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| Genetically altered bluebonnets? September 07, 2008 I am trying to locate where I can purchase what I consider real bluebonnets not the genetic altered ones. The ones I am talking about are completely blue without the white tip on top. Do you have an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet blooming in late August August 27, 2008 We have a bluebonnet plant in our front yard that has been blooming since July. We did not plant it, it just came up naturally. Is it rare to have a plant still blooming this time of year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| October wildflower bouquets for South Carolina wedding August 25, 2008 I live in Marietta, Georgia and my daughter is getting married in Pendleton, South Carolina (near Clemson,SC) October 11th. I am in charge of getting 10 wildflower bouquets for the bridesmaids !!! C... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native flowers for an English garden in New Jersey August 06, 2008 I am working on a English type garden and trying to achieve the most color flowers, mainly the longest summer blooms. I live in Port Monmouth NJ. Any suggestions for the best and longest summer bloo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting for steep slope in Alabama July 30, 2008 I am looking for a plant for a steep slope down to a creek in our backyard in Birmingham Alabama It will get some morning sun but will be in the shade in the afternoon. I was thinking of wildflowers... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers to grow in dense crownvetch in Missouri July 27, 2008 What wildflowers might grow in dense crownvetch? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen privacy hedge and drought-resistant garden July 21, 2008 I am looking for a hardy evergreen hedge for privacy in Northern Michigan. I have sandy soil. Also am interested in planting a drought garden with mostly sun in same sandy soil. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting native bluebells in Texas July 02, 2008 Hello Smarty, Italy TX here again! Your advice on crape myrtles has inspired me to try harder, but now I have a question about a TRUE native wildflower,the Texas Bluebell, growing in my pasture. I ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Federal database on use of wildflowers June 24, 2008 Recently read about wedding planned to reduce typical costs AND "go green." One action the bridal party took was to decorate with wildflowers. I was appalled. So, my question, because apparently..my... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Large-scale wildflower maintenance June 14, 2008 We purchased the Texas/Oklahoma wildseed mix from your shop last year and planted them this past fall. The wildflowers came up beautifully, but at the beginning of June, after flowering just one time... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Peak time for bluebonnets to bloom in 2009 June 12, 2008 Any idea when we can look for the bluebonnets to appear in 2009? Trying to have a reunion and want to see bluebonnets for the out of staters!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers blooming in Austin in October June 10, 2008 Does the Austin area have any flowers that grow/bloom in October? I'm getting married in Austin in October and want the entire event to be as earth-friendly as possible..hence native flowers. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What happened to the bluebonnets? June 09, 2008 I was wondering if you could tell me why there weren't any bluebonnets out this year? I live in the Hill Country and drive to Austin everyday. I look forward to seeing the bluebonnets up and down the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rules for picking wildflowers May 30, 2008 I've always heard that, if not in a park or posted area, it is ok to pick one wildflower for every 13 and therefore leave a dozen. Is this at all true? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflower garden for Pennsylvania May 21, 2008 Hello, I am interested in making a garden, and I would like to use only or mostly native wildflowers in it. Do you have any good suggestions for wildflowers that I can transplant from places where the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Laws concerning picking wildflowers in Pennsylvania May 20, 2008 What is the law (in Pennsylvania or Federal law) that makes it illegal to pick wildflowers and/or other native plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Spanish name for bluebonnet May 14, 2008 What is the Spanish name for bluebonnet? They were in Texas before any other Europeans and must have named the flower. I cannot find it anywhere. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planning a park along a railroad track in Williamston, SC May 14, 2008 We have a railroad track in Williamston, and we are cleaning up the park. Removing trees, planting flowers,shrubs. The track is on high ground and the Fire Dept. has burnt off the weeds. What kind of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Collecting bluebonnet seeds May 13, 2008 Greetings, My bluebonnets have bloomed nicely, and are showing a good crop of seed pods. I know that if I wait they will all open and spray the seeds everywhere, but I want to harvest some of the s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Autumn flowering Texas wildflowers May 07, 2008 Where might I get a list of autumn flowering Texas wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema sp.) blooms May 06, 2008 My jack in the pulpit bloomed last year with the back of the spathe showing and the spadix facing away, similar to a child standing in a corner. I read on a site why this happens but now I can't find... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets to bloom in September in Harlingen, TX April 30, 2008 How can I get bluebonnets to bloom in the first week of September? I need them for my daughter's wedding! We live in Harlingen. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Poppies on Pflugerville, TX lake April 26, 2008 I live on the new Pflugerville Lake. We are trying to get wildflower seed to plant around the lake in the mitigation areas. Will Poppies grow here? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Planting bluebonnets April 20, 2008 How long do bluebonnet seeds take to mature, and when is the earliest in their development they can be harvested? When can they be scattered? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Identity of maroon flower taking over bluebonnets April 14, 2008 there is a maroon colored flowering weed at my ranch in Oakwood Texas. It is taking over the bluebonnets and indian paint brushes. Can you tell me what it is and how to get rid of it. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Bluebonnets in memorial garden in cemetery April 11, 2008 When is the peak time to scatter bluebonnet seeds? I have a loved one that recently died, and she requested that her body be cremated. She would like her ashes to be mixed with bluebonnet seeds and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Seed companies selling winecups (Callirhoe sp.) April 09, 2008 can you recommend some wild flower seed companies where I can purchase seeds of the winecups that I see growing all along the roadsides? I tried one wild flower seed company but did not have good luck... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower to succeed bluebonnets April 08, 2008 I am looking for a "partner" plant for bluebonnets? What perennial plant doesn't really "appear" until after April? What I want is a sea of bluebonnets in March and April but when they go dorm... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnet a weed? April 08, 2008 Is the bluebonnet a weed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Viability of bluebonnets in Portland, Oregon April 07, 2008 My best friend lives in Portland, Oregon, and misses Texas wildflowers terribly. I would really love to send her some bluebonnet seeds (or even other native wildflowers) but I'm wondering if there a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| What is wrong with the bluebonnets? April 04, 2008 This doesn't seem to be a very good year for bluebonnets. What's up with that? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Mildew and red spider mites on native bluebonnets April 02, 2008 In reply to the spider mite question. Absolutely! They were on the tops of the leaves which is unusual. I looked under a magnifying glass and confirmed this. I also have some mildew on the lower leave... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers native to Pennsylvania April 02, 2008 Please provide the names of a few wildflowers that are native to Pennsylvania. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Red spider mites in native bluebonnets in Austin April 02, 2008 What would you do if the WFC bluebonnets developed a bad case of red spider mites? That is what has happened to many of mine here in Austin. I noticed them the other day and I must have been asleep be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| 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 | | |
| Texas bluebonnets for Illinois March 12, 2008 Thank you Mr. Smarty Plants. I will be closely checking the variety of Texas bluebonnets that I tried to plant. For the record, I did soak them first to loosen the seed shell. I think we probably just... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| History of the Texas Bluebonnet March 12, 2008 Hi, I'm working on an article for a newspaper and wondered if you could point me in the right direction to find out the history of the bluebonnet. When did it become the state flower? Is it really ill... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Growing Texas bluebonnets in North Carolina March 11, 2008 I live in North Carolina and love the Texas Bluebonnets. Can I create my own mix of soil to be able to grow them here? Soil is basically red clay and icky. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Bluebonnet seeds north of Chicago March 11, 2008 Hi My husband is originally from Texas - we now live north of Chicago. Last year he bought a whole bunch of Blue bonnet seeds from a company that said they would grow in our area... I planted enough ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | | |
