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| Will my wildflower seeds reseed by themselves? February 11, 2010 I have planted wildflowers from seed throughout the several acres of my property in the Hill Country near New Braunfels. Once estalished will they reseed without any help from me? The flowers includ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is common milkweed considered endangered from Woburn MA February 08, 2010 Is common milkweed, a food source for monarchs, considered federally protected, endangered, rare or threatened? Does any state protect common milkweed? It would be nice; if not, if state parks and nat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting wildflower seeds in Texas in February February 04, 2010 I would like to plant some wildflowers this month - February. I have planted some bluebonnets and they will "bloom" in March/April. Would there be any wildflowers that would also bloom in Marc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Date for visitor from England to see bluebonnets February 04, 2010 Hi there I live in England, and I'm planning a trip to Texas to photograph the wildflowers around Austin and the hill country. I especially want to photograph bluebonnets. I can be in Texas either... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pink evening primrose in San Antonio February 03, 2010 We purchased the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Mix from the Native American Seed Co. last year. It included Pink Evening Primrose. Their colonization has gone extremely well -- so much so that it is t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets around May 21 in Fredericksburg, TX January 31, 2010 We heard that this 2010 spring is expected to be a great bluebonnet/wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country. Do you predict that a later May date (21st) will be too late to catch abundant bluebonn... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Maintenance of wildflower beds January 21, 2010 I need to know what to do with my wildflower beds in my front yard. I created the beds last spring, put in an underground soaker/hose sprinkler system and planted a Tx/Ok seed mix from American Meado... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Establishing a wildflower meadow in Madison GA January 21, 2010 Can a wildflower meadow be established by seeding in a sunny pasture without removing all existing vegetation, just mowing low and slightly loosening soil with the teeth on a front end loader? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting Clover in Falcon, CO January 21, 2010 What is the best clover to plant here on the front range? It must be durable, able to survive harsh climate and changing conditions and thrive on little rain. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Rudbeckia hirta annual, biennial... or what? January 20, 2010 The desciption for Rudbeckia hirta says it is biennial and blooms the second year then further down the page it says it is an annual, which is it? Will I see blooms the first or second year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet peak for 2010 January 14, 2010 What does 2010 look for bluebonnets in Texas. When will they peak? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time to sow wildflower seeds in Ft. Worth TX January 07, 2010 When do I sow wildflower seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas Bluebonnets: The Peak o' the Season January 05, 2010 Hi. Question about bluebonnet blooming in the Austin, Texas area. I've read that early April is usually the prime time, but that weather can bump that around. We had a very wet fall. Now we are havin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Caterpillars on young bluebonnet plants in Comal Co., TX December 29, 2009 Due to much needed recent rains our bluebonnets are coming on beautifully. Today however when looking at what I thought was frost damage noticed caterpillars that start eating from the center and work... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What happens to wildflower seeds planted before a heavy rain in Cedar Creek TX November 23, 2009 I planted tx wildflower seeds yesterday--November 19th. It has rained all day with water standing in the places that I planted. Do you think that they will take? Am I going to have to plant more seeds... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wintering over Bluebonnets in a pot in Oklahoma November 22, 2009 I live near Tulsa, OK, and I have spent the last year trying to grow bluebonnets in a container. I have been very successful in this process and they are so beautiful and full, but now I am worried ab... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will wildflowers still be blooming end of March from Austin November 20, 2009 Hi Mr Smarty Pants - A wildflower enthusiast from Rome Italy wants to schedule a special visit to Austin end March early April 2010. Can she be sure wildflowers will still be blooming then? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting fields with wildflowers November 05, 2009 I'm hoping to seed a few fields (large area, short grass) the easiest way possible. I'd love to do bluebonnets but I don't think I can get a large aerator to the locations. Basically I'm wonderi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will the new bluebonnet plants survive the winter? October 31, 2009 I live in Leander, and we've had 19 1/2 inches of rain in the past three weeks. ALL of our bluebonnets are coming up! Can they survive the winter? