Native Plants

Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?

A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.

Help us grow by giving to the Plant Database Fund or by becoming a member

Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?

Smarty Plants Question Topics

Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Search Smarty Plants

See a list of all Smarty Plants questions

Please forgive us, but Mr. Smarty Plants has been overwhelmed by a flood of mail and must take a break for awhile to catch up. We hope to be accepting new questions again soon. Thank you!

Need help with plant identification, visit the plant identification page.

<< previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 14 next >>

1,341 Results: 10 25 50 100 per page

topic	question
Non-Natives Shrubs	Growing non-native Knockout roses and golden euonymus together from Crystal City MO May 19, 2013 Can you plant knock out roses and golden euonymus together? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Pruning Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Pruning practices from Austin May 16, 2013 I need to do some pruning in my front beds and I know nothing about plants. From what I have been able to identify I have bicolor irises, plumbago, Japanese Aralia. I don't even know where to begin o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Shrubs Trees	Identification of tree or shrub in Massachusetts May 16, 2013 Good morning, We are in Zone 5 and have a tree/shrub I cannot identify in the backyard of our new home. Tall (6')and growing, green stems,and when the stems are broken the branches smell of lemon o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Low growing erosion control plants for lakeside in Washington Township NJ May 12, 2013 I live on a small lake in Northern NJ and have installed beautiful Boulders along the water to help stop erosion. Now I want to add plants along the property but would like low growing, soil retentio... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Salt tolerant plants for Long Beach May 12, 2013 When Hurricane Sandy hit Long Beach, it has killed all my plants and now almost all of Long Beach is left with dead dried brown vegetation. I want to replant front with bushes and flowers. What woul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Container plants for Yakima WA May 11, 2013 My condo complex has purchased large, pottery pots for around our pool. I need to choose low maintenance plants. hopefully something that takes limited water, etc. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Shrubs Vines	Shrub or Vine for NH Slope May 11, 2013 I'm looking for a native plant/shrub/vine that can be used to control erosion on a relatively steep slope in New Hampshire. Do you know of any? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Shrubs Trees	Selecting a tree for a backyard in San Antonio, TX May 11, 2013 Hello Mr. Smarty Plants, I recently moved into a home in West San Antonio right outside Loop 1604..my treeless backyard is fairly small at about 55 ft long and 15 ft wide. I am torn because I can't ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Seeds and Seeding Shrubs	Removal of pods when pruning Tecoma stans May 10, 2013 When pruning Tecoma stans for growth and shape control,should I cut off the pods? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Wildflowers	Native plants for a garden in Panama City, FL May 10, 2013 I live in zone 9 in Florida. We are looking for plants which will be attractive all year long for the front of our house's landscaping which faces north. I need a specimen bush which doesn't get ov... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seeds and Seeding Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Are Eve's Necklace seeds poisonous to dogs from Plano TX May 09, 2013 Are the seed pods on eve's necklace poisionous to dogs? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Disappointing Fall color from sumac in Dodge City, KS May 07, 2013 We have had a fragrant sumac bush growing in our front yard (faces south) for several years. While it is healthy and growing well, we are always disappointed in its lack of bright fall foliage. It d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees	Trees & shrubs, low water, no maintenance, disease & pest resistant May 04, 2013 We need few Trees and shrubs to meet the following needs: - Low Water or best with a taproot for Ground Water - Clay Soil in Steep Slopes (25-40 degrees) - Low or No Maintenance. (hillside, no trim... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Privacy screen from Temecula CA May 04, 2013 I live in Temecula and need a fast growing tree by our pool that is good to block neighbors house. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Shrubs	Plant Identification from Clarksville TN May 04, 2013 We live on a north facing wooded ridge line in Middle TN. I have a single large (6') bush that is blooming now (late April) with beautiful 6" long, end of stem clusters of small pink flowers in 3-5... