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Mixing with a little bluestem on a steep hill - Last fall, I had about 100 little bluestem plugs (standing ovation) installed on a steep slope right behind my house (see photo). They’re ju... Read More
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Rhus Aromatica allelopathic? - Anybody have experience with lo-grow sumac being allelopathic? There are hints about that on some websites, but nothing very definitive. I’... Read More
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Fused Holly trunks - (I’m reposting this in “shrubs”, because I didn’t get a response in “trees.”) I just had four large Nelly Stevens hollies installed in my ya... Read More
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Holly trunks fused or chafing? - I just had four large Nelly Stevens hollies installed in my yard at considerable expense. One of them has three trunks that are pressing aga... Read More
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Shrub ID needed - About 5 feet tall, 8 feet wide, downward drooping branches. Two photos below. Thanks!
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Grass ID needed - I live in Northern Virginia, zone 7a. About 10% of my tall fescue lawn is a different grass that I actually like. Its characteristics: grows... Read More
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Grass ID needed - I live in Northern Virginia, zone 7a. About 10% of my tall fescue lawn is a different grass that I actually like. Its characteristics: grows... Read More
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Groundcover roots a problem around retaining wall? - I have a steep hill rising immediately behind my house, 30 to 45° grade, 8-10 feet high, 8 feet away from the house, about 40 feet wide tot... Read More
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Panicum virgatum as groundcover for erosion control - I'm thinking of installing Panicum virgatum Northwind on a steep (45 degree) slope behind my house. It's rocky clay soil with 5-6 hours sun ... Read More
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