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| Schedule for pollen and nectar for bees in Austin May 27, 2010 For beekeeping in western Travis County (Cuernavaca at Bee Caves) I need to know what nectar and pollen is flowing when. I have asked my local beekeeping club, but they are in Blackland Prairie and d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for bird garden in Virginia May 25, 2010 I am expanding on a bird attracting garden and would like to know what plants to plant. It is a shade to partial sun area, in an approx. 9' circle, both small shrubs and flowers would be nice. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Passion for passionflower May 16, 2010 We have passionflower vine on our trellis. We planted the vines about 3 weeks ago. they grew well and started to flower. Recently a number of the vines began to wither while others are ok. The plants... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for no sun in Austin May 12, 2010 I need recommendations for shrubs that can withstand no sun, something that possibly blooms but does not attract bees, wasps, or any stinging insects (hummingbirds or butterflies ok). View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Plants for a mixed hedgerow for privacy and for the birds May 07, 2010 What are the best native plants for a mixed hedgerow in a small backyard? I want privacy (heights 5'-10') and bird friendly. Thank you for your information. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees that host moths and butterflies for birds in Houston Texas April 05, 2010 I have learned that non-native or alien plants do not attract the insects that the birds need to live on. I would like to know which native trees for central Texas have the greatest hosting capacity ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will shoes pick up American Beautyberry fruit and stain carpets? March 21, 2010 Do the berries from American Beautyberry fall on the ground so your shoes pick up the berries to stain the carpet in my house? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Birds attracted to wax myrtles in Austin January 12, 2010 Hello! We are considering planting Wax Myrtles in our relatively small SW Austin backyard. I'm excited about its ability to create quick privacy, but I was wondering specifically, what types of bird... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildlife Habitat Restoration in Quebec, Canada December 30, 2009 Hi there. What are the best trees and shrubs for wildlife restoration in Quebec? thanks! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought tolerant plants for butterflies and hummingbirds November 16, 2009 I have about 150 sq ft of space in our backyard (urban OKC residence) that gets direct sun in the morning but is 100% shaded by 11-Noon from 2 large Sycamore trees. The space is on the west side of t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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