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Privacy screen from Simpsonville SC May 04, 2013 My neighbor cut down his part of our shared woods so now we see his whole "outside patio area". What kinds of fast growing shade loving trees and shrubs can we plant on our property line that will c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Black chokeberry edible from Huntsville ON May 04, 2013 Can the fruit of the black chokeberry be eaten?? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Groundcovers & Shrubs for Shade in North Carolina April 30, 2013 Mr Smarty Pants, My neighbor planted cypress trees as a border between his yard and ours and it is sucking up every drop of water and nutrient. We also have a purple plum in the area which creates ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Privacy Screening Shrubs	Shade Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Evergreen Hedge Suggestions for CT April 30, 2013 I think I am asking for a lot, but here we go� Is there a deer tolerant evergreen that can grow in the shade and create a hedge of 5 feet tall here in CT? I am not opposed to ivy covering a fence if t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Sources for Ilex shrubs from Boca Raton FL April 29, 2013 Where can I find Ilex plants in the Boca Raton, FL area? I would like to use them for hedges. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Erosion Control Groundcovers Shrubs Vines Wildflowers	Groundcover for a Sunny, Steep Slope in Maryland April 29, 2013 I need a groundcover for a sunny dry steep slope in Towson, Maryland. The slope goes from the parking lot down to a deck area. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Erosion Control Shade Tolerant Ferns Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines Wildflowers	Smoky Mountains Shaded Slope Plant Suggestions April 29, 2013 We live in a very shady spot in Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. We would like to plant vegetation on a sloped area behind our cottage to stop erosion after building an addition. Our h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Privacy screen for barn from Washington TX April 27, 2013 We live on a large ranch and have someone now next to us that built a barn on our fence line that we want to make a tree barrier to hide it, so we need to plant trees that will grow at least 15-29 fee... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for steep slope in Pittsburgh PA April 25, 2013 I have a similar question to one from SC. I live in Pittsburgh, PA. We have a steep slope behind a newly built in pool. What type of plants can I put on the hillside to hold the soil. It gets a ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Erosion control on slope from Columbia SC April 25, 2013 We are in the process of having a new home built in Columbia South Carolina. Part of the front yard has a steep slope starting approximately four feet from the corner of the house and running to the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Shrubs	Source for non-native, invasive Winter Honeysuckle from Austin April 24, 2013 Seeing Lonicera abiflora today reminds me of the "winter honeysuckle" my grandfather grew in San Antonio from 1920s or so through the 1950's. It was a bush with stiff upright stems and bloomed cre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Erosion Control Shrubs Trees	Long Island Barrier Beach Plants April 22, 2013 I live on the south shore of Long Island on a barrier beach and am landscaping my property as a result of Sandy damage. I am going with a sand base, and I am looking for suitable trees and shrubs for... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Small shrubs for landscape in Kansas April 20, 2013 I am intersted in small shrubs for the landscaping in front of our house located in Topeka,KS. Many of the shrubs I looked at are 5 foot in width in height. The plants will receive morning sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees Vines	Privacy Screening Plant for New York Narrow Site April 20, 2013 I need privacy screening on the side of my house in Mount Kisco, New York located 40 miles north of New York City. The area gets plenty of sun but is somewhat narrow. What evergreen bushes or trees ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Privacy Screen for Heavy Clay and Full Sun in Louisiana April 19, 2013 What would be a fast-growing plant for privacy in Louisiana? I have heavy clay and full sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Problem Plants Shrubs	Bulletproof plants from Burleson TX April 18, 2013 I recently wrote you a question concerning planting a privacy plant consisting of wax leaf ligustrum on my country property. Your answer was immediate (thank you-I am impressed). I like the wax leaf ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Pollinators Shrubs	Bees on non-native holly from Oakland TN April 18, 2013 I have bees all over my Nellie Stevens holly. Can I spray anything to alleviate this issue? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Noise reduction hedge from Austin April 17, 2013 Noise reduction hedge row in Austin. We back up to a very busy street and need a fast growing noise barrier. In a similar post for the Houston area, you recommended Gordonia lasianthus -loblolly bay. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs Trees Vines	Climbing options for a Coral honeysuckle in Austin Texas April 16, 2013 Regarding Coral honeysuckle, what is the best support to encourage continued spread, chicken-wire/fencing? Currently the plants and vines are on fencing and beginning to fold over. I'd like to add... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Shrubs	Deer Resistant and Drought Tolerant Pink-Flowering Shrub for Austin, TX April 15, 2013 Is there a pink-flowering bush that is deer resistant and drought tolerant that would do well in Austin, TX? If not pink flowering, any color of a flowering bush is fine. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Shrubs	Identification of fragrant, white-flowered bush in Arizona April 14, 2013 I'd like to identify a flowering bush which has white sweet-smelling flowers. It is growing in the Coconino National Forest in the area near the Airport vortex/Airport mesa in Sedona, Arizona. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Privacy Screening Shrubs	Covering dead arborvitae with non-native ivy from Niles MI April 14, 2013 I have a severely thinning arborvitae hedge. It is probably too shady, but I want the privacy. I'm thinking of planting something like ivy to fill the gaps. I know it will probably kill the hedge, bu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Privacy Screening Shrubs	Dog Friendly Privacy Hedge for Long Island April 14, 2013 Can you please advise me of some plants for a privacy hedge that are non-toxic to dogs and that would thrive on Long Island, NY? I am looking for a hedge to grow to about 6-8 ft. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Shrubs Vines	Huckleberries and blueberries from Vancouver WA April 14, 2013 Can you plant a blueberry next to a huckleberry? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Toxicity of non-native red-tip photinia to fish from Friendswood TX April 10, 2013 Mr. Smarty Plants, I have seen several questions on Red Tip Photinia (RTP) concerning toxicity to horses, dogs and children. We recently lost over 100 gold fish and 6 large KOI in our man made back ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Pests Shrubs	Doodlebugs in dead area of Coral Bean from Houston April 10, 2013 I have a Firemans coralbean tree about 5 years old. I discovered yesterday in the middle of the tree there is some deadwood where we have pruned out branches. A couple of the branches were filled with... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Propagation Shrubs	Plants purchased at Duke Gardens From Durham NC April 09, 2013 I went to the plant sale at a local garden this week and bought some very small plants. I am happy to wait for plants to grow but wondered if I need to do anything special. I live in Durham NC and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Planting Shrubs Trees	Space between trees from Blythewood SC April 05, 2013 I'm planting 4 green giants in a back corner of my yard. I also have a kumquat tree to plant. I have somewhat limited space. What is the minimum spacing between the four green giants and the green gi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Shrubs	Pruning of non-native Senna bicapsularis from Ocean Springs MS April 04, 2013 I have 4 Senna plants (cassia bicapsularis) that I planted late last spring. They about 3-4 feet tall but are very gangly with leaves at or near the tips only. How should I prune them to encourage g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Shrubs	Flowering evergreen plant for ceramic pot April 02, 2013 I have a deep ceramic pot that I would like to put in a flowering evergreen plant or bush. It is on the deck facing west but with north and south exposure and afternoon sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Shrubs Trees	Bugs eating new growth on Mountain Laurel shrubs from Dripping Springs TX April 02, 2013 What is eating the new growth on my mountain laurel shrubs? One plant has red bugs and the other has black (could they be love bugs?). Is there something I can do to preserve the new growth? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants resistant to white-tailed deer from Austin April 01, 2013 Could you tell me whether American Beautyberry and Blackfoot Daisy are usually eaten by our Austin white-tailed deer, or not? I get different answers in different publications. It would be great to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Deer resistant, shade tolerant foundation plants for Kerrville TX March 30, 2013 I'm looking for foundation plants for shade that are deer resistant. Tall as well as medium height. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs Trees	Non-native dwarf palm leaves yellowing in Katy TX March 30, 2013 1 month ago we planted dwarf palms, the leaves are turning yellow, does this mean we are over watering them? If so how much water do they require? Is there anything we can give them? We also have a fa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Shrubs	Death of non-native eleaegnus from Austin March 30, 2013 We have a long hedge of elaeagnus, about 5 ft tall. Four of them died in the middle of the hedge. Where can we find such big plants? Is it advisable to unroot and transplant from another area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Vines	Plants to cover 1000 square foot wall in Virginia March 29, 2013 In Norfolk, VA, I want to cover a large (1000 sq ft) cement wall with a variety of maintenance free plant life. Any recommendations? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Alternative shrub for Greyowl Juniper from Cincinnati OH March 28, 2013 I don't love Greyowl Juniper which our landscaper is recommending for a low planting in front of the house. Can you recommend an alternative? I don't care for the grayish color or the spiky look o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Pests Shrubs	Death of lantana in Bryan TX March 28, 2013 I would like to know what killed several new gold lantana in a single bed that died over the winter. They looked quite healthy last fall. I have several other new gold lantana that survived the wint... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Wildlife Gardens Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Shade-loving plants for birds in New Jersey March 25, 2013 What native plants should I add to my property, Zone 6, to feed birds naturally? I have a heavily treed lot, so I'd like names of shade loving perennials. Seed or fruit bearing options would be gre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Deer Resistant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Deer resistant plants for Trinity, TX March 23, 2013 I need a list of deer resistant flowers, herbs and plants that would could be planted in Trinity, Texas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Drought tolerant privacy plants for Flagstaff AZ March 19, 2013 We need a fast growing drought tolerant tree that will grow in Flagstaff AZ/Parks AZ. Neighbors are hoarders and we want privacy fence to cover the mess. Any help would be greatly appreciated. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees Vines	Patio Privacy Screen Suggestions for Central Texas March 17, 2013 I have just built a patio and want to plant some small trees, bushes or shrubs to form a visual barrier (rather than to erect a fence)to the neighbors yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pollinators Propagation Seeds and Seeding Shrubs	Lack of Fruit on Forestiera March 17, 2013 I have not been able to get berry production on my elbow bush. I have male and female plants. Is it possible to help with the pollination process? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native perennials for Ft. Worth TX March 17, 2013 Mr. Smarty Pants, I have two large planters around the back side of my saltwater pool where there is no decking. (sloped landscape) 8'long x 3' wide. I need low growing perennial plants that will ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Septic Systems Shrubs	Tree for on top of sewer lines from San Antonio March 16, 2013 I am looking for an evergreen small tree with taproot to plant in a very small front yard near the sidewalk and possibly on top of or nearly on top of sewer lines. Would a Mt. Laurel be the choice? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Drought Tolerant Shrubs	Drought resistance of non-native Abelia from Austin March 14, 2013 Are abelias drought resistant? I have a spot that is sunny from early morning till about 2-2:30 in the afternoon. Is this enough sun? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Shrubs Trees	Identification of bush with red berries March 11, 2013 bush? grows along fence lines in rural areas; sheds foliage in fall; berries appear; colors vary from red to orange, depending on soil? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Trees	Trees and other plants for privacy along lake shoreline March 09, 2013 We are purchasing a new home that has a 2 acre lake. We would like to add some plants/trees for privacy around the shore line. Can you suggest something that would fill in nicely and is strong enoug... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Shrubs Trees	Landscaping trees and shrubs non-toxic to dogs from Monticello FL March 08, 2013 We're landscaping and need advice on large and small evergreen trees and shrubs that are native to or will flourish in North Florida. We plan to put in a treeline (large and semi-large trees) as wel... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Deer Resistant Shrubs Trees	Do Deer Eat Orchid Trees? March 08, 2013 I have planted three anacacho orchid trees, however we have a lot of deer around us. Is this a tree they will want to eat? Do you have any ideas to keep deer away? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Screening Suggestions in Brooklyn, NY March 08, 2013 My neighbor directly in back of me has shrubs that are growing all over my fence. Also his 9-foot-tall shed facing me is rusted. What can I do to improve my view so that I can enjoy my backyard more? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees Wildflowers	Landscaping a Fence with Native Plants for Central Texas March 08, 2013 I'm looking to landscape my fence that I've lined with woven bamboo. The area gets the hot afternoon sun in summer and is pretty shady in winter. The plants need to be drought and heat tolerant. I'... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Container Gardens Shrubs	Hot Sunny Planter Suggestions for Florida March 05, 2013 We have a large, raised, concrete planter (about 15' L x 2' W) separating us from our condo neighbor in Clearwater, FL. We would like suggestions for shrubs that tolerate full sun and hot conditions... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
