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How to plant a gooseberry bush
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Native trees for privacy screen in Connecticut
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Native grasses and shrubs for Houston project
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I am working on a project in Houston. As part of the sustainable approach of the project, I would like to plant native / adaptive, non-invasive grasses and shrubs. It is key that they use little wat...
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Are crepe myrtle trees toxic to horses ?
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Transplanting Cornus sericea by sprouts in Maryland
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I would like to transplant suckers of a red-twig dogwood (Cornus sericea). When is the best time to do it (before or during dormancy)? How big of a root system does each sucker need to survive? Where ...
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Black coloration on Star Magnolia is probably sooty mold.
November 21, 2008
I have a star magnolia where 90% of the bark has turned black. It almost looks burned. The tree has decent buds set for next spring. What is causing the bark to turn black?
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Cactus failing to thrive in New York City
November 21, 2008
My cactus seems to be either weak or dying. Its long stems are bending and softer than the rest. What is happening to it?
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Living lightly on the land
November 21, 2008
Are most of the materials used in the Center recyclable materials? For instance, the wood floors and HVAC systems? Thanks, Joel Rodriguez
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