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| Native Species List for Ponca OK June 24, 2011 I planted daylilies in my Austin garden and did not do well. I moved these daylilies to my garden in Ponca City Oklahoma and have done outstanding relying only on mother nature's rain. My garden in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native textile bamboo for Austin? June 24, 2011 I was looking for a non-invasive bamboo to plant as a privacy screen in central Austin. Would bambusa textilis (weavers bamboo) be an ok solution since it is a clumping bamboo instead of running? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Squirrels eating seed pods of Rock Rose in Austin June 24, 2011 Squirrel(s) have been ripping the branches off my rock rose bushes in order to eat the seed pods. Previously we had problems with squirrel(s) gnawing on our garden ornaments. I sprayed the ornaments ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Can a madrone be used as a house plant from Grand Rapids MI June 24, 2011 Can a madrone tree be used as a house plant in Michigan? It is about 10" tall in a gal pot. Can a couple of trees be planted together to become one larger house plant? it's currently in a clay mix. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native little leaf linden (Tilia cordata) June 24, 2011 What is the name of the little leaf linden that has no flowers or pods to shed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shady shrubs for an ugly fence in New Jersey. June 23, 2011 What type of tree or shrub can I plant in 07747 NJ to cover an ugly fence that gets little or no sun. Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification of a trillium in New Jersey June 23, 2011 I have several Trillium grown from one seed source. The plant looks like Trillium cuneatum, but unlike that plant, the stems of these plants -- which seed freely in my Northwest New Jersey garden -- l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ash tree shedding seeds early in IL June 23, 2011 I've lived in my house 13 years now and have a large and old ash tree in my backyard near my patio. The seed pods are ten-fold this year and are dropping constantly. I've never experienced this co... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mowing the multi-species buffalo grass lawn June 23, 2011 I am planning on putting in a buffalo grass lawn in an area that is little used. I read that a mix of buffalo, blue grama, and curly mesquite is good for better cover but I am concerned about the blu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant Identification June 23, 2011 I live in Alaska and have TEENY cute 5 petaled white flowers growing on my lawn. They are very short, maybe 2 inches in height. The flower is about 1/2 inch wide. They look like a perfect tiny daisy. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Leaves on non-native Confederate Jasmine dry up in Buda TX June 23, 2011 Leaves on star or confederate jasmine vine dry up. Not due to lack of water and I can't find any insect damage. Starts with one shoot and then spreads to entire plant. I will try to attach picture... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Something eating milkweed leaves in Austin June 23, 2011 I have some milk weed plants, and have noticed in the last few weeks that something is eating the leaves on them. The flowers are fine and no other plant appears to be bothered. I thought perhaps it w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More information about Trillium in New Jersey June 23, 2011 Hi, Nan. FYI. The Trillium seeds in question came from the State of Alabama. If you have an interest in seeing photos of this Trillium and two others in my garden, which are different and which I be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers that grow in woodlands June 22, 2011 Please tell me the names of wildflowers that grow under your oak trees in Texas. I am only familiar with those open meadow plants, not those that live under the deciduous trees. Thank you for your t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native grass for erosion control on Shoal Creek in Austin, TX June 22, 2011 What is the best grass seed for erosion control in Austin, TX - Shoal Creek goes through my back yard and I need to seed some areas and it gets lots of sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Keeping deer away from non-native plants in Lansing MI June 22, 2011 What is the real - best way to keep deer from eating my Hostas, Garden phlox and lilies? Ive tried the stinky spray and the fertilizer granules that deter, to no avail. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need suggestions for plants for a privacy screen in Arlington, VA. June 22, 2011 I am looking for a tall-growing tree/shrub to act as a privacy screen with neighbors on two existing borders, including, e.g., blocking out the neighbors tall swing set gym, deck, and other activity, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement for Spanish Dagger from Georgetown TX June 22, 2011 I have a Spanish Dagger plant in my garden which appears to be dying. Where can I purchase a replacement for this plant? The Spanish Dagger I have is close to 10 feet tall. What is the best way t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants in wheelbarrow dying in Jacksonville, FL June 22, 2011 I planted a wheelbarrow with daisies, petunias and black and blue salvia. the salvia is thriving, but the others died. Is the salvia toxic to them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with my Mountain Laurel in Sugarland, TX June 22, 2011 Texas Mountain Laurel - My plant's