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Driftwood, TX
Moths around Sophora secundiflora from Driftwood TX
Sophora secundiflora Our Mountain Laurel has a lot of large moths flying around it. Should we be concerned? Will they hurt the tree? thank you
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Driftwood, TX
Flowers for an August wedding in Driftwood TX
For an August 4th wedding in Driftwood, Texas we want fragrant flowers and wildflowers that we can grow in our garden. We have four raised beds (12 ft. x 6 ft.) in a fenced area in which we've grown ...
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Driftwood, TX
Non-native Crimson Clover coming up with bluebonnets in Driftwood TX
Is Crimson Clover considered invasive? We have some coming up in our field with our Bluebonnets.
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Driftwood, TX
Deer resistant, sun tolerant plants for landscaping
I live in Driftwood and am looking for flowering, deer-resistant plants for the northern side of my house; however the house turn just enough to the west that the flowerbed receives about 3 hours of a...
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Driftwood, TX
Trees to replace live oaks in Driftwood TX
I am looking for ideas on what trees to plant in Driftwood, TX to replace live oaks that have been lost to oak wilt.
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Driftwood, TX
Wax myrtle problems from Driftwood TX
We planted 27 wax myrtles on the perimeter of our property last year and were diligent about watering them throughout the drought. They are in very rocky soil (we had to use a jackhammer to dig the ho...
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Driftwood, TX
When is the best time to trim oak trees in Driftwood TX?
When is the best time to trim oak trees?
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Driftwood, TX
Name of algae on ground that swells after a rain
What is the name of the algae looking stuff on the ground that swells up after rain. I thought it was "nostock" but I can't locate that name anywhere. Thanks!
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Driftwood, TX
Difference between live oaks and post oaks in Driftwood TX
What are the differences between Live Oaks and Post Oaks, and are both susceptible to Oak Wilt? Also, should we remove the Ball Moss on the branches of these trees? Or is the light green lichen on the...
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Driftwood, TX
Bees knees squeezing
Barbara, Do the knees of bees help them squeeze if they please their wobbly, bobbly, knobbly balls of pollen?
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Driftwood, TX
Evergreen shrubs for screening in Hays County, Texas
Help! I bought 2 acres in Driftwood and built a small house. Last year, the neighbor moved in a dilapidated old mobile home right on the fence line and I feel all my peace is gone. What is the fast...
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Driftwood, TX
Native nectar plants for hummingbirds in Central Texas
Ref: Cen.Tx. Hummingbird plants I am seeking a list of appropriate plants with lots of nectar to attract hummingbirds in Central Texas. I live in Hays County between Kyle & Wimberley in a mostly ...
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Driftwood, TX
Use of chemicals for eradicating invasive plants
Re: Round Up We are extremely reluctant to use any chemical agents in our yard (or around our home) due to environmental & ecological reasons... However, we are becoming inundated with several ver...
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Driftwood, TX
White flowering mountain laurel from Driftwood TX
I love white flowering mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora) and want to grow one from seeds. I've had a lot of success germinating and growing purple mountain laurel from seeds (or beans), so I DO ...
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Driftwood, TX
How to correct Anacacho leaves that are turning brown and curling in Driftwood, TX?
Anacacho lunarioides leaves are turning brown and curling,how do I correct?
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Driftwood, TX
Decline of pollinating bees around Mexican plums
Dear Dr. Smarty Plants While out working in my yard (about nine miles southwest of the Wildfower Center) this morning, I became aware that there was no sound of bees buzzing. I checked our Mexica...
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Driftwood, TX
Non-native Lorapetalum chinense from Driftwood TX
In a previous response you said that it would not be wise to plant any trees with the word Chinese in it. Does this apply to Lorapetalum (Chinese Fringe Flower)? I would like to use this plant as a ...
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Dripping Springs, TX
Propagation of Mountain Laurel by seed
I harvested the seed or nut from our Mountain Laurel this spring and I would like to propagate them in containers for at least a year and then transfer them to the ground. I live in Hays County, TX in...
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Dripping Springs, TX
Advisability of trimming oak trees in August
In general,what is your opinion on pruning oak trees in August? If it is positive, should the extreme moisture of this year affect the timing?
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Dripping Springs, TX
Problems for Texas Madrones from Dripping Springs TX
Dear neighbor: I'm blessed with a property with many Texas Madrone on it. I've been trying for a few years to determine what causes apparently healthy trees to suddenly blacken and die. I've con...
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Dripping Springs, TX
Germination of golden dalea seeds
I have collected some golden dalea seeds. I live west of Austin in caliche soil. How would one germinate these seeds? What time of year should I plant them? What kind of seed treatment? Should I scari...
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