User Comments Soils Shrubs	Agarita suggestion for Houston area March 05, 2013 Another possible plant for the following question is agarita. The question: "Looking for a very, very, thorny three or four foot tall shrub for in front of windows to deter break-ins. Considering Ro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Need recommendations for privacy screen in Richmond, VA February 27, 2013 Hello, I read through the previous posts on privacy screen plantings in the Mid Atlantic region. There was a lot of great information, but I has a specific question that was not answered. I would li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seeds and Seeding Shrubs	Starting Tecoma stans seedlings February 25, 2013 I planted and germinated several (about 40) seeds from my Tecoma stans plant and they all sprouted and grew very nicely. They are now about 6 weeks old and they don't seem to be making any more prog... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Enough sun from San Marcos TX February 22, 2013 I would like to plant both Lantana urticoides and Salvia farinacea in area that only has morning to 1pm sun..Will this amount of sun be enough? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs	Non-blooming Dwarf Shrub and Agave Flowers February 18, 2013 I have two questions. I need a symmetrical dwarf shrub for full sun in Austin area that is non-flowering. Can you recommend some? And do agaves always flower when they are about 10 years and then die? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Winter pruning of lantana from Austin February 12, 2013 I live in north Austin. Due to our mild winter, my lantana has not died off this season as it usually does after a freeze - and so I have not cut it back yet this year which I typically do about right... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Trimming Butterfly Plants February 11, 2013 I am looking for detailed information on trimming common butterfly plants: crucita, cenizo, sweet-stem, whitebrush, Mexican trixis, skeleton-leaf goldeneye, white plumbago, turk's cap, desert lantana... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Need a privacy screen of native plants for swimming pool in Garden Ridge, TX February 10, 2013 We are building a pool and would like to use native plants as a screen around the fence, preferably a shrub that grows quickly to about 6 feet. Any suggestions? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Water Gardens Shrubs Trees	Tree with stilt roots for Louisiana bog garden February 07, 2013 Does Louisiana have any native trees with stilt roots? I would like one to go with my cypress and tupelo bog garden. I have several native plants such as spider lilies and blue flag irises, but I'm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Pride of Barbados seed for Ft. Worth TX February 07, 2013 When can you plant the Pride of Barbados plant seeds and how to go about it in Fort Worth Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Privacy Screening Shrubs	Hiding a chicken house from Glen Rose TX February 06, 2013 To hide a chicken house, which do you recommend, crape myrtles or chinese photinias? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Cacti and Succulents Shrubs Trees	Thorny shrub for deterring break-ins in southeast Texas February 05, 2013 Looking for a very, very, thorny three or four foot tall shrub for in front of windows to deter break-ins. Considering Rosa Rugosa rose but it is not native. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Need small, fast growing trees for privacy screen in Buda, TX. February 01, 2013 Please recommend some small, but fast growing, flowering trees to plant along a western fence for privacy View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Ground cover for Brooklyn, NY January 25, 2013 Hi Mr Smarty Plants, I'm looking for a fast growing ground cover for my Brooklyn, NY back yard. The area is nestled between 3 buildings and a fairly large tree, so most of the day its shady, but ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Hardiness of Acerola bush for Conway AR January 25, 2013 How far north can you grow an Acerola bush? I live in Conway, AR, which is north of Little Rock.We used to be Zone 7, but now we are on the edge of Zone 8, I believe. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Shrubs	Growing rabitteye blueberries in Phenix City AL January 18, 2013 What type soil is needed to grow rabbiteye blueberries? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Hedge shrub for shade in Jacksonville FL January 17, 2013 Looking for shrub or hedge ( no Azaleas please )to line front of house that is full time shade in Jacksonville Florida ( something different, on the lines of tropical if possible). View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Shrubs	Replanting yaupon in Blanco TX January 16, 2013 How do I replant Yaupon in its native area Blanco TX? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Large shrub or tree for front door in Houston January 16, 2013 I am in search of a shrub or tree to plant next to my front door. I want a showy medium sized shrub or tree (8 to 12 ft), decorative, and a privacy screen since my front door faces my next door neig... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Montana native plants to create a garden with edible plants January 14, 2013 Hi Smarty Plants We are looking to create a native herb, vegetable, root, fruit, flower and ground cover garden for the area of Hot Springs, Sanders County, Montana. Our zone is 4 and soil is mostly ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees	Decorative small evergreen tree for Las Vegas NV January 06, 2013 I need a small decorative tree to be planted among a pine tree background; would prefer evergreen. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Soils Erosion Control Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Native Plants for Shaded North Slope in Ohio January 03, 2013 I have a shaded north hillside which needs erosion control plants. Mostly moss and very thin grass grows there now. Please help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Problems with non-native Japanese privet from Glendale AZ December 26, 2012 We have Japanese privet shrub and they seem to be suffering from a disease, need help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Mountain Laurel slowly dying in San Antonio, TX December 26, 2012 My Texas Mountain Laurel seems to be dying in a slow unusual manner. Over the past two weeks the leaves have been turning yellow and falling off starting with the south facing side of my multi-tru... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany User Comments Shrubs	Comments on white-flowered Mountain Laurel from Austin December 23, 2012 Following up on the August 23, 2012, question from Driftwood about the white-flowering mountain laurel, I have found a few more leads to explore. First, there are four more images of white-flowering m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Medicinal Plants Shrubs	Is cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) edible? December 21, 2012 I found a post here about cenizo leaves being used for tea, but I'm wondering if the leaves of the cenizo are edible? I have found many recipes for 'brown butter sage' leaves (sauteed often with on... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Shrub for mostly shaded area in The Woodlands TX December 19, 2012 What large shrub will grow in a partially shaded to mostly shaded tree area in The Woodlands(Spring), Texas which is north of Houston, Texas between Houston and Conroe? The Woodlands is in the very so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Deer Resistant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Wildflowers	Texas natives that attract butterflies but not deer December 13, 2012 I'd like to have some plants in my garden that are butterfly attractors, but that whitetail deer won't like. I can find lists of butterfly plants, and lists of deer-resistant plants -- is there a li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Beautyberries not poisonous to cats and dogs from Haddonfield NJ December 11, 2012 Are beauty berry plants poisonous to cats/dogs? Would like to use branches w/berries and leaves as indoor decorations. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Seeds and Seeding Shrubs	Propagation of wax myrtle from Lafayette LA December 10, 2012 Hello, I have a good portion of Wax Myrtle Seeds. How do I get them Started for planting? Have been told to put several seeds in a Jar lid in a very damp paper-towel & leave them there till they ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Availability of Michigan Holly berries in Northern Michigan November 17, 2012 I live in Northern Michigan, and am new in the wreath making business. Last year I found Michigan Holly berries and used them for my wreaths. They have the most beautiful berries I have ever seen, a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Seed and Plant Sources Shrubs	Search for non-native Rosa Rugosa for Granbury TX November 12, 2012 I would like to find an old fashioned Rosa Rugosa (non-hybrid) to grow in central Texas. I know I've seen them occasionally when traveling in the central TX area. I want them for their rose hips. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
topic	question

<< previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 14 next >>

1,341 Results: 10 25 50 100 per page