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| Is Jerusalem thorn native to Central Texas? July 17, 2009 I was reading about Retama (Parkinsonia aculeata) which is native to South America and naturalized throughout Texas and the southern US. I also read that it is considered an invasive plant species in... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating suckers from roots of Moraine locust in Hilliard, OH July 07, 2009 We removed a large Moraine Locust tree and also the stump. Now little trees from the roots are coming up. How do we get rid of these so something else can be planted? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Understory planting in Virginia July 03, 2009 We have some 10 mature tulip and sycamore trees in our No. VA property. The previous home owners were fond of English Ivy and Japanese pachysandra. We are working hard at replacing these invasives to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I eradicate Mexican Petunia from my garden in Vacaville CA? July 02, 2009 Can you tell me the best way to eradicate the plant Ruellia, commonly known as Mexican Petunia, from my garden? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating crabgrass in a newly mulched area in Austin June 26, 2009 We just had our whole front lawn taken out. We are starting to plant native plants in its place. The idea was to do what’s best for the environment and reduce maintenance. At this point I’m beginni... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How would chocolate mimosa tree do in Salt Lake City June 23, 2009 How would the chocolate Mimosa Tree do here in Salt Lake City, zone 5. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Removal of invasive horsetail in Shelby Township, MI June 19, 2009 Please help me or direct me to who may be able to help. I have horsetail (Equisetum) invading my Blue Rug Juniper. Please tell me what I can use to get rid of the horsetail (Equisetum) without killi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it OK to plant Huisache in southern California? June 15, 2009 We have a wonderful huisache growing on a very dry rocky/dusty slope. It has now sprouted babies and we are delighted because we have room for several more on this slope. I have some room on our front... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How do I get rid of Smilax bona-nox? June 09, 2009 Hi, we live in Circle C and our home backs to an easment area which has become overrun with what some are calling wild grapevine. Recently we noticed a different vine coming up in our backyard throug... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identity of Dwarf Oyster Plant. June 02, 2009 I purchased a plant from the local Home Depot, and it said on the sticker in was a Dwarf Oyster Plant. I can't seem to find any information on that name, so maybe it was marked wrong. See if you ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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