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| Propagation of Texas bluebells from seed July 29, 2008 I have a few Texas Bluebell seeds. I would like to grow these in my yard. What would be the best place..pot or flower bed? When should I plant? How to maintain? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting bamboo July 29, 2008 To transplant bamboo from one place to another, do you dig the plant up or do you get a cutting, put it in water and then root the plant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting a Texas redbud sapling July 27, 2008 I've just discovered a Texas red bud sapling (baby tree)that decided to grow next to our fire pit. Although there's no reason for us to sit around the campfire in 100 degree weather, I would like to... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis) survive planting in July July 14, 2008 I live in Southwest Austin and I am planting horseherb groundcover in my back yard that is part-shade. Can I plant this right now (July) or is it too hot to plant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deadheading a petunia and why July 13, 2008 Can you please tell me the correct way to de-head a petunia and why? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation bluebells by gathering seed July 10, 2008 Following up your suggestion on propagating Bluebells by seed..Is it possible that I can gather seed from the bluebells in my pasture? How does that work? Would I have to wait until the wildflowers a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with philodendron bipinnatifidum July 08, 2008 I have a philodendron bipinnatifidum (selloum) that is now over 20 years old. It has been growing like crazy for the past 2 months, but has been inundated with pests since January, when I repotted it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting a Century Plant in Pennsylvania July 08, 2008 When is the best time to transplant a Century Plant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I propagate Magnolia trees? Airlayeringg, semi-hardwood cuttings, and seeds. July 01, 2008 Hi. My grandmother recently passed away. One of her most prized possessions was her magnolia tree. She absolutely loved that tree. I, along with other members of the family each want to take a pie... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Possibility of propagating buckeye from basal shoots June 25, 2008 I have a beautiful red buckeye tree that has small shoots coming up at the base. I would love to share these with my friends. How do I do this? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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