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| Wildflowers for high canal bank in Florida May 27, 2009 My home is on a canal to a natural lake in Central Florida (Orlando area). I am wondering if there is a wildflower that I can grow on a 3' high canal bank that is mostly shady. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering plants for shade in St. Augustine FL May 25, 2009 I would like to know what flowering plants I can purchase that grow in a shaded area in St Augustine Florida View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What are the best deep shade plants for San Antonio? May 20, 2009 What are the best deep shade plants for San Antonio? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need plants for shade in Arizona. May 15, 2009 Please suggest plants that I can plant in a shaded area. I live in Glendale, Arizona. The shade will be 100% of the time. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shade trees for Austin May 15, 2009 I am building a new home that does not have any trees close by-- I want to have several shade trees to increase the efficiency of my home. What are your suggestions for an easy care, fast-growing, an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees for shade in Burbank, CA May 13, 2009 I need a few ideas for a non-deciduous (or nearly non-deciduous)tree that grows fast and will provide shade. Shade need not be total. Chinese Elms come to mind but I'm not sure of the growth rate. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Ground cover for shaded sandy soil in Long Island, NY May 12, 2009 I live on the north fork of Long Island (Zone 7) I would like to find a grass or low ground cover that will grow in shaded sandy soil. The yard has quite a few trees. It also has to stand up to modera... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shade and Rain Garden in South Carolina May 08, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two seperate but important questions for your mastery of native plant knowledge. First, I live in a thick, 112 ft. tall white oak forest. Therefore, there is lot... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover to reduce erosion for shady area in New York May 05, 2009 We live on a lake with gravelly and clay soils, lots of wind and little sun. I am looking for a native ground cover that will help reduce erosion over some of the steep slopes facing south (under shad... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native shade-loving container plant for Austin May 02, 2009 What is a good plant that works well in a container, is shade-loving and produces some blooms? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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