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Practicality of Cedar Elm and buffalo grass in clay soil in East Texas July 31, 2007 Dear Mr. Smarty Pants, I live in Katy Texas on what used to be a rice field. The soil either has a lot of clay in it or in places is just solid clay. Will any kind of buffalo grass grow here? I'v... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Blue plants or flowers in Baltimore, MD July 27, 2007 I have a taxi company in the city called Bluecab. The headquarters is in an industrial area and the soil is tough and well, industrial. There will be no watering or maintenance done. Looks like a car ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Prairie and wetland restoration in Nebraska July 20, 2007 We recently bought property south of Crawford,NE near the Pine Ridge area. It has been grazed by horses for years. We'd like to restore the native grasses and flowers. I have no idea where to begi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Ornamental bunch grasses to grow under live oak June 25, 2007 I love live oak trees and have one in the back yard that is growing nicely. I don't know if it's the shade or the leaf and acorn droppings that won't allow the grass to grow underneath it. Around... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Distinguishing Bermuda grass from Buffalo grass June 14, 2007 Is Bermuda grass taking over my Buffalo grass lawn? I recently sodded a small area of Buffalo Grass 'Prairie' (last fall). It's doing beautifully, or so I think. There are stolons running and reach... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Difference between Pseudoroegneria spicata and Elymus trachycaulus May 21, 2007 What is the difference between Pseudoroegneria spicata and Elymus trachycaulus. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Types of Eragrostis lovegrasses that will survive in Northern Wisconsin May 21, 2007 I am interested in plains lovegrass, and know that it primarily grows in southern climates. Do you think it could thrive in northern Wisconsin if it is planted in a protected area? Could it survive ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Growing native grasses in containeers in Illinois May 16, 2007 Hi. How well would native grasses grow in container gardens in Illinois? What soil would you suggest? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Understory plants for Tuolumne Co., CA May 14, 2007 My driveway is lined with purple plum trees. I would like to grow something underneath them. What can I grow that will not harm the root system/health of the trees? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Arisaema triphyllum as an insect eater April 14, 2007 Is the Jack in the Pulpit an insect eater? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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