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting wildflower seed into horseherb in Austin October 26, 2009 Can I plant a Texas wildflower seed mix into a stand of Horseherb? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower preparation for winter October 22, 2009 I live in Onieda New York and I would like to know what do I do with my wild flowers before winter so they look great next year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Winter preparation for wildflowers October 22, 2009 My first attempt at my wild flower garden is successful. I planted a box of perennial seeds, so I don't know what type of plants I actually have. My concern is what to do once the temperature drop... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I thin my bluebonnet seedlings in Austin, TX October 20, 2009 It is October, and we have hundreds, maybe thousands, of bluebonnets sprouting at Eilers Park. The seeds are from plants we installed last year. They look like they should be thinned. Should we thin t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscaping for a wedding in Memphis MO October 13, 2009 I am pretty new at this landscaping flower thing, but I love it. We just moved out to the country in NE Missouri from Colorado (Huge difference, but love it). We have decided to have our wedding at o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas wildflowers that have fragrance from Temple TX October 12, 2009 Do you have a list of Texas wildflowers that put out a fragrance? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Castilleja latifolia in Fort Bragg CA October 08, 2009 What is the propagation method for Castilleja latifolia ssp. mendocinensis? Do I need to grow Castilleja latifolia ssp. mendocinensis seed with native associate plants in the propagation greenhouse be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Winter wildflower blooming in East Texas in the winter October 06, 2009 Is there a wildflower that will grow/bloom in east texas during the winter that can be tilled into garden in springtime. We put rye and red clover but were interested in getting some color/variety to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for slopes in South Texas October 05, 2009 Can you provide a list of plants for use on slopes in S. Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Earliest spring wildflower from Richardson TX September 29, 2009 What spring wildflower is consistently among the first to bloom in North Texas?" View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscaping in Bertram TX September 25, 2009 I have a landscaping job in Bertram, Texas and am looking for all my options as far as full and partial shade somewhat hardy plants. I'm mainly looking for small plants and pretty flowers I can do wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower gardening in Leander , TX September 02, 2009 I live in Leander, Texas. I bought a couple of seed mixes last fall, and had wonderful wildflowers growing all along our fences, all spring and into the first part of the summer before it got way too ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Getting rid of wildflowers in Frankfort IL September 02, 2009 Can you tell us how to get rid of wildflowers? We have wildflowers on the side of our pond and we want to plant sod next year.Should we cut them down this year and use a vegetation killer? We have fi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grass in mixed wildflowers in Gloucester VA September 02, 2009 I have a acre of mixed wildflowers which is in its 3rd season. I now have some grass issues. I have sprayed for just the grass but still have too much. Should I bush hog, disk and replant ?? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower gardening for Henderson Co. TX August 10, 2009 We purchased some of the Lady Bird's Legacy Wild Flower Mix and the Hummers and Singers to plant on Ranch in East Texas, Henderson County, that has Sandy Loam Soil. We would like to plant the seeds i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Backyard bluebonnets in Georgetown, TX August 09, 2009 I am growing bluebonnets in my backyard in Georgetown, TX. Even with the drought, I have had blooms all summer and still have two plants blooming. Is this normal? Thanks for all the work you all do ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet blooming in July in Leander TX July 27, 2009 I have a bluebonnet growing in my front yard in July! Early this year, my son planted the bluebonnet seeds. We did not expect them to grow since we planted them in February/March. One plant grew ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Can I Divide Rudbeckia in July in NC. July 22, 2009 How do I transplant Blackeyed Susans so I can add them to other parts of the bed. I started with one and it is crowding out other plants, so I would like to transplant to other parts of the yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is purple coneflower native to Colorado? July 20, 2009 I have seen the purple cone flower growing wild in Gunnison National Forest in Colorado. Is it a native to that state or has it been brought in? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Flowering native plants for Evanston IL July 12, 2009 What flowering, native plants would be suitable for a backyard garden in Evanston Illinois? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Will a gift of bluebonnet seeds grow in Massachusetts? July 06, 2009 I recently received a gift of bluebonnet seeds and would like to know if they are suitable to grow in Massachusetts. We live in Zone 5. If so, would they be considered an annual due to our hard winter... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Attracting butterflies in Tennessee July 03, 2009 What flowers and plants do the caterpillars in Tennessee eat? And do you know what butterflies live in Tipton Co. Tennessee? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeding wildflowers in Dallas June 30, 2009 What is the best way to establish seed for wildflowers in Dallas, TX? The area does get some irrigation from rotors. Would hydromulch be the most effective option? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers and grasses in Vermont June 01, 2009 Invasive in VT.? I am ready to try seed balls in my SW Vermont meadow. (All the tilling and clearing of grass - or as sometimes advised - using Round Up??? for a wildflower garden? seems like so muc... 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 | ||
| When to mow after bluebonnets bloom in Brenham, TX May 04, 2009 I live in Brenham, TX, and thanks to spreading 80 pounds of bluebonnet seeds last fall, we had a very small but promising showing of bluebonnets this March and April. The bluebonnets still appear to b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets in pots in New Caney, TX April 25, 2009 My mother in New Caney (Texas), would like to plant Bluebonnets in some lovely terra cotta containers on her porch (and will hopefully mail me some dried pressings of my beloved state flower). Other t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Number of wild flowers in Durham NC compared to all of North Carolina April 24, 2009 How many wild flowers have been identified in the North Carolina Area compared to just in Durham. I would like to photograph them all and want to know how close I can get to capturing photos of all th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How long do bluebonnets last? April 21, 2009 How long do bluebonnets last? When should I no longer expect to see the beautiful state flower along the side of the road? I want to know how long I have to take memorable pictures of my children. Tha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can you grow Texas bluebonnets in Florida? April 20, 2009 Can you grow Texas Bluebonnets in mid-Florida? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets in East Texas April 18, 2009 I would love to introduce Bluebonnets onto a piece of property in East Texas. We have very sandy soil. Which species should I plant, the Lupinus Texensis or the Lupinus Subcarnosus? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets for wedding centerpieces in Ft. Worth April 14, 2009 I am looking to purchase 25 live bluebonnet plants for my wedding centerpieces. I need them by May 15, 2009. Do you sell them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Creating a bluebonnet patch between Brenham and Houston. April 12, 2009 I am creating a Bluebonnet patch in a well-drained section of my flowerbed. I just planted the plants (it is now early April and I'm between Houston and Brenham, TX). I plan to let them go to seed ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When to harvest bluebonnet seeds in Hurst TX April 12, 2009 Can I harvest the Blue Bonnet Seeds now (April) or do I have to wait until they dry up & pods begin to open? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I transplant my bluebonnets from the planter they came into soil in Austin? April 10, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, Since moving to Austin two years ago I have fallen in love with bluebonnets. Last year I purchased seedlings from the Wildflower Center but a taste-first-evaluate-later inquis... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When and where does sand verbena, Abronia ameliae, bloom in Texas April 04, 2009 Hello, I am a botany student in California. I need to collect a branch or two of Abronia ameliae, a Sand Verbena that grows only in Texas. I must collect this plant when it is both in flower and fruit... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How do I grow bluebonnets in East Texas? April 03, 2009 I live in the Piney Woods region in N.East Texas. I bought a flat of bluebonnets and want to know if they will grow back next year? If not, how do I get bluebonnets to grow back every year in my yard ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Parasitic paintbrush March 29, 2009 Many years ago I tried to grow some paintbrush seedlings with some seeds you sent me and found it difficult. Based on pictures in the literature I noticed that paintbrushes do not seem to affect their... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering annuals for Dallas TX March 26, 2009 1. What Non-wildflower flowers (flowers that WILL bloom first year/within first 2-3 months after plant seeds)are recommended for Dallas, TX area that could tolerate part-shade, part-sun area? 2. What... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it illegal to pick the state flower (Mountain laurel) in Connecticut? March 25, 2009 Is it illegal to pick the state flower (mountain laurel) in CT? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering perennials beneath Ashe juniper. March 25, 2009 Dear Sir: What type of flowering perennial plants will grow underneath Mountain Cedar and its pine needles? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet stencil for furniture March 16, 2009 where or who would sell furniture stancils of bluebonnets View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| School project picking wildflowers March 16, 2009 We have a Biology PreAp class in our high school that has their students do a wildflower project each year. The teacher gives the students a list of 25 wildflowers and the children have to locate, pi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets and wildflowers for Nashville TN March 10, 2009 I have several packets individually of both bluebonnets and of wildflowers, and want to plant them on 2 hills that we have around our home. We live near Nashville, and aren't even sure if the bluebo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Root lengths of Central Texas wildflowers March 10, 2009 I'm looking for lengths of the roots of wildflowers of Central Texas. It would be particularly helpful to know the really long ones. Any native prairie flowers or grasses would do. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native flowers for a wedding in June in Tennessee March 09, 2009 I am planning a June 6th wedding on our farm. The wedding is in our backyard. I have lots of containers and several beds. Our daughter wants pink, purple, white and blue flowers. I have a greenhouse... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Collecting native plants of Texas March 06, 2009 Where can I find native plants of Texas to collect? I am doing a project and I need native Texan flowers here in Austin or around here. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Project involving wildflower seeds for Earth Day March 01, 2009 Hello, I am trying to find a relatively quick and easy project involving wildflower seeds for an Earth Day Celebration. We have roughly 1,000 kids come through. In the past I have done wildflower se... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on Texas wildflowers February 28, 2009 Does your site (or another site known to you) have a link to provide information on when our Texas wildflowers should emerge this year at various locations in the state, and whether this year is expec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Perennial herbs and woody species for North Texas February 17, 2009 I have recently moved to North Texas. It would be helpful to know some hardy perennial flowers to plant. Also what types of shrubs and trees that do well in the area. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing Lupinus perennis in sandy soil. February 15, 2009 I want to grow Lupinus perennis for the Karner butterfly. I know it won't grow in clay (my soil is wet clay). Can I plant the plant in a big (20" diameter x 17" tall) rubber pot, and fill the pot w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing Texas Bluebonnets in Colorado February 12, 2009 I bought bluebonnet seeds from your wildflower center last August when visited Austin. Being a Texas native, I want to enjoy bluebonnets here in Colorado. When do I plant my seeds outdoors? In the gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought and pollution resistant flowers for Rock Falls, IL February 08, 2009 I am looking for hearty flowers for our city planters that are both resistant to drought and auto emissions. We are located in northern Illinois. Planting is done in May. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wildflowers for an outdoor classroom in Bowling Green, Kentucky February 07, 2009 We would like to know what types of wildflowers could easily be grown in an outdoor classroom in Bowling Green, KY. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for an outdoor wedding in New York February 06, 2009 I am planning an outdoor wedding in New Rochelle, NY in May. We would like to use native plants. Can you suggests some that we can use in the bouquets and as potted plants? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower mix for East Texas February 04, 2009 Hello! My boss is interested in planting a wild flower mix along his county road and the road that leads to his house. They live in between Athens and Palestine and have sandy loam soil .. which flowe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower meadow in Mobile, AL January 31, 2009 I live in Mobile, Alabama. I have 1 acre of land that is partially shaded and covered with centipede yard grass. I would like to completely get rid of all the grass and replace the whole acre with wil... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet prospects for 2009 in Central Texas January 31, 2009 How does the bluebonnet season look for 2009 in Central Texas (Austin). Will it be a good year and when will it start and when will it peak? Thanks for all you do!!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are our Bluebonnets turning brown? January 28, 2009 Our Texas Bluebonnets are turning brown and appear to be dying. We've had them going for 5 or 6 years and have never seen this. I found a few small worms on one plant but can't seem to find them a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native flowers for cutting for wedding in June January 25, 2009 My husband and I are hosting a wedding reception for our daughter and her husband in Austin in June. If possible, we would like to use live flowers or live colorful plants as centerpieces and decorat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will wildflowers planted in late December bloom this year? January 24, 2009 I have a home near Canyon Lake and seeded wildflowers on the property in late December. I have since read that the ideal time to seed them is before December 1st. Do they have a chance to bloom this... