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| Privacy shrub in part shade to shade in Austin April 29, 2010 Barbara Medford's July 1, 2008 reply regarding Little Emperor Japanese Blueberry Tree is exactly my experience with cherry laurel in partial sun/shaded area in Austin, Texas. For 6 - 8' height si... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a shady front border in Ohio April 28, 2010 My front flower bed faces the North. For the past 2 yrs. I lost 5-6 perennials. What can I plant that will make it with little sun. I don't want hostas nor ferns, nor short ground covers. I want col... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need plants to shade on a west-facing wall in Houston, TX April 28, 2010 What plants are best to provide shade on a west facing wall in Houston. I am looking for plants that help to cool the house. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for shady area in Maryland April 27, 2010 What ground cover grows well on a shady slope with close to surface tree roots? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for dry shade in West Virginia April 22, 2010 I live in Mannington, WV and I am wanting to do some landscaping. The area that I would like to plant in is very dry and gets little to no sunlight. I would like to plant something that will come back... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree as shade alternative to carport in Austin April 21, 2010 Hello, I'm looking for a small tree that could provide afternoon shade for two cars, as an alternative to a carport. When mature, the tree would need to be tall enough to grow around (and above) the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrub or small tree for dappled shade in San Antonio April 18, 2010 I'm looking for an attractive bush or small tree that will grow in dry, dappled shade. I'd prefer one that does not form fruit-I don't want the neighborhood skunks visiting my yard.(My dog has been... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a shady spot in Illinois April 16, 2010 I live in a new development in Huntley, IL. I am looking for native trees, shrubs, plants and/or flowers to plant on the North side of my house. Fairly shaded. Hopefully something attractive and co... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer-resistant, shade tolerant evergreens for privacy in Milford MI April 12, 2010 I'm looking for deer resistant evergreens that will be planted in the shade. I need the evergreens to hide an area I don't want to see from my home. Hence, they need to go tall. Can you give me a r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Arborvitae thinning in Bucks County, PA April 09, 2010 My arborvitae trees are about 11 ft. tall. I had them put in about 3 years ago. They were 8 to 10 ft. when planted. After the first year, I have noticed they are thinning to the point where you can se... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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