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| 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 | ||
| Hand pollinating watermelon grown indoors in Denver July 06, 2009 Hi! I'm growing watermelon indoors and I was wondering if I had to self pollinate it? Their flowers just started blooming! If so, how do I go about doing this? Thank you so much! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dividing blackeyed susans in Lake Ronkoko NY July 06, 2009 How are you supposed to divide blackeyed susan's? And when is the best time to do this? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How does Graptopetalum filiferum produce seeds? June 22, 2009 Hi I have a Graptopetalum filiferum. I found a seed on top of one of the plants and it resembles something like a cantelope melon seed-about 1/3" long, orange. Do these succulents produce seeds i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Redbud tree propagated from root sprouts in Greenwood IN June 20, 2009 Our Red Bud tree broke down to ground level and before we dug up the root several new sprouts have started growing out of it and all around the perimeter(they are approx. 4" high). My question is, c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How close to a male tree will a new female persimmon need to be planted to ensure pollination in Austin, TX? June 17, 2009 I have a male Texas Persimmon in the back corner of my yard. I would like to plant a female Texas Persimmon in the front yard, more than 100 feet away? How far away do you think they should be place... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blazing stars plants in Sanderson, FL June 15, 2009 I planted some blazing stars & they did not come up.What is the best way to start them out? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to propagate milkweed from root cuttings June 08, 2009 I am interested in propagating Asclepias speciosa (showy milkweed). Your info page for this species says it can be propagated via root cuttings. Does this mean I can lop off a chunk of the root/tuber ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Field of Dreams June 07, 2009 I planted a field of sunflowers in April. I transplanted some of the crowded plants to different rows in mid-May - no problems. I have tried to transplant some of the plants this first week of June ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pollination by dwarf yaupons of normal size selections in Gadsden AL May 31, 2009 Can dwarf varieties of male yaupons be used to pollinate non dwarf female yaupons? Specific males in question are Shillings (Stokes Dwarf) yaupon and Bordeaux Condeaux. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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