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Non-Natives Pruning Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Wound from non-native date palm thorn Naples FL November 12, 2012 Was trimming my pygmy date palm when a frond fell and a thorn pierced my rubber gloves and stuck me in the web of skin between my thumb and forefinger. Did not see a broken thorn but area where struc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Privacy Screening Shrubs	Living fence line from Thomasville GA November 04, 2012 I would like to create a natural fence line on my property in South Georgia. They need to be pretty dense and horse, cow, goat friendly, growing to a height of about 4ft, preferably quickly! Do you ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Shrubs	Transplanting Esperanza in Abilene TX November 03, 2012 I have 3 beautiful Gold Star Esperanzas that are too large and need to be transplanted. How can I do this and what time of year. They are five years old and always return in the spring. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Propagation Deer Resistant Shrubs Trees	Junipers for restoring area in Bulverde TX November 03, 2012 Are ashe or virginiana junipers for sale around the hill country? I would like to recreate the natural plant life that was bulldozed next to my home. Do you recommend any other types of juniper that ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Puppy-friendly privacy screen in Montana November 02, 2012 I need some puppy-friendly short(< 30') privacy from the gigantic windows of my next door neighbor. But- there are power lines above the area that I needed to plant! I had planned on an aspen grove, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Evergreen shrub for East Texas October 31, 2012 I am looking for a small to medium evergreen shrub (native to east Texas) for a location that receives some sun in the morning but mostly shade. Something that blooms & attracts butterflys & hummingbi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pollinators Propagation Shrubs	Dogwoods cross-pollinating from Snyder, CO October 24, 2012 I have a red twig and a yellow twig dogwood. Will they cross-pollinate to produce berries? Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Suitability of Carolina Cherry Laurel for Bulverde TX October 24, 2012 The local Home Depot is selling Carolina Cherry Laurel Trees. They look beautiful. Is this a good tree for Bulverde TX..20 miles north of San Antonio? Can it survive? Will it be a high maintenance... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Pests Shrubs Trees	Cupressaceae dying in Suffolk Co.NY October 20, 2012 I have noticed that all of my Cupressaceae (& others I see in my area) are dying. They turn yellow, then rust & brown til they are everbrowns. what is going on? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Soils Shrubs	Tolerance of rosa setigera of acidic soil from Cobden IL October 20, 2012 How tolerant is Rosa setigera of acid soil? I would like to plant it in my (very large) garden but the loess soil has a pH of 4.5. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Propagation Shrubs	Can lantana be grown in British Columbia from Vernon BC October 20, 2012 Can I grow lantana in Vernon B.C. Canada? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Shrubs	Pruning of Desert Hibiscus Coulteri from Lubbock, TX October 20, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We have in our garden this year 2 volunteer Desert Hibiscus Coulteri----quite lanky! I notice on your website under "comments" someone notes they should be cut back "nearly... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Perennials for flowerbed in Texas Panhandle October 19, 2012 I have a flowerbed in a partially shaded area and want some perennials. I live in the Texas Panhandle, soil is sandy, loamy. Hardiness zone is 6-B. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Information about Melochia tomentosa October 19, 2012 Hi, We have a plant in our garden that was received as Melochia tomentosa. It is a woody shrub, about 6' tall and 8' wide. According to the Institute for Regional Conservation, this species is no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Problem Plants Shrubs	A method for killing nandina and ligustrum with herbicide October 19, 2012 Is there an effective herbicide that can be painted on the stumps of Nandina and Wax-leaf ligustrum to keep them from growing back? Thanks so much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Evergreen for privacy screen in Northern California October 19, 2012 Hello, My neighbor just logged their property and we need a very quick growing evergreen shrub/tree (for privacy of ugly cabin) that grows to at least 10' -15' tall. We live in northern Cal. about ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Plants for underneath oak tree October 10, 2012 I have a North facing wall of my house that gets half sunlight half shade depending on the season. I would like to layout some native South Texas plants and complete fill in area to prevent the live o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Seeds and Seeding Soils Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs Trees	Revegetating a hillside in western Washington state October 10, 2012 Removing several downed trees across my dock demolished the native plants growing on the hillside and the contractor pulled out their remains. The area faces east on an open freshwater bay. Close to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shade Tolerant Shrubs	Lantana failing to bloom from Tampa FL October 04, 2012 I reside in central Florida. I have planted several lantana the orange,red,yellow type. I don't have proper species name. They have been in the ground 3 weeks with 2" of potting soil around root ba... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Shrubs	Native deer-resistant plants for Virginia September 26, 2012 I live in Roanoke/Salem Virginia and want to plant a few plants native to the area along the front yard rock wall. I would prefer they be the same, deer resistant, around 5-6 feet tall max and flower... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Shrubs Trees	Need a shade tree for an enclosed courtyard in Las Cruces, NM September 24, 2012 I HAVE A WEST FACING COURTYARD ENCLOSED WITH A 6' STUCCO WALL AND I WANT TO ADD A SHADE TREE. CURRENTLY HAVE SEVERAL MESQUITE TREES, DESERT WILLOW, CHINESE PISTACHE & VITEX TREES IN THE FRONT AREA ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Failing to thrive of non-native rose bushes in Austin September 24, 2012 I live in NW Austin and I have lost one knockout rose bush this summer and it looks like another one is failing. The leaves on a cane turn yellow then brown. I do not see whiteflies or black spots o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Shrubs	Removing existing shrubs from Grapevine TX September 24, 2012 We just bought a house and we have some shrubs and hedges we want to remove. What is the best way to remove them so that they don't grow back? We have some holly hedges, a very large cedar or juniper... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Shrubs	Transplanting Silverado Sage from Temple TX September 24, 2012 Hello, I've got some mature Silverado Sage. Can they be successfully transplanted or do I need to buy new plants for the next residence? I have them planted in a raised bed. I realize that IF it is ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees Vines	Blocking dust from a road in Sturgis MS September 20, 2012 Please let me know what Trees/shrubs will help block dust from dirt road. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs	Controlling nematodes on lantana from San Antonio September 19, 2012 Can anything be done to "fix" root knot nematode on older lantana. Next to other lantana. Pull them out or try organic fix? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Is red tip Photinia toxic to dogs? September 18, 2012 Is the red tip bush toxic to dogs? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees	Mountain Laurel not growing in Hallettesville, TX. September 16, 2012 Mountain laurel has been planted over 2 years. Well drained,sandy soil, full sun. They have not grown or set blooms despite occasional all purpose fertilizers. What is wrong? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Planting Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Planting non-native sago palm and philodendron from Pflugerville TX September 15, 2012 I have a small/young sago palm and philodendron I'd like to plant. Do you advise to plant them now with fall/winter approaching or wait until next spring. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Plants for streambank area in Oregon September 14, 2012 I am ready to replant a streambank area with native plants..what do you recommend for the Willamette Valley in Oregon? Thanks much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native photinias dying from Austin September 14, 2012 I have some red tip potinias that are dying. The ends of the branches are dying and the leaves are turning brown, I don't think this is the fungus that affects most red tips, any clues? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Pests Shrubs	New nursery plants with sappy spots from Round Rock, TX September 09, 2012 We live on the west side of RR, near Cedar Park and recently bought three 15 gallon cherry laurels from a nursery. Started to plant them today as we bought them a week ago and noticed base of the trun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Planting Propagation Transplants Shrubs	Varieties of Ceanothus suitable for Illinois September 07, 2012 Ceanothus Velutinus is the smell of western Montana, my home, to me, and I have relocated to Illinois. I miss it so much that whenever I go home I bring back a jar of ceanothis leaves and keep th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Non blooming Texas Mountain Laurel from Las Vegas NV September 04, 2012 Hi, I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and have a Texas Laurel and have had it for 2 years and still no purple flowers on it. Why won't it bloom ? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Cacti and Succulents Shrubs Trees	Replacements for photinia from San Antonio August 31, 2012 i just read your response to someone regarding Red Tip shrubs. You just saved me thousands of dollars ! I was getting ready to order over 250 of these to line my 2.5 acre fence line. What shrub would ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Xeriscapes Compost and Mulch Soils Watering Deer Resistant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Deer resistant plants from New Braunfels TX August 31, 2012 I have a 1/2 yard covered by a tree, shady. Bermuda grass previous owner planted has all turned brown this summer. I don't have lots of money to work with but would love to landscape that side of fr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Shrubs Trees	Need suggestions for a small tree for cemetery in NH. August 30, 2012 I would like suggestions for picking a SMALL tree for a rural cemetery in Winchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Would the delicate Japanese Elm be suitable for the weather, etc? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Transplants Watering Shrubs	Transplanting a non-native rose from Akron OH August 30, 2012 Can I transplant a rose plant that I have in sunny area to an area that will be partially shady? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Seeds and Seeding Transplants Shrubs	Planting Texas Mountain Laurel to transplant to Dallas August 29, 2012 My daughter would like to incorporate a tree planting ceremony in her wedding in Texas. The seedling would be planted in a pot for a few years and later transplanted in a yard when they buy a home. Wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Pests Shrubs	Problems with mountain laurel from Sunrise Beach TX August 29, 2012 In Llano Co., TX near lake LBJ, crushed granite type soil - my 4 - 5 year old TX Mtn. Laurels (2), about the size of large wheel barrows, are turning very pale, dropping leaves and on 1 the seed pods ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Need plants to replace cedars on a 40 degree slope in Boerne, TX. August 28, 2012 My backyard is a roughly 40 degree slope that is covered with cedars. The slope is basically all rock, what can I grow here to replace the cedar which drink too much water. I would still like the area... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Watering Shrubs	Ailing Tecoma stans from Phoenix AZ August 24, 2012 I have several young Tecoma plants in my Phoenix, AZ garden. I planted them in June and have tended to them over the summer. They are watered twice daily. On some of the plants, I've noticed two oddi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Deer Resistant Erosion Control Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Native plants both deer resistant and good for erosion from North Oaks MN August 23, 2012 We have several partially sunny areas on hills that are prone to both deer and erosion. Our goal is to reduce runoff in an effort to preserve the watershed that provides tap water to many citizens of ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Need a good plant for Clayton, NC. August 23, 2012 What would be a good plant for Clayton,NC for this time of year. I would like for it to come back every year so I don't have to replant. I have several full sun areas that I need to cover in the fron... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Propagation Poisonous Plants Shrubs	White flowering mountain laurel from Driftwood TX August 23, 2012 I love white flowering mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora) and want to grow one from seeds. I've had a lot of success germinating and growing purple mountain laurel from seeds (or beans), so I DO ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pollinators Planting Shrubs	Looking for a male Southern Wax Myrtle in Newport News, VA. August 20, 2012 We are looking to add more southern wax Myrtles to make a hedge row with them. We already have one in the ground that is a female. I have called around to see if anyone sells the male but i keep get... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Non-flowering Tecoma stans from Palm Coast FL August 18, 2012 I have an adult tecoma stans that flowered for a few days in the spring and has not flowered since. What can I do? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Problem Plants Shrubs	Male or female Jatropha curcas from Brownsville TX August 16, 2012 How do know the sex of a young Jatropha C. plant? how many weeks before you can tell a boy/girl plant ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Cacti and Succulents Shrubs	Plants for big pots by pool in Austin August 14, 2012 Could you please suggest some plants to put in big pots out by my pool? They will get lots of heat and sun. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Are Carolina Cherry Laurel seeds poisonous from Asheville NC August 14, 2012 I have a Carolina cherry laurel in my back yard that is dropping berries into my vegetable garden beds. May be a silly question, but will the berries poison the plants (and me) when I eat them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Poisonous Plants Shrubs	Removing Mountain Laurel Seed Pods from Austin August 14, 2012 Is it best to remove seed pods from Mt. Laurel or leave them on the tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Planting Shade Tolerant Shrubs Trees	Oak leaf hydrangeas from Edwardsville IL August 13, 2012 Hello, I live in West Central Illinois (across the river from St. Louis) and I am considering planting several Oak leaf Hydrangea's in my yard. The location where I would like to plant them is und... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Drought Tolerant Shrubs Trees	Drought-tolerant trees for planters in San Diego August 09, 2012 We need some ideas for a drought tolerant tree that will provide shade (4 foot raised planters in sunny location) not get too big when mature, and not too messy. San Diego View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Need shrubs to replace Mountain Laurel beside above ground pool in San Antonio, TX. August 08, 2012 We are getting rid of a Mountain Laurel because it is 5 ft. away from my above ground pool I want to plant at the base of the pool about 20 inches away some nice evergreen. Do you have any suggestio... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees	Need trees & shrubs for a 2.5x45 ft. planter box in Chatsworth. CA. August 07, 2012 We recently built a pool in our backyard and need to redo all the landscaping. We have a planter that is 45 feet long and about 2.5 feet wide. We'd like to put some trees in this planter that are n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Shrubs	Forestiera pubescens blooming in July August 07, 2012 I have a lot of what appears to be Forestiera pubescens. They are covered with the dark blue/black berries and flowers. Apparently they are blooming again in the middle of July. I live about 35 mile... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Shrubs	Transplanting American Beautyberry from Elgin TX August 04, 2012 A friend wants me to take her American Beautyberry shrubs that are in containers, because she is moving and can't take them with her. I have to transport them in the back of a truck and am afraid th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Distinguishing American from Chinese beautyberry from Huntsville AL August 03, 2012 How can I tell American beautyberry from Chinese beautyberry when trying to purchase strictly native plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Cottage-style landscaping for Chesapeake VA August 02, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plant staff, I recently moved into a cottage style home that has a poured concrete/paver patio. I am trying to come up with ideas for plantings that would 1. give me a bit of privacy,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Care for non-native Plumeria from Concord NC August 01, 2012 I have had my plumeria plant for the past 5 to 7 years. It is a pot plant and I live in North Carolina, I take the pot inside in he winter time. The leaves fall off, in the spring after the last fro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native gardenias in Southampton Ontario July 31, 2012 I purchased 3 gardenias this year for the garden. Now I'm told that I can't leave them out all year round here in mid/western Ontario. Is this true, and if so, how do I keep them over the winter i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Shrubs Trees	Plants dying in circular garden in Killeen, TX. July 31, 2012 I have a large circular garden in my backyard out in the country in Killeen Texas. Last year two elms died. This year the Rose of Sharon has been dying one by one. One bush will completely die off bef... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Transplants Watering Shrubs	Problems with Silverado Sage in Pearland, TX. July 28, 2012 Hi, We have three Silverado Sage bushes we planted last year. They did great during the drought. However, this winter they had a severed leaf drop of mostly just the centers of them. These cente... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seasonal Tasks Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Using a brush hog on acreage on Bear Creek in Austin, TX. July 25, 2012 We have 8 acres off 1826 situated on Bear Creek. It has open areas with scattered large trees (cedar elm, live oak, white oak). Cedars or junipers only along the the lot lines. We've been told we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Problem Plants Shrubs Trees	Skin allergies; is Juniper the culprit in Simi Valley, CA? July 21, 2012 My husband and I have had terrible skin allergy problems this spring (for me it's been 3 years) and think it may be the juniper bushes outside our bedroom and kitchen windows. Is there a fast growin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs Trees	Small Yard Tree for Washington DC July 20, 2012 What do you suggest for a tree or shrub in my front yard? The yard is small; 9 ft x 12 ft. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native, invasive peanut butter tree from Canby, OR July 17, 2012 I too have a peanut butter tree with the pink and white blooms, its about 5 years old and is beautiful, but 2 weeks ago it started wilting and losing all its leaves, I am afraid it is dying. Can I sav... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Wildlife Gardens Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Bird-friendly plants for the Texas coast July 13, 2012 I'm interested in starting a native plant garden, specifically with an eye towards providing food (either from the plants or insects that are attracted to the plants) for migratory birds. However, s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Plants that smell like chocolate from Coral Gables FL July 12, 2012 I am looking for plants that smell like chocolate. I live in south Florida. We are currently growing and testing Berlandiera lyrata. Do you know of other plants whose flowers smell like chocolate? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Shrubs	Rooting cuttings in water from Rifle CO July 11, 2012 Found russian sage lavender stems from cutting. Need to find out if I can root them in water? I also have found rose cutting; wondering if I can put them in water to root? I have a western chokecher... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Propagation Shrubs	Planting Texas Mountain Laurel seeds in Horse Shoe Bay,TX July 09, 2012 I have harvested Texas Mountain Laurel pods and extracted the seeds from the pods. The seeds are characteristic red/orange/maroon. When is the best time and best method to introduce seeds into pots? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pollinators Wildlife Gardens Shrubs	Will hybrid Tecoma stans attract hummingbirds from Glendale AZ July 07, 2012 We bought a bells of fire plant; would like to know if hummingbirds like them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees	Are Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurels native to the Texas/Mexico Border? July 05, 2012 I'm trying to determine whether Rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurel grow around the Texas/Mexican border. Are they native to this region? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Pests Shrubs Trees	Texas Mountain Laurel oozing sap in Spicewood, TX. July 05, 2012 We have a Texas mountain laurel that seems to be sweating. Oozing sap with no apparent signs of any type of bore holes, or holes made from any birds. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Shrubs Trees	Trees & Shrubs for a NY Slope July 03, 2012 Our community has a large steep slope (100'high by at least 600' wide) that is sunny & dry. The builders planted "wild flower seeds" on the slope that is now just weeds. We would like to know what... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Planting Shrubs	Replacing yellow bells with hibiscus from San Antonio July 03, 2012 Help! Will the roots of the yellow bells keep sprouting if I've removed the shrub? I'm replacing it with a hibiscus shrub. Will it do well in the same spot where the yellow bells were? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Privacy Screening Shade Tolerant Shrubs Vines	A privacy hedge for a shady spot in Austin, TX July 02, 2012 What is a good choice for a privacy hedge in west Austin in a predominantly shady area? I'd like it to be 8-12 feet, along the fence, so as to obstruct the view of the neighbor's yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Shrubs	Is slow growth of young Tx mountain laurel normal? July 02, 2012 My Texas mountain laurel is 2 or 3 years old and is about 4 feet tall. It seems quite healthy but has grown very little, if any, and has never bloomed. Is this normal? Although I don't want it to gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Wildlife Gardens Xeriscapes Planting Cacti and Succulents Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Foundation plants for Albuquerque. July 01, 2012 Hello, I live in Albuquerque. I am looking for some native/xeric low water usage plants for foundation plants for my home. They will be foundation plants for a two story home that has a large ponde... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Poisonous Plants Drought Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	California plants poisonous to dogs from Sacramento July 01, 2012 Found dodonea viscosa purple. Is it poisonous to dogs? Also Gold Star Potentilla. Going drought tolerant and need small trees, shrubs and plants not poisonous to dogs for sun and partial sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Planting Poisonous Plants Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees	Safe grazing for donkeys and goats from Osteen FL June 30, 2012 I am having a very difficult time trying to find shrubs, hedges, plants, flowers, or trees etc. that are safe for donkeys and goats. We live in Zone 9 and have a small farm. I've had to pull every ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Evergreen Privacy Hedge for Long Island June 29, 2012 I live on Long Island and want a privacy evergreen hedge partial sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Drought Tolerant Herbs/Forbs Shrubs	Blue Natives for San Antonio June 28, 2012 What are the best flowers or trees to buy since we are always in stage 2 and sometimes in stage 3 water conservation? I love flowers that are blue, preferably year around. THANK YOU View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plantings for a slope from New Carrollton MD June 27, 2012 My house (Maryland, near DC) sits at the bottom of a south facing slope. The soil is very heavy clay. The grade is about 1:20 for about 100 feet (with a steeper part at the top). Part of the hill is i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Privacy Screen for Reading MA June 27, 2012 Best tree to grow for a privacy screen - Hello, we recently moved into a new house in Reading and have an open area on the side of our house where we can make a privacy screen from our neighbors. Wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pests Shrubs	Pests on American Beautyberry from Austin June 25, 2012 Something is eating the leaves of my American Beautyberry shrubs. One is almost stripped of leaves on the upper branches. I have looked and can't see any insects or caterpillars. I have also looke... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Watering Shrubs	Yellowing of leaves in Texas Mountain Laurel from Austin June 25, 2012 I planted a Texas Mountain Laurel in my Austin, TX yard this January. The tree was good sized (about 5 feet tall) when I planted it. Recently the leaves of the tree have started to turn yellow alon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Planting Shrubs	Care for non-native hybrid hydrangea from Traverse City, MI June 24, 2012 We just planted some new Hydrangea (Summer Beauty) that we bought at a local nursery. The plants are about 3' tall with blooms on the stalks. The blooms appear to be top-heavy as most all the stalks ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Wildlife Gardens Poisonous Plants Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Non-toxic plants for dog yard from Freeport PA June 24, 2012 I'm looking for wildlife-friendly native plants that aren't toxic to dogs. I have a place for some small shrubs and/or flowers. And a climbing vine that I could train on a trellis would work espec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Will Pavonia lasiopetala grow in Oklahoma from Kerrville Tx June 23, 2012 How successfully could I grow Pavonia lasiopetala in central Oklahoma? My research shows that it is not native to Oklahoma. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Planting Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plants for 100 gal. pot by pool from Ft. Worth TX June 23, 2012 What North Texas evergreen � or combination of evergreen plants, bushes or trees � could thrive in a huge, 100-gallon clay pot (immovable!) that is situated in full sun year round in an exposed area n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Planting Shrubs	Non-native Philadelphus Innocence mock orange from Paris TX June 20, 2012 What is the best place in the garden to grow Philadelphus Innocence mock orange in Paris, Tx? Also, how long after transplanting do flowers occur? Any tips appreciated View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native invasive Siebold viburnum from Isleboro ME June 17, 2012 I was given several small Siebold Viburnum for planting on my Maine property. Even though it is often for sale in nurseries, I'm aware it is listed as invasive in several eastern states. Shouldn't I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Pests Shrubs	Problems with non-native yellow lantana from Elgin TX June 17, 2012 Why do my yellow lantana buds turn brown and do not open fully? The sprinkler system does not spray onto the lantana. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native Genista racemosa from Houston June 17, 2012 Read your info on Genista Racemosa. Doesn't address my problem of it not blooming this year. It's in full sun and growing well, about 30" tall & round. Bloomed last year. We're feeding with ba... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Privacy Screening Shrubs Trees	Privacy shrubs and trees that are safe for horses in California June 16, 2012 What type of privacy shrubs/trees can I plant that are safe around horses? I live in the central valley in CA. Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shrubs	Need a privacy screen beside a pool in Las Vegas, NV. June 15, 2012 Hi, I need to plant a privacy screen fence next to the pool. There is only 4-5 feet between the wall and the pool. That leaves only about 2 feet for soil. What are my best options for non invasive r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Shrubs	Shrub with red two-globed berries June 15, 2012 I am looking for the name of a red berry with 2 globes attached to each other on a plant with small soft oval shaped leaves.I live in Maryland and they are maturing now. These bushes are in the park ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs	Orange rhododendrons for Millinocket ME June 15, 2012 Where will I find orange rhododendron in Maine? Or orange rhododendron that will thrive in Maine? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Shrubs	Non-native Sago Palm from Bulverde TX June 12, 2012 My husband's job has taken him out of state and he left me in charge of his 27 year old sago palms, (house plants, sort of bonsai). They waited until he left and then quite perversely sprouted 3 foo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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