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| Containing roots in Kaysville UT October 26, 2009 I'm planting my yard in all native Rocky Mountain and Great Basin plants. Is there a way to halt or contain the root propagation of Smooth Leaf Sumac and Quaking Aspen? I've considered digging dow... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why isn't Lantana camara in NPIN? October 16, 2009 Why don't you have Lantana camara in your data base? It is very common here, and is in the USDA database. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cleaning up neglected yard after construction in Austin October 07, 2009 We have just finished an extreme makeover on the inside of our house, but all the heavy equipment in the yard left us needing a complete makeover of the outside. The property was previously neglected... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removing invasives plants in Adairsville GA September 29, 2009 We just moved into a new house and kudzu, greenbriar and poison ivy are trying to take over. I pulled what I could out of the trees, cut everything off at the base of the vine. I even tried digging ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Controlling vegetation around retention pond in Williamsburg, VA September 21, 2009 We planted Juncus effusus around a retention pond and various native shrubs last year. We are having a problem controlling bramble,lespedeza and broadleaf natives from taking over and native trees(wil... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Skunk cabbage for Houston TX September 19, 2009 Can you find skunk cabbage in the Houston, Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant around Pittsburg from Weirton WV September 19, 2009 I have seen this plant outside of the Pittsburgh,PA area and was told it is called Midnight Cowboy. It has bright yellow flowers and long green leaves that only comes out at night(so I am told). Ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is conium maculatum safe for cataracts from Wewoka OK September 12, 2009 My doctor has prescribed conium maculatum for my cataract problems. Is this safe to use in the eyes? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Distinguishing wax myrtle from Daphne laureola in Tofino BC September 02, 2009 I am wondering how to distinguish California Wax Myrtle from Daphne Laurel, the latter which I would prefer to eradicate from my property. If it is wax myrtle, it gets to live.. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating smartweed from pasture in Oswego NY August 28, 2009 How do I get rid of smartweed in my pasture? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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