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| Carex as a shady turf alternative in Austin November 10, 2009 I just read your answer to Barbara Medford's question about what multi-species native grasses would work to create a shady lawn. While you had some wonderful suggestions you mention a homeowner's as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover for shade in Paris, Texas November 02, 2009 I have a south exposure with 2 large sycamore trees. Noon sun in patches and mainly dappled shade but not dense. I'm consideering planting asian ivy. The soil is "sandy loam" but it's very sand... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a shade tree in a limited space in Louisville, GA October 29, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants, Hello! What kind of tree would be good to shade, in a limited space, and having a taproot? This is in middle Ga. One side of yard has main water pipe coming in off the road and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade tree for horses in North Virginia October 16, 2009 I need to plant a shade tree for my horses and am considering a fast growing tree called an Empress Tree(paulownia). It would be outside of their fenced area but close enough to provide shade for the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a recommendation for a fast growing shade tree near Gettysburg PA October 08, 2009 I am looking to plant a fast growing shade tree with non-invasive roots. I live in south central Pennsylvania just north of Gettysburg PA. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for narrow moist shade in Dallas October 05, 2009 We are looking for plants in a narrow strip next to our house. It is a shady area that holds a lot of water. We would love plants that would help take water out of the soil. Do you have any suggest... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should Solanum eleagnifolium, silverleaf nightshade, be removed from yard October 01, 2009 I live in Upstate NY. I'm quite sure, after checking many sites/pictures, that I have a couple specimens of Silver Leaf Night Shade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) growing in the "wild" portion of my side... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hibiscus to grow in partial shade in North Carolina September 25, 2009 What variety of hibiscus can I plant in Lexington, NC? Are there any variaties that tolerate partial shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for shade for Austin September 21, 2009 I just read with interest your article on multi-species native lawns. However, I believe the suggested grasses don't grow well in the shade, is this true. Are there any suggestions for native (mult... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing evergreen shade shrub for Lincoln NH September 14, 2009 I need a fast-growing, shade loving evergreen shrub that will give us privacy and grow in and around some White Pines whose branches were pruned to 4 - 6 ft above the ground. The house is in Lincoln ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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