| Wildflower gardening for Citrus Co., Florida March 07, 2008 I live in Citrus County Florida, on the north central, west side of the state. I hope to start a wildflower meadow in my natural back yard. Can you recommend good wildflowers to grow, and where to g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| General Wildflower Reference March 07, 2008 Can you recommend a good general reference book on wildflowers that is not limited by being either regional or a field guide? (I already have Wildflowers Across America.) I am looking for a work whi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeding south Florida native wildflower meadow March 06, 2008 Information about seeding a south Florida native wildflower meadow. Have only found information north Florida. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blooms as far as the eye can see March 06, 2008 Why are some wildflowers capable of putting on spectacular sweeps of blooms "for as far as the eye can see" such as Indian paintbrush at Vail Pass in Colorado, or bluebonnets in the Texas hill count... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Forecast for 2008 Spring wildflower season February 18, 2008 Has there been a forecast made for this spring's bluebonnet and wildflower season? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets planted in late spring bloom, will they bloom again? February 06, 2008 New to South Texas & we decided to plant bluebonnets around our house. The seeds were planted in late spring & we were delighted to watch them start their initial growth-cycle. They ultimately produc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Viewing of Texas native wildflowers February 04, 2008 Can you provide a general listing of when various Texas native wildflowers are in bloom? Also helpful would be a list of areas where these wildflowers could be photographed in their native growing ar... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is there a variety of bluebonnet called black gumbo February 04, 2008 I live in Grimes County, Texas on the eastern edge of the Blackland Prairie. A few years ago my hillside of Bluebonnet seed was harvested. I was told it was a rare 'black gumbo' variety of bluebon... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| The most common wildflower in North America January 16, 2008 Hi Mr. Smartyplants, What the most common wildflower in North America? My friend thinks it's the oxeye daisy. Is this correct? I work for a puzzle publishing company, and am doing research for a them... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When do bluebonnets bloom in Austin January 03, 2008 When do Blue Bonnets bloom in Austin? We have someone who wants to come visit and see the Blue Bonnets and I want to tell them the right time of year.. Thanks!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Culture of Indian paintbrush December 16, 2007 I have never tried to plant the Indian Paintbrush flower before, and I'm not sure what the culture is besides what's on the LBJ Wildflower center website. Are there any tricks for getting a good sh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mrs. Johnsons favorite flower November 27, 2007 I recall the the Black-eyed Susan was Lady Bird Johnson's favorite flower, is that true? Did she have other favorites? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seed balls November 13, 2007 On one of the HGTV garden shows Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was featured. It showed how you could make little dirt balls filled with wild flower seeds and throw them around your land making i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for a wedding site November 11, 2007 My fiance and I would like to get married on his family's ranch, just north of Johnson City on the Pedernales river, in April of 2009. Currently, we are clearing the over-grown meadows of cactus and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Soils for Central Texas wildflowers November 04, 2007 Our family is moving to 40 acres near Lexington, TX with deep soil. Briefly talking to personnel at the Wildflower Center during Goblins in the Garden, I found that not all flowers in the Central Texa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small, flowering, evergreen plants for hillside in Austin. October 27, 2007 I have a steep, dry hillside measuring approximately 4 feet high by six feet wide. I want to plant low growing, evergreen, flowering plants across the bed that will flower as long as possible, and thr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| School wildflower, native plant garden October 23, 2007 I am helping my daughter's third grade class plant a very small (about 5 ft. square) wildflower/native plant bed that is in full sun. I'm interested in flowering plants that bloom in the very early... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dispersing seeds for wildflowers in New Mexico October 08, 2007 Here, in Santa Fe, NM, we have lots of beautiful wildflowers. What is the best way to propagate them? Can I just disperse the seed on my acreage after blooming? There is purple aster and sunflowers... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Franciscans and bluebonnets October 05, 2007 I always thought the bluebonnets were native to Texas. However, I'm reading a book on the Missions of Old Texas and the author states the Franciscan brought into Texas the horse, cow, honey bees ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Frostweed under oaks September 29, 2007 Our 5 acre property is located about 12 miles West of Salado on FM 2843. Under our beautiful Live Oak trees reside some plants that are just coming into bloom (9/29/07). They are about 3-4 ft high wit... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fertilizing wild bluebonnets September 26, 2007 Can you fertilize wild bluebonnets? If so, with what and when? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Locating red clay for wildflower seed balls September 26, 2007 I am trying to locate a local source for the Powdered Red Clay spoke about in making wildflower seed balls. I live in Round Rock, Texas and have called many local nursery and no one knows what I am t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Instructions on making wildflower seed balls September 20, 2007 About 2 years ago I visited the LBJ Wildflower Center and picked up a sheet that described how to make wildflower seed mud balls. I've lost the sheet and can't find the directions on your site. Ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Signs designating wildflower areas September 17, 2007 I belong to a large homeowners association in Keller, TX. We've created a large wildflower area and need a sign to designate it. Where can I find wildflowers signs ? We want to alert residents to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seed regrowth through mulch September 06, 2007 Hi Mr. Smarty Plants: I have planted a perennial and wildflower garden and would like to put mulch down to control the weeds and retain moisture. Will the plants that drop their seeds be able to re- ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grow bluebonnets in Virginia September 04, 2007 I want to ATTEMPT to grow some Texas Bluebonnets in VA because I am homesick and both our kids are back in Austin. That said, the site says " it may be necessary to inoculate the soil with a rhizobiu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets emerging early after cool, wet spring August 20, 2007 Typically I see bluebonnet seedlings begin to erupt in the early Fall. But this year, I began to see seedlings almost immediately after my crop went to seed. In fact, it is now early August and I ha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seed planting time in Northwest US August 07, 2007 What is the best time to plant wildflower seeds in the northwest United States? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time for planting wildflower seeds in East Texas August 06, 2007 I live in northeast Texas, and we have had abundant rains here. Can I plant some wildflower seeds now, and if so, what plants would be appropriate? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Preparation for wildflower meadow at elementary school August 04, 2007 I am a Scout working on starting a wildflower meadow at an Elementary school. How should I prepare the ground and what types of seeds do well in zipcode area 76092? I would also like so add some nat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fall blooming native Texas wildflowers July 30, 2007 Hello, Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm a writer working on a historical set in TX in 1821 in the fall. My characters travel from the piney woods in east TX to the South Plain around San Antonio in Sept and e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for September wedding in Missouri July 21, 2007 I am interested in having wildflowers in my wedding in late September. Although the wedding is in the early fall I wanted to have dandelions but I was informed that they are not long lasting enough fo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas wildflower blooms by month July 20, 2007 What Texas wildflowers bloom in January across the state? And the same for the following months throughout the year. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Perennial native wildflowers in Delaware July 14, 2007 I'd like to plant some perennial wildflowers around a fresh water pond near the beach in southern Delaware. Do you have some suggestions for native species that will grow in full sun? Thank you... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating weeds from seeded wildflower stands June 25, 2007 We live in Eastern Central Texas in a small community on Texas Highway 7. Last fall, we went to the Wildseed Flower Farm near Fredricksburg and purchased a bag of mixed wildflower seeds and planted... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of Daucus pusillus, native alternative to Daucus carota June 15, 2007 What happened to "Queen Anne's Lace"? Growing up in Texas, I recall seeing "Queen Anne's Lace" growing wild. In my mind, the blooms were rather large. The plants I see growing profusely along th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Year-round wildflower display in Mississippi June 14, 2007 I live in central Mississippi and I'm interested in transforming a 2,000 sq. ft. turf area of my yard into a showy wildflower exhibit that will bloom from now(July) until winter and even possibly thr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Invasiveness of native Viola sororia June 13, 2007 I live in Warwick, RI and have a section of my backyard overgrown with common blue violets. My husband and I would like to relocate them to a more scenic location if possible. The advice the cooperat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fragrant native plant to plant on rock wall in New York May 28, 2007 HELLO THERE, I LIVE IN CENTRAL NY. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD SUGGEST A PLANT FOR THIS ROCK WALL ON THE SIDE OF MY HOME. IT IS A NATURAL ROCK WALL, SO BEAUTIFUL!! THE ROCK IS FLAT, ACTUALLY THE AREA... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Optimal time to separate and transplant black-eyed Susan May 26, 2007 When is the optimal time to separate or transplant black eyed Susan. I have some in a planter on my patio, but it has multiplied and become too crowded for the pot; it needs water daily. