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  1. What size fruit tree should I purchase to get started? Updated: October 21, 2011
  2. We live in Minnesota and I haven't been able to decide on a ground cover for our big septic mound. I'd love something evergreen or semi-evergreen. Any suggestions? Updated: July 21, 2010
  3. What are some vines that could be used to cover an arbor? Updated: March 22, 2008
  4. I want to turn a lightly wooded area into a garden with some Hostas, ground covers, perennials, and native grasses. There are wild flowers and poison ivy in the area, so I thought I would burn the ground first. Then what? Updated: January 08, 2008
  5. I planted a candy corn vine (Manettia bicolor) this past spring on a trellis. Will it winter over? Do I need to do anything before winter? Updated: January 07, 2008
  6. What plants grow well in the low altitude desert region of Arizona (areas less than 2,000 feet in elevation)? Updated: January 07, 2008
  7. I'm working on developing a heritage garden at the Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum. What kind of perennial flowers would have been common in the 1850s to 1870s? And are there varieties that would not be eaten by deer or rabbits? Updated: December 19, 2007
  8. Can you recommend a good book for identifying perennials and wildflowers? Updated: December 12, 2007
  9. I have a partly shady, north slope where I spread a bucket of wild flower seed a few years ago. Up until now they've done OK, but this year very few bloomed. Because not much is self-seeding this year, next year will be worse. Can I spread another bucket of seed this summer, or do I need to wait until fall or next spring? Updated: December 12, 2007

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