thick and broad leaves? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 27, 2011 I have a plant my Dad had found years ago. Last of April a stem with bulb shaped bottom. May 6-stem opened and folded back exposing spotted inside of leaf. Bottom had yellow pollen? and green stem 2+ ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Changing bloom color from Tulsa OK June 27, 2011 How do you change the bloom color? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What's attacking my Nellie Stevens Holly plants in Iredell, TX? June 27, 2011 I just bought 10 Nellie R. Stevens holly bushes and planted them as a screen. The leaves on some of the plants are at least half white - not yellow but white. Apparently they were like that when I b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Phlox divaricata evergreen? June 27, 2011 Is Phlox divaricata evergreen? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| ground covers for shady areas in New York City June 27, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: What would be the best ground covers for big shady areas in New York City instead of lawns? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Is hummingbird vine poisonous to parrots? June 26, 2011 Is hummingbird vine poisonous to parrots? I am setting up vines and plants around the aviary and would like to use this vine if it's not poisonous. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Root rot in trees near Lake Wenatchee State Park, WA June 26, 2011 Lake Wenatchee State Park, WA has been closed due to root rot for a year. I own a cabin 1 mile from the State Park. I cannot find a single piece of information about whether private property near th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grass lawn for San Antonio June 25, 2011 Dear Mr Smartyplants, I live outside of San Antonio and my question is in regards to putting in a native grass lawn. What type of soil should I put down? I've sprayed herbicide and was planning on ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification June 25, 2011 I see a previous question from Ohio on this plant, so I will copy the description and try to submit photos. "A year later a weed-like plant started growing beside it. It has very thorny leaves, stem... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Magnolia Not Doing Well in Round Rock, Texas June 25, 2011 I have a Magnolia grandiflora in my back yard, planted on May 20th of this year. Located on a western exposure with no shade and about 18' tall x 10' wide. I've been watering it every 3-4 days or ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for a Vacant Lot in the Big Apple June 24, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We have recently gone in to restore a vacant plot in Harlem. This soil is varied, but mostly rubble, old slag, some sand in one area, old fill- pH 7-8.5. We dug a small tren... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Flower friends for roses in Tyler Texas June 24, 2011 I have planted some double red Knockout roses and am looking for plants to go with them to add blue, white, pink and yellow hues. I am interested in planting something that will act as a ground cover ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Roots of live oak in lawn from Round Rock TX June 24, 2011 I live on a cul-de-sac and have a small triangle shape yard. There is a large live oak in the middle of the yard. I am concerned because large bark covered roots have emerged on two sides of the tre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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