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Book on the wildflowers of South America May 25, 2007 i am looking for a book on wildflowers of south america...any idea where i can find one? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Reason for small winecup flowers (Callirhoe sp.) May 25, 2007 I purchased some winecup seeds from a wildflower seed company and planted them this past autumn. I live in the northcentral Texas area. This spring, several of the seeds sprouted but they had tiny lav... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowers for sandy loam and sun in Fayette Co., Texas May 15, 2007 Hi I am looking to know what the best flowers are to plant in sandy loam and no shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Gaura coccinea for xeric garden May 14, 2007 Is Scarlet Gaura (Gaura coccinea) a good plant for a small xeric garden? How invasive is it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green thread-Thelesperman filifolium May 13, 2007 Looking for information on a wild flower called green thread. Can you tell us the actual name or any information about this flower. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Late-blooming flowers for Northeast PA May 12, 2007 We have a weekend house in Northeast PA...Poconos. Pretty rocky terrain....when can we plant wildflowers? Is it too late to plant in late May? If so, when is best? What variety do you recommend fo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Native wildflowers for Northern Indiana May 08, 2007 I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Saturday April 21. What a beautiful place. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. I was wondering how I could find out w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native flowers for color year round May 02, 2007 I have the opportunity to recommend plants for a religious organization. They want YEAR ROUND color in some areas, much like how commercial sites use annual color. I would like to suggest native/ada... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hardiness of bluebonnet seeds under water and white bluebonnets April 30, 2007 I was trying to find out more about the hardiness of bluebonnets. We own a lot on Lake Travis near Spicewood Texas. As you are probably aware, the lake was very low this spring due to a drought that ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Germination of Texas wildflowers in jiffy pots April 26, 2007 My daughter is planning to grow a Texas Wildflower (indoor for starters) garden for a project. We recently purchased seeds from your store. Will planting them in jiffy pots be sufficient to sprout t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting time for bluebonnets April 23, 2007 When is the best time to plant bluebonnets? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Best time to plant wildflowers April 22, 2007 I am in charge of the construction of a 3-4 mile nature trail around our organization's property and was wondering, 'when is it best to plant wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Time of year for wildflower viewing in Northern Indiana and Michigan April 22, 2007 I used to live in the southern US but now live in Northern Indiana and was wondering if wildflower fields will be blooming here and in Michigan by early May (I was hoping to do some rural exploring th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds that may be planted in late spring April 21, 2007 Monday April 09, 2007 Is it too late to plant wildflowers? I know nothing of the planting season of wildflowers however we are doing a residential ranch development and I would love to throw some see... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets in Colorado mountains April 21, 2007 Will Bluebonnets grow up in Colorado in the mountains? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets April 19, 2007 Are pink bluebonnets still considered very rare? I discovered several growing amongst normal blues on the National Instruments corporate campus here in Austin. I wasn't sure if the Wildflower Cente... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets April 19, 2007 I am a displaced Austinite - As of last week now living in upstate New York (Binghamton). As I was leaving town - a friend presented me with a pound bag of bluebonnet seeds. A thoughtful gift - but I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting time for black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) April 18, 2007 When is the best time to plant Black-eyed Susan seeds in Central Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Locales for photographing wildflowers in Dallas, TX area April 17, 2007 My daughter has a project for school where she has to find and take her picture with 20 different Texas wildflowers and identify them. We have found some of the more common ones, but I was wondering ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers tolerant of lower water and lots of sun April 17, 2007 I live in Austin Texas and have a small bed in the front of the house which faces the east with no shade. I am not much of a yard person so would like to plant some Native plants that don't need a lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower planting in Northeast Pennsylvania April 16, 2007 I live in PA, Northeast, and have high grass that is mostly wet, I was wondering if I could just throw wildflower seeds out into the high grass and if they would grow. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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