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| Fragrant native vine for Logan UT January 08, 2011 So as a general question for the Utah climate, (Logan to be precise) is there any kind of climbing vines that would take the place of a jasmine even if deciduous in nature? I read the article about th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeds for Commelina erecta from San Antonio December 29, 2010 Where can I buy Commelina erecta seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rhizobium Source for Bluebonnets December 20, 2010 Trying to find a source for rhizobium for bluebonnets. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for seed for Clematis drummondii in Granbury, TX. November 29, 2010 I am trying to landscape with native Texas plants. I want a Clematis drummondii and have no idea where to get one. I read it grows readily from seeds, but I cannot locate any. Can you help. Also, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Sources for native trees in New Braunfels TX November 28, 2010 I live just north of New Braunfels in the Hill Country. I would like to plant the following trees this December: Anacacho Orchid Tree, American Smoke Tree, Golden Leadball Tree, and perhaps a Laceba... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Anacacho Orchid Seeds November 22, 2010 Is there any place in TX that I can ask to send me Anacacho Orchid seeds that I can germinate? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing non-native and exotic plants in New Oxford PA October 24, 2010 Is there a palm tree that would grow in New Oxford PA? Also do you know where I could find a place to buy Exotic and Unusual Plant Seeds from around the World. I would like one that has a good reputa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Finding climate zone before puchasing plants in Springdale AR October 24, 2010 I should be allowed to select my climate zone, my state has at least 3 zones. Then this would be a terrific help in identifying which plants I should buy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Want a source for Mexican redbud in Houston, TX October 04, 2010 I live in west Houston and would like to purchase and plant a Mexican redbud in my yard. I have Googled to find one and also searched the Growit site without success. Where can I find one in Texas? I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for a source for native Texas plums October 03, 2010 Please provide a source for native Texas plums--I want to plant some in the Texas Hill Country. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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