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rows of red, white and blue flowers in Kerrville, TX January 16, 2009 I have 1/3 acre project on the Guadalupe river in Kerrville Tx. I want to plant 3 rows, of red, white and blue flowers that are at best deer resistant. I have added 84 yards of lake btms (Ingram Lake... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grasses and wildflowers for Central Texas December 29, 2008 I live between Bastrop and Paige and would like to know native grasses or types of wildflowers I can plant now. thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers for farm in Virginia December 24, 2008 I am looking for wildflowers native to VA to spread in various beds around our Virginia Beach farm - does a mix exist, similar to what would have been spread along highways, that you can help me locat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| First spring wildflower to bloom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania December 15, 2008 In Pittsburgh PA what spring wildflower is consistently among the first to bloom? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for flood plain in Minnesota December 05, 2008 Hi- Our home sits on 2 acres with about 1 of the acres in a flood plain area. That 1 acre has water running through it when the snow melts off and it generally dries up in 2 days. It is currently plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Preparation of site for wildflowers in Missouri December 04, 2008 I have 1/2 lb of wildflower seed I would like to plant in the next couple days. the directions say to rid site of all weeds, do you have a suggestion of how to rid my site of thistle? Sow and canadian... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it illegal in Texas to pick bluebonnets? No. December 01, 2008 Is it illegal in Texas to pick a bluebonnet? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Possibility of replacing Bermudagrass with native grasses and wildflowers November 24, 2008 Are there any native grasses and wildflowers that can compete with bermuda grass to make a nativ-y wild area without removing the bermuda? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of wildflower seeds November 13, 2008 I recently planted seeds for bluebonnets, winecups and pink evening primrose. The bluebonnets have germinated and are growing, but no sign of the other two. Do the winecups and pink evening primro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for cleared area by creek October 10, 2008 Hi Mr. Smarty Pants. My front "yard" is about 2 1/2 sloping acres with a wet weather creek at the bottom. It has been recently cleared of cedar. The cedar is now shredded and acts as a cover to he... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Requirements to grow Lupinus albifrons October 07, 2008 What is required to grow Lupinus albifrons? Temp., soil mix, alkaline or acid, etc.? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds coming up early October 05, 2008 I purchased several wildflower seeds packages. Everything I read about when to plant, suggest planting in September or October in my area. This is what I did. I planted only about 2 weeks ago. Som... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeds for native Sandyland Bluebonnet October 04, 2008 I live in Bastrop County Texas and would like to plant our native Sandyland Bluebonnet, Lupinus subcarnosus. I have checked most of the native plant supply firms, but can't find this species (except... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information about the bluebonnet October 03, 2008 What other plants live near a bluebonnet? What problems does the plant face, such as people, weather, and insects? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Raised bed for wildflowers in Kilgore TX September 29, 2008 Please give me ideas of how to build a raised wildflower garden in a small back yard with 50% shade all day. I have common bermuda grass with an area of a 5' X 10' setting that will receive the mos... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowers for Central Texas wedding in May September 27, 2008 Hi there! I am getting married in Marble Falls, TX in May. My soon to be husband and I are very eco-conscious, and were wondering what type of flowers are local and in season for a Central Texas weddi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of California poppies in Abilene, TX September 25, 2008 I live in Abilene,TX and would like to plant some California Poppies from seed. Is it best to sow these in the fall or wait until the spring? Our winters can produce some cold spells of below 20 degre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for wildlife/wildflower sanctuary September 24, 2008 We have 17 acres in our sub-development called Durham Park that we would like to convert into some kind of wildlife/wildflower sanctuary. Can you put me on the right track. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets and paintbrushes for Florida September 13, 2008 Will bluebonnets and indian paintbrushes grow in the Florida panhandle? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Bermuda grass crowd out natives September 12, 2008 i have a new office bldg on an acre lot in cedar park. the city requires complete ground cover within a few months so bermuda was sprayed much to my dismay..the area along the front towards the road ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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