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Saturday - March 20, 2004
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Native plant landscaper source in Austin, TX
Answered by: Sage Kawecki
QUESTION:
Can you recommend a native plant landscaper for my area?ANSWER:
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center maintains a database of native plant landscapers. Download your regional Native Plant Landscapers List from our on-line Clearinghouse or search for a Native Plant Landscaper in the National Suppliers Directory.More Seed and Plant Sources Questions
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Making sod from native grass seeds from Pflugerville TX
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Sources for information on federally protected plants
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