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| Will sprouts under pecan trees become producing trees in Jefferson Co., AL? May 30, 2009 Do pecan trees that sprout up underneath existing pecans trees ever amount to anything such as producing and bearing pecans? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pink lady slipper orchids in Maine May 24, 2009 Hi, I have moved to Maine from Virginia--it's a new world of plants!!Exciting!! I have found 2 pink lady slippers on our property. What can I do to encourage them to multiply? I know some wild flowe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Starting yucca from pups in Alberta, Canada May 18, 2009 What is the procedure to start a new plant from the Yucca "pups?" Heavy wet snow damaged much of my yucca plant the winter before last and last summer it produced 3 of these new little ones but the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating sundrop plants in Dallas May 18, 2009 How do I propagate sundrop plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating a magnolia by cuttings in Rochester, NY May 15, 2009 How can I start a magnolia snip from my already existing tree, to grow another one from it, like a starter to pass on to someone? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rooting desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) from a cutting May 12, 2009 I found a desert willow with great bloom color and I am trying to root a cutting. I have never tried to root a cutting but I have read that desert willow is easy to root. My first attempt was in a vas... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of woody plants by cuttings in Cairo, NY May 12, 2009 I have a tree in my yard and I am not sure what it is, it has these gorgeous pink cluster like flowers on it, my friend loves the tree and wants to know the steps to take a piece of my tree so she can... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Hesperaloe parviflora Yellow propagate true from seed? May 11, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I have searched all over the internet and have not been able to find an answer to my question. Will Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow' propagate true from seed or is division requ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeds from opuntia May 11, 2009 How do I get seeds from opuntias? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting birdwing passionflower in Canyon, TX April 17, 2009 First, thank you for all your help! Second, I have two bird-wing passionflowers that are growing next to the house. I'd like to move them because this is the area where I want to put in some raise... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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