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| Problem with non-native Shasta daisies July 10, 2014 Our Shasta Daisy has bloomed quite prolifically this year. I don't know what to do with the spent blooms/stalks. Do I trim them down, save the seeds, plant the seeds? Any help is appreciated. Thank y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing pecan and fruit trees near Canyon Lake, Texas July 07, 2014 I just bought a property on the north side of Canyon Lake in the Hill Country of Texas. Most of the trees around are cedar, and a few live oak. I know I have seen beautiful Pecan trees as well as seve... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Transplanting a non-native lucky bamboo plant July 05, 2014 I have gotten a lucky bamboo plant which is kinda large and want to transplant but don't know how can you help me? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Acre-scale Grass Removal near Austin, TX July 04, 2014 How do I get rid of 10 acres of Kleingrass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Competition between Horseherb and Chickweed July 04, 2014 Ok, sorry I did it wrong the 1st time!? I live in Houston, and I have chickens! I also have mass amounts of Horseherb, and I want to buy some chickweed seeds and plant it for my chickens! My question ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Verbena bonariensis won't bloom in Galveston, TX. July 03, 2014 My Verbena bonariensis is thriving, but never blooms. The plants look healthy, are about 6 feet tall and in full sun. The buds turn light purple but never open to flower. My neighbor's vb are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Apache Pine for Dripping Springs, TX. July 02, 2014 Is the Apache Pine tree a good choice for planting in alkaline soil with excellent drainage? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native pistacio problem Rockwall, TX. July 02, 2014 I have an eight year old Pistacio tree that has leaves turning brown and falling off. It is June! Why? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native fig problems in Austin, TX. July 02, 2014 We have a large fig tree in our yard. It has been healthy since we bought the house in 2006. But in the last week or so, the leaves have turned yellow and have wilted. It is full of fruit. I'm afraid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native Meyer lemon problems in Dripping Springs, TX. July 02, 2014 I have a Meyer lemon that looks very sick. The leaves, limbs, and fruit all have brownish gold raised spots that are the size of a pin head. The spots on the leaves seem to run along the center of t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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