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Native plants for rain garden in Collin Co., TX November 09, 2006 I am developing a Collin County Master Gardener’s program on Rain Gardens (in particular) and Rain Harvesting (generally.) I saw the recent article in your magazine about rain gardens and wondered if ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Smarty Plants on water-absorbing plants July 19, 2005 I am looking for water-absorbing plants for L.A. zone. I am hoping this type of vegetation would ease the water retention problem at the planter right next to my basement. Is this a feasible solutio... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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