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Maintenance of Bicolor Sage in Austin February 05, 2009 I had quite a bit of Bicolor Sage planted when my yard was landscaped. I am now wondering on the proper plant maintenance. Do I prune back and if so, how much and when do I prune? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Resurrection plant not reviving. February 04, 2009 I have what might be a resurrection plant but it never turns green. When it is watered it opens up and turns from tan to dark brown. Is it just a different variety of resurrection plant or something... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Companion plant for columbine in Summer February 01, 2009 Please suggest a companion plant for Texas columbine that will hide them when they are ragged in summer but won't interfere with their seeding out to make new plants. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
First wildflower to bloom in Madison Ohio February 01, 2009 What is the first wildflower to bloom in spring in Madison, Ohio 44057. Is it the snowdrop? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Plants for under a fountain splash line in California January 29, 2009 What plants should we plant under our fountain's splash line in our Mediterranean style courtyard? The area will get wet from the fountain's splashing and have "full" sun. We are on a rock ridge... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Native flowers for cutting for wedding in June January 25, 2009 My husband and I are hosting a wedding reception for our daughter and her husband in Austin in June. If possible, we would like to use live flowers or live colorful plants as centerpieces and decorat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Locating ruda plants in Florida January 24, 2009 Where I can find or who sells Ruda plants? in the Miami, Florida area ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Drought-resistant plants for Paradise, California January 23, 2009 We are moving to a new home in Paradise, CA. What drought resistant plants do well in Paradise ? Thank you !! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Floristic Quality Assessment program in Texas? January 19, 2009 Do you have knowledge of a Floristic Quality Assessment program for Texas such as the ones used in Indiana and Illinois? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Evergreen plants with showy flowers for pots in Central Texas January 14, 2009 I'm looking for evergreen plants with showy flowers suitable for Central Texas. Plants need to do well in pots.. they will be planted in flower boxes in my very sunny porch. thanks!!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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