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| Germination of bluebonnet seeds in Hempstead, TX April 01, 2008 We scattered 20 lbs of bluebonnet seeds on our property near Hempstead. Only about 10 plants have come up even though on another part of the property we have thousands. It is well drained and in sun.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Vehicle friendly oak trees for Austin March 30, 2008 Do Chinquapins, Shumards or Live Oaks produce lots of tree sap? I'm looking for a vehicle friendly Oak tree to be installed in parking areas in Austin, Texas. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with Eves necklacepods (Styphnolobium affine) March 25, 2008 Mr. S-P, I urgently need your advice regarding two Eve's necklacepods that appear to be dying. They are in two completely different areas of my yard. One began leafing out and then the leaves sh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Germination period for Snow Mountain beardtongue (Penstemon purpusii) March 12, 2008 Why is the germination period for the Snowmountain Beardtongue so long?. I understand it to be approximately 690 days. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Does Monarda citriodora, lemon beebalm, self-fertilize? March 09, 2008 Does Monarda citriodora produce its seeds from cleistogamous flowers? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of growing Buckleys yucca in South Carolina February 03, 2008 I live in Lexington, SC. I am wondering if I can grow Buckley's yucca (yucca constricta) here and if so, where can I purchase the seeds or plants? I am from Texas and we are trying to create a "we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of indoor plants for school project January 28, 2008 I have an assignment for school that requires that I get two indoor plants. One has to grow in water and one has to grow in soil. Each plant needs to grow at a fast pace, and at about the same pace.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation by seed of Scutellaria ovata ssp. bracteata (heartleaf skullcap) January 15, 2008 Scutellaria ovata ssp. bracteata-- Hi Mr. Smarty Plants! How do I grow this from seed?! I'm trying to propagate for a native plants garden (zone 7B). Thanks for the info! Cheers! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Panels for greenhouse in Austin January 09, 2008 I am building a greenhouse for my plants here in Austin and and will be using PVC panels for the roof. Which would be better for starting and growing plants the clear or the white panels? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time of year to plant Tecoma stans December 16, 2007 I wanted to know when the best time to plant the Esperanza flower (Tecoma stans) was. The information on the website did not give planting dates or soil conditions for this plant. Can you please help?... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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