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| Removal of poison ivy by goat in Lone Jack MO May 29, 2009 Easy organic removal of poison ivy?? I bought a goat, but you can borrow a neighbors. Always get 2 as they get lonely. They love to eat poison ivy, pull up vine roots and all, and leave the grass. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for a supplier of Commelina erecta. May 29, 2009 I'm looking for a nursery that sells Commelina erecta? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is wrong with cultivars of native plants? May 26, 2009 What is wrong with cultivars of native plants? My state native plant society won't allow cultivars at their annual sale, and the native plant nursery from which I order only offers the species. But a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Controlling Thermopsis rhombifolia (buffalo bean) in Mozambique May 19, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty, Please,can you assist. We have a plot on a dam in Mozambique. It has been invaded with Thermopsis rhombifolia (we call it buffalo bean), it is very hardy and if you fall in it or j... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why is Asphodelus fistulosus (onionweed) forbidden by property owners assoications? May 14, 2009 Our local property owners association is imploring us to remove all onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus L.). The USDA lists it as a noxious weed. Why? I think it is pretty and flowery. Is it poison... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Getting rid of poison ivy May 08, 2009 Dear Mr Smarty Plants, Likewise I also have a shady area in my yard with overgrowth of poison ivy. It borders a small duck pond and we have a Golden Retriever. I too would like to plant soon afterward... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Invasive plant in pond in Kenai, AK May 02, 2009 We built a pond in our back yard with materials from the beach. Including some plants. Didn't investigate the plants(our mistake). Well now it has taken over all of our landscape. It looks like ext... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Dead-appearing Royal Paulownia trees in Manteno, IL May 02, 2009 Have two Royal Paulownia trees two years old.Last fall all leaves fell off. Have two eight foot toothpicks. This spring, nothing happening.Are they dead or will they come back? If they come back what ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification of tall stalk with many thorns April 17, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Pants: After we raked all the leaves, I found three or four plants on my property that are thin tall stalks with many thorns. Leaves are just growing, so I cannot describe them. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I control field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)? April 12, 2009 I have identified my invasive as field bindweed. Your answer in FAQs has websites that are moving and I am unable to find out how to control this major problem. I use organics to garden. The recommend... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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