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| Germination of bluebonnets from seed December 16, 2007 I am having problems getting my bluebonnet (Alamo Fire and regular bluebonnets to germinate from seed). Usually I soak them in lukewarm water overnight then plant in a potting mix. I am only getting... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Division of impatiens grown in a pot December 08, 2007 I have an impatient and it is growing out of the pot. I was wondering if it were possible to divide it somehow and have two medium size plants. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating yaupons (Ilex vomitoria) November 30, 2007 Dear Mr. Smarty, I enjoy your weekly tips printed in the Austin Statesman. We live in the Texas hill country where the soil is essentially rock. One of the nice benefits of our yard and the are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native bulbs for the northeastern U. S. November 23, 2007 What native bulbs could we plant in the Northeast? Can they only be planted in the fall as Dutch bulbs are? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Chisos Rosewood Propagation November 22, 2007 Can you tell me how to propagate seed for the Chisos Rosewood Tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Kalmia latifolia November 19, 2007 How easy is it to propagate Kalmia latifolia from seed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of lilies by seed November 02, 2007 I have collected a large number of lily seeds. How can I get them to grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growth process of plants November 01, 2007 How does a plant grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eupatorium serotinum (late boneset) for garden setting, care and propagation October 27, 2007 What are the prospects for Eupatorium serotinum in a garden setting? What requirements does the plant have? How large does it grow, etc. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating redbud (Cercis canadensis) seeds October 24, 2007 Our Red Bud tree is full of bean shaped seed pods. Can those be planted and if so how? I enjoy puttering in the yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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