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| Looking for seeds of Collinsia verna (Mary Blue eyes) March 27, 2009 Dear Friends, I am desperately trying to locate (for purchase) seeds for the wildflower "Mary Blue Eyes" or "Spring blue-eyed Mary" (botanical name Collinsia Verna.) Internet searches for see... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Stubs of Texas Star Hibiscus in Abilene, TX March 26, 2009 We have cut back our outdoor Texas Star Hibiscus for 4 years and now have a large number of old stubs that the new growth must navigate around. Will it kill the plant if we dig up the old stubs? At so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting begonias in the Dallas area March 25, 2009 What month is it time to plant begonias in the Dallas, Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I remove the flowering stalk from my Dasylirion leioiphyllum? March 23, 2009 We transplanted a plant that is new to us but going through your photos on your website, it appears that we have a Dasylirion Leiophy. My question is this.. Are we supposed to cut the 6' stem that f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of cedar cuttings in Manitoba March 14, 2009 How to propagate cedar cuttings to form a hedge? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Controlling size of red yucca in Austin March 13, 2009 I have planted red yucca in my backyard, which produces many flowering stalks for the past few years. These red yucca are becoming too large for the area that are planted in. What recommendations do... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I propagate Giant Ball Moss? March 11, 2009 Recommended methods for propagation of Giant Ball Moss? (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsia baileyi rose ex small) Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will my Lisianthus survive the winter in Minnesota for another growing season? March 09, 2009 Do you know if Lisianthus plants planted one year, will come back the next year? We bought 6 gorgeous healthy plants last summer from a MN grower. We enjoyed them all last Summer and are wondering if ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Virginia wild strawberry plants for New Hampshire or Massachusetts February 25, 2009 Where can I find Virginia wild strawberry plants or seeds for my garden and will they grow up north in New Hampshire or Massachusetts? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I propagate wax myrtle by soft-wood or semi-hardwood cuttings? February 24, 2009 Mr. Smartypants, I would like to propagate wax myrtle from mature plants I have growing in my yard here in Houston. I've read on the wildflower website to use "softwood" or "semi-hardwood" c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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