leaves are turning yellow and falling off. I don't know if this is caused from over watering or under watering. I have skipped days of watering to see if it will h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Grass for shady area June 21, 2011 I need to find a grass that can grow in a shady area, with some sun. Drought resistant and preferably native to the area. Would like to find a sod if possible. I know it's not a great time to plant n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Jimsonweed and its toxic nature June 21, 2011 I purchased a Jimson weed plant at a local plant sale at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center this spring and was quite surprised at how quickly & large it grew. After the first round of flowers fa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 19, 2011 I am trying to identify a flowering plant I saw today in Houston. Its leaves are green and it produces beautiful flowers with 4 petals that kind of remind me of a pinwheel. The petals are about 2 inch... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 18, 2011 Hello- I would like to know what is this plant? It grows in part to full sun over a large area; gray fuzzy, quilted, pointed leaves. It is now about 6-10" tall plants but there are untrimmed 24-3... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification of Indian Cane June 18, 2011 I live in southern Alabama. We have a plant that is wild but I can not find any info on it. My grandmother called it Indian Cane. The stems are red and you can chew them, they have a sour taste View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What variations of non-native Lavender will grow in Montgomery County TX June 18, 2011 I live in East Montgomery County, Texas. What varieties of Lavender grow best in my area? I had some success with Providence variety and Spanish variety. I would like to grow more varieties if possi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 17, 2011 I have an area of some plants growing wild in woods behind my house. It will creep onto adjoining plants and has a delicate lavender colored flower that is curled up similar to a sweetpea, has a very ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification of fern-like tree in Tennessee/North Carolina June 17, 2011 Was on my way to Hilton Head and noticed near the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, there was a tree standing about 4 feet tall. Thin straight trunk and at the very top was fern looking foliage... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification June 17, 2011 There is a sweet pea like vine that grows along the road in NC. IT is pink and looks much like a sweet pea. What is it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Suggestions for flowerbed in Mesquite TX June 17, 2011 I live in Mesquite and am new to the area. I am trying to make the flowerbed in the front of my house look better. I've planted some yellow roses and red roses but would like some perennial that bloo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shrubs for a fenceline in NY June 16, 2011 Need to replace shrubs along a fence. Currently have Honeysuckle and they are very old. Would like to have something different with more color & interest during winter months. The line of shrubs are h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification for Westcave Preserve June 16, 2011 Green greetings! In the canyon at Westcave Preserve last month, I saw a plant I don't know: low, broadish leaves (with rounded edges as I recall); very tall, delicate stems with tiny white flowers sp... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 16, 2011 I have a photo of a shrubby plant with large spines. Is there a way for me to attach it? I'm having trouble identifying it. Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for curb appeal from Birmingham AL June 16, 2011 My front yard is on a down hill slope. Can you recommend some plants that would be good for creating curb appeal that will be planted up against the house? We need some that are short around 2 feet ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Grass for sunny or shady slope in Birmingham AL June 16, 2011 What kind of grass grows well in the shade or sun on a sloping landscape? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| drought-resistant turf grasses for New York City June 16, 2011 Hi - I work at the Smithsonian in New York City and we have a very large lawn that is frequently used in the summer for programming. It gets very beat up. I read an article in teh New York Times about... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wildflowers for decorating for a wedding from San Marcos TX June 16, 2011 I am in the early stages of planning my wedding for next year. I would like to decorate with wildflowers in mason jars. I need to set a date! What is the peak season for wildflowers blooming in centra... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| wildflowers for bees and hummers in central Texas June 16, 2011 I'm building a native habitat for different hummingbirds and bees at the Inks Lake Fish Hatchery, and I was wondering what kind of native plants in Texas attract these creatures but are also low main... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What is eating Eve's Necklace in San Marcos TX June 16, 2011 A small Styphnolobium affine in my yard is repeatedly being defoliated by something. It courageously leafs out again each time, even in the drought. There is a larger tree nearby that remains untouc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Not deer eating the Eve's necklace in San Marcos TX June 16, 2011 Dear Mr SP, Re: the Eve's necklace being eaten. I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you in my original question which you were kind enough to answer with the speed of lightening, but I am on the East... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 15, 2011 I have a plant similar to sheepshire. It has red leaves and yellow blooms exactly like the green variety. We brought it here to Oklahoma from Wyoming. I would like to know what it's called and where ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Shaded Groundcover for Florida June 15, 2011 Looking for ground cover for shade. Area is between two houses. Something with minimal amount of work and care. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with redbud in DeLand FL June 15, 2011 My native Redbud trees leaves are turning yellow and a sucker branch has died. What could it be? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Alternative to swamp sunflower for Austin June 15, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I love this forum and have learned so much from it! Do you know of an alternative to Helianthus angustifolius L. (Swamp sunflower) that requires less water and would be m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with non-native Chocolate Mimosa from Dallas June 15, 2011 I have a Chocolate Mimosa I planted last spring. It came back strong this spring but suddenly the leafs have started turning brown and falling off, it gets watered every morning and I don't have a c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Silverleaf Nightshade, Happy in El Paso Texas June 14, 2011 Trying to identify a small wildflower all over in our El Paso neighborhood. Lavender bloom, five pointed petals, Star pattern inside, five bright yellow pistols. Beautiful. Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification in Parker County, Texas June 14, 2011 Hi. Growing alongside a country road, here in Parker County I photographed what I thought might be cardinal flowers. However, in searching books and on the net, I cannot find any quite like these. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Will mowing live oak seedlings contribute to Oak Wilt from Dripping Springs TX June 14, 2011 I live near Drippings Springs, TX. Will mowing live oak seedlings contribute to the spread of oak wilt? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| poor blooming on (non-native) plumbago June 14, 2011 I recently purchased several blue Plumbago plants that were covered in blooms. We planted them in our front beds that receive about 5 hours of morning sun then afternoon shade. I have watered them eve... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a septic field in Rogers AR June 13, 2011 I live in Rogers Arkansas (northwest corner of the state). My home sits in a holler. My back and side yard is almost totally lateral lines for a septic system. One section of my yard (it's fenced an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Collecting seeds for Texas Bluebell from Clifton TX June 13, 2011 How and when should I try and collect seeds from the Texas Bluebell? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Problems with non-native Potato vine from Morgan Hill CA June 13, 2011 Greetings from Morgan Hill. CA. I have moved into a home that has a fairly mature (10 years +/-) Potato Tree which has some blue/purple flowers but very few new leaves, it looks almost barren. It gets... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree planting in OH June 12, 2011 When transplanting a tree (a maple in Spring in my case now), I understand that one should leave a surrounding doughnut like ridge around the root base to hold in the water from rains and irrigation. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rust problems on Jack in the Pulpit in IL June 12, 2011 The last 2 years I have noticed that some of my jack in the pulpit plants have something that makes me think of a copper color rust.It seems to start on the underside of the leaves. What can I do to g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Watering newly planted woodland plants in VA June 12, 2011 How frequently should newly planted, native plants, growing in wooded areas be watered? Is it better to not water at all than to use sprinklers in which case the water rarely saturates the leaf... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Which native palms survived severe cold from Las Cruces NM June 12, 2011 Can you tell me which of the north American native palms survived the severe cold last year that hit El Paso and Las Cruces? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What kind of turf can be planted in Baja Mexico from Las Vegas NV June 12, 2011 What kind of turf can be planted in Baja. Mexico View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| plants for a green roof June 12, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We have a small, homemade green roof with a 4" medium on our sunroom, which faces south, however, a portion is partially shaded a Sweet Gum tree. Native Iris cristata, phlox... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Standing cypress turning brown in San Antonio June 12, 2011 Last year I bought and planted a standing cypress. This year several plants came up. The tallest one was about 1 foot tall. After blooming the plant began to turn brown and die. My question: Is t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plant identification June 11, 2011 This plant will grow 12-15 feet or more in height in the rural areas of Ellis County south of Dallas. In a fractal manner, stems grow out of the stalk and then from the stems. The leaves are green, th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time to Plant Blue Grama Seeds in Spring Branch, Texas June 11, 2011 We would like to plant Blue Grama grass seeds but due to the hot weather with no rain here in central Texas, can we wait until September or even October to plant grass seeds? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Live oak trees and possible drought stress in Lott, TX. June 11, 2011 One of our Live Oak trees is losing leaves in only a portion of it. I have researched Oak Wilt and I am not sure that is what it has. We have trees that are hundreds of years old and was wondering i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Disease in non-native globe willow from Morgan UT June 11, 2011 I have a globe willow tree that is a few years old but still a relatively young tree. It appears to have slime flux disease. It has 3 or 4 spots on the trunk where the foam exits and runs down the tru... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are junipers tainting the soil in Loveland CO? June 10, 2011 Have several varieties of junipers around my yard. Each year I try to place a small garden in a corner of my yard, the plants don't do well at all. Growing up nearby, I gardened with my parents so ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Infrequently blooming yucca in Harrison AR June 10, 2011 My Yuccas have only bloomed once in 8 years. Looking at the Internet I think mine is Elephantis variety - I did buy them at a nursery; they are in full sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can wildflower seeds be stored in plastic from Bayside TX June 10, 2011 I have been harvesting seeds from all of the varieties of wildflowers I'd planted in a raised flower bed. I had vacuum sealed them with my Seal-A Meal but a few days ago I was told that this was not ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for a sandy Maryland yard June 10, 2011 Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in Severn (AA County) where we have sandy soil and on a well/septic system. Can you tell me a native grass I can seed in my yard? Something hardy and does not require a ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with non-native althea in White Oak TX June 10, 2011 I have an althea bush that is 2 years old. I have never had a problem with it before but this year only half of it has leaved out and is blooming. The other half has some very small leaves and very sm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Using Erosion Mats to Discourage Deer in Buda, Texas June 09, 2011 I have a small back yard that has turned into a throughway for a large herd of deer. Whenever I try to grow grass the deer pull out the grasses. The more I water it, the more deer traffic. I was wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with maple in Denver June 09, 2011 I live in Denver, CO and planted an Autumn Blaze maple three years ago. It has done very well until about a week ago. The leaves are drying out and falling off and earlier today I noticed some bugs ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can a hibiscus survive in Wyoming? June 09, 2011 Can a hibiscus survive in Wyoming if it is taken care of properly? If so, can you tell me how to make it happen? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Non-native impatiens from Charlottesville VA June 09, 2011 Question about type of impatiens. My Alabama mother grew these and called them touch-me-not. They grow about 2 feet tall and blooms grow UNDER the leaf canopy up the stem. Colors I have are pale pink ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting live oak trees in summer in Austin June 09, 2011 We would like to plant a few live oak trees in our front yard for shade and animal protection. As it is very hot and dry right now, can we plant now? If not, when? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with redbud in CT June 08, 2011 My Eastern redbud was planted 4 years ago and has been fine. This Spring it was beginning to pop out buds. Less than a week later, after returning from a trip all the buds were dead, never flowered, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groups promoting Edible Grasses June 08, 2011 Is there a group of people who want to study and grow edible grasses? Thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Chile pequin from Spring Plant Sale in Austin June 08, 2011 Re: chile pequin purchased at your Spring 2011 sale: it grows, seems to thrive, but sets no flowers and so bears no fruit. It's in terracotta in Ladybug potting soil, on a shady apartment patio. How ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sandbur invasion in Mission TX June 08, 2011 I have a spiny sandbur invasion in my yard. Even the dog tiptoes around to do her business. Because I live in Mission, TX, this weed acts like a perennial and is constantly growing (no winter freezes... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a shady hillside in WI June 07, 2011 I would like to know what kind of plants I could plant on a northern exposure hillside to stop erosion. At the bottom of the hill is a lake. Also would putting rocks from the area as natural retaining... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 07, 2011 Please help me identify this volunteer plant in my back yard in Austin, TX. It has long thorns. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mountain Laurel having trouble in AZ June 07, 2011 A Sophora secundflora (Texas mountain laurel) was planted to an Arizona north faced front yard last year in August under full sun. Starting early this year, I noticed its leaves turn to light green an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Watering oaks in Houston, TX. June 07, 2011 Our yard (Real County, TX.) has many oak trees. We never water these trees, but I wonder if you recommend watering during this extreme drought. The trees look very stressed and are covered in ball m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| protecting native trees during drought June 07, 2011 We are very concerned about our mature live oaks and cedar elms because they are so stressed due to the drought. We have lost several of our mountain juniper and I really don't want to lose our more... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Gardening in Bahrain June 07, 2011 Hey, I'm living in Bahrain where the climate is really hot and the soil is kinda very salty. I've got my mango tree in the ground already, transferred it 2 months ago from the pot. I've noticed the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Summer fragrance from Naples FL June 07, 2011 Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Naples, Florida, there has been something that blooms in the summer. I smell this every day into the evening and it isn't a flowery fragrance, it was a li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting ironweed in Valley Forge June 07, 2011 I work in a national park and we have one population of Vernonia glauca (tawny ironweed), a state-listed endangered species in Pennsylvania. Last year we collected seed and have been successful in gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Preventing Soil Erosion in Elgin, Texas June 06, 2011 I live in Elgin,TX and our property is basically a slope with dense oak and cedar trees on the back of the property. The soil is sandy loam. What type of native plants or grasses can I plant to stop... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of plant from Tennessee June 06, 2011 I was trying to find the identity of a plant my Grandmother grew around her house in West Tennessee. It was a nonflowering plant, about 12-24 in tall, had thornless leaves similar in shape to holly l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Finicky Trumpet Vine in Stockdale Texas June 06, 2011 I need help dealing with a very old trumpet vine. It was my grandmothers and she died in 79. It's always been beautiful till 99 when my grandmothers house burned down. It was right behind it. It cam... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Saving seeds of western red cedar from Monroe WA June 06, 2011 I would like to know how to save and store seeds of western redcedar if not planning on planting them their current year. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Something killing evergreens on Long Island from Baldwin NY June 06, 2011 What seems to be killing so many of the evergreens on Long Island - see more and more dying each day - doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason - can it be helped? Many thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Bamboo muhly from Houston June 06, 2011 Hello. Do you know a source in Texas for Bamboo Muhly? Thanks in advance for your help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cedar sage in container in Austin June 06, 2011 Re: cedar sage purchased at your 04/11 plant sale: it sets flower spikes but no red blossoms appear, only calyxes. It's in terracotta pot w/Ladybug soil, shady apartment patio. Soil too rich? Too muc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Privacy hedge that can be trimmed June 06, 2011 Please help us find a screening plant or tree (preferably native and evergreen with flowering and/or berries) which is non-invasive, not a vine, at least six feet tall if not taller, which can be easi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fast-growing vine for shade in Brooklyn June 05, 2011 I am looking for a flowering vine that is fast growing and will be able to flower this season if I plant it within next couple weeks (in June) here in Brooklyn. I want something that will grow up a pi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can Flame Acanthus grow in North Carolina, from Kinston NC June 05, 2011 Can I grow the flame acanthus (humming bird bush) in eastern North Carolina. If so where can I find it. Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Spotted spurge in Dublin GA June 05, 2011 I noticed that you did not have a "Spotted Spurge", or "Chamaesyce maculata" listed. My Aunt asked me for help identifying it, until she remembered what it was. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need native plants for wind block and screening along a fence row in Commerce, TX June 04, 2011 I'm looking for a small tree or lg shrub for wind block & screening along a fence row. The soil is black clay with a mostly full sun exposure. Landscaper suggested Elaeagnus but I want a nat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Chilopsis linearis poisonous to dogs in Midland, TX? June 04, 2011 Is any variety of Chilopsis linearis (particularly bubba bubba) poisonous to animals? I'm thinking about using it as a source of shade for multiple dog kennels in west Texas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Grasses for Winnsboro, Texas June 03, 2011 What would be a good grass to plant in East Texas near Winnsboro? My soil is sandy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy Screen options for Seymour CT June 03, 2011 Hi Mr. Smarty Pants: Looking for a quick growing privacy hedge for a home in Seymour CT. Thank you very much, I appreciate your help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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