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Expert Profile: Russel Ray

Expertise: I can answer questions about water-wise landscaping, xeriscaping, and using native vegetation, cactus, and succulents to create a home paradise that won't increase your water bill.

Experience in the area
My wise ol' grandmother got me started with cactus and succulents 42 years ago. The rest, as they say, is history.

Organizations
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Better Business Bureau of San Diego

Education/Credentials
After graduating from Texas A&M University, I started a plant-sitting business in Houston to take care of the house plants when people went on vacation. That went on for five years before I moved back to College Station and started several businesses, one of which was a landscaping business specializing in "dry" landscaping.

Awards and Honors
The privilege of working with people.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2120
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.92 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		156

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
7	10	10	10	10/09/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/25/08
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08

User Comments

Thanks for the advice.
(Laura on 10/09/08)

Thanks for the quick reply and the advise. My husband is lowering the water times right now.
(Darlene on 09/23/08)

Thank You for your help. debi
(Debi on 09/25/08)

Thanks for your answer! I found your info helpful. Thanks to your answer I know we will never be able to buy creosote.
(Cheryl on 08/30/08)

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Recent Answers from Russel Ray

2008-10-12 Transplanting fir trees: Hey, Sandy. If it's the kind of fir that I think it is—and it probably is since you got it last Christmas as a gift—it's time to put it outside. Now's not the best time to be transplanting trees, though...

2008-10-08 Dry shade: Hey, Laura. I think if you were to post your question in the general area you'd get better responses than what I could provide here mainly because I specialize in hot, dry, sunny areas (south of Interstate...

2008-10-04 Red Apple ground cover: Hey, Bonnie. Your picture looks like the result of a gopher infestation. Red apple should transplant fairly easily, but it does require a lot of water to get it started, and in order to get that...

2008-09-24 Slope Landscaping: Hey, Cindy. There are many things you can do. I like to terrace them and then create little platforms here and there where I can put some large pots with plants in them. To hold the hillside together...

2008-09-22 drainage: Hey, Debi. The rip rap will help keep the rocks in place if you get a significant water flow through your river. Unless you're absolutely sure of the size of your river, I wouldn't set it in concrete...