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| Source for Impatiens capensis in Austin May 02, 2009 Where can I buy a Jewelweed plant in Austin, Tx? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for invasive, non-native Lythrum in Indiana April 28, 2009 Please help me find where I can purchase Lithrum in Indiana. This is my favorite plant from long ago. I know it has been banned for the last few years. Presently you need a permit to sell Lithrum. I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Preparing to plant buffalograss in Jonesboro, TX April 25, 2009 Our current lawn is full of broad-leaf weeds, KR bluestem, a little native grass, lots of wildflowers and in spots, lots of rocks . We are in the country in Hamilton Co., TX. We want to plant buffa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for lady lupine in Rosemary Beach, FL April 21, 2009 Where can I buy the lady lupine? I live in Rosemary Beach, Fl. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native replacements for English ivy in Atlanta April 17, 2009 What to plant instead of English Ivy in Atlanta, Georgia. We have a nice lot with trees in back of our lot. To protect our trees there I'm clearing out the ubiquitous English ivy (lots of gardens i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for Yucca filamentosa, Adams Needle, to purchase April 07, 2009 Where can I purchase Adam's Needle in Austin or Travis County View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Texas mallows the source of marshmallows? March 30, 2009 Did marshmallows that we eat originate from our native Texas mallow plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacing grass with xeric plants in Nevada March 20, 2009 I am looking to xeriscape my front yard - remove all grass! I am thinking 3-4 larger plants: bird of paradise (mesquite??), aloe, and ..?? Also, possibly a Chilean mesquite. Do you have suggestio... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Maryland native plant source March 15, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, Great answer to the man from Severen, MD with list of Maryland natives. Did you know that some of these natives are propogated from seed collected in the wild by Chesapeake Nat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for seeds for Styrax americanus. March 12, 2009 I am looking for a source I can purchase Styrax americanus seed, preferably wholesale but if not a retail source. Can you suggest a place. thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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