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| Plant Propagation | Starting transplants of native Pleopeltis polypodioides January 15, 2009 I would like to know how to start Pleopeltis polypodioides (resurrection fern) growing in my oak trees. I have a source for the plants but do not know how to start the transplants on the limbs of the trees. | view answer |
| Plant Care | Probably non-native crapemyrtle trees damaged by hurricane January 15, 2009 I have 5 crape myrtle trees. I live in Galveston, Tx and when Hurricane Ike came through in September the salt water I think killed them. They have not come back since then and are brown with no leaves or new shoots coming out. What can I do to save them or are they gone? | view answer |
| Native Plants | Evergreen plants with showy flowers for pots in Central Texas January 14, 2009 I'm looking for evergreen plants with showy flowers suitable for Central Texas. Plants need to do well in pots.. they will be planted in flower boxes in my very sunny porch. thanks!!! | view answer |
| Native Plants | Seed for Kosteletzkya virginica, salt marsh mallow January 13, 2009 I have a nursery in North Carolina. We are looking for a reliable seed source for kosteletzkya virginica salt marsh mallow. We are www.campbellfamilynursery.com | view answer |
| Native Plants | Photograph of seedling or pigeon berry (Rivina humilis) seedling January 13, 2009 Where can I find a photograph of a pigeon berry seedling? | view answer |
| Native Trees | ID for pines along Interstate 45 January 12, 2009 Along the interstate (45) once you get up past Conroe and closer to Dallas, there are some type of pne tree that grows in the medians and on the sides. I love these trees but haven't been able to identify them so that I can buy some for my yard. Any idea what they are and where I can buy them around the Houston area? | view answer |
| Native Grasses | Grasses for yard in part shade and shade January 11, 2009 I have a shady yard with no grass whatsoever in San Marcos, TX. Since there are no roots to anchor the soil, the air (and the house) is full of dust. I want to plant a native grass that does well in filtered sun to full shade, but it is a rental property (I plan on being here for another 2 years), so I am looking for the least-cost type. | view answer |
| Miscellaneous | What flowers will ducks and swans not eat? January 11, 2009 I live by ducks and swans. They love eating my flowers. Any suggestions on what flowering plants they won't eat? | view answer |
| Water Gardening | Ground cover for damp areas January 11, 2009 I am looking for a cover ground plants that tolerate damp areas. Any suggestions? | view answer |
| Native Plants, Plant Propagation | Proximity of male possumhaw to female January 11, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants, In regards to fertilization, how close by must a male possumhaw be located to a female possumhaw? | view answer |
| Miscellaneous | Care for non-native red orchid January 11, 2009 In a nutshell, I was away for about a week and before leaving I watered my red orchid (as instructions said you were only supposed to water it once a week and place in a spot with sunlight but not direct/extreme sunlight). I came back from vacation and my plant is wilting! I of course am very sad, as this is my favorite plant and a birthday gift. How can I recover this plant? I need help! | view answer |
| Landscaping, Plant Identification | Proper spacing for planting yuccas January 10, 2009 We bought some yuccas and need to know how far apart to plant them | view answer |
| Plant Identification | Plant with no leaves, flexible and stores water January 09, 2009 Do you now a plant that has no leaves but stores a lot of water and is very flexible? Maybe a type of vine? Thank you! | view answer |
| Water Gardening | Flowers for a pond area that will not hold water January 07, 2009 We are in area code 77437 in the Coastal Plains of Texas. We have a 1 acre pond that will not hold water (dug to deep into the clay)and we would like to fill this pond with flowers (maybe wildflowers) that are native to the area and that does not require daily care. Please advise. | view answer |
| Landscaping, Native Plants | Recommendations for a 700 ft. noise and privacy barrier in Georgia January 06, 2009 Need recommendation for a fast growing, non-invasive native plant for a 700' barrier (noise & privacy) in wooded area; the area is mostly hardwood with some pine, and a good understory is established with native & medicinal plants and grasses. | view answer |
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