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Her strong passion for crafting led her to make it her profession, while helping people who share her love to develop their practical skills and creativity. To this end, Isla Bennett shares her DIY experiences in articles written for the ArtKraft.fr editorial team. Her interests also include sewing and recycling old clothes.

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What should I plant instead of butterfly bush?

Isla Bennett Mar 7, 2022

Native substitutes for Butterfly Bush For sunny, open garden or landscape plantings, try Sweet Pepperbush, also called Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) or Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica). For wetter soils, try Buttonbush (Cephalanthis…

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What time of year do you plant snapdragons?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

Snapdragons are slow-starters that germinate best in cool temperatures. Some gardeners have good luck planting snapdragon seeds directly in the garden. The best time for this is after the last hard frost in spring, as snapdragons can…

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How do I look alike poison Iris from cattails?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

moreover, Is Cat Tail edible? Several parts of the plant are edible. In fact, cattails produce more starch per acre than crops like potatoes and yams. Yet unlike potatoes and yams, you can eat more than just the root. ... Cattail Roots:…

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Can snowdrops be grown in pots?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

Snowdrops are a woodland plant, which means their ideal growing conditions are partial shade, moist but well-drained soil. ... Snow drops do not grow well in containers and although sold in containers is best to plant them as soon as you…

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How do you keep portulaca blooming?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

You don't have to deadhead the flowers to keep portulaca blooming all season long, but you can pinch or cut the long stems to remove spent blossoms if you want to prevent self-seeding, shape your plants or keep them in bounds. moreover,…

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How far apart should you plant oakleaf hydrangeas?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

You have to plant Bigleaf hydrangeas and Panicle hydrangeas 6-12 feet apart. In the case of Oakleaf hydrangeas, they need to be planted 6-8 feet apart. In general, hydrangeas should be planted apart at a distance equal to the width of one…

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Is creeping thyme toxic to dogs?

Isla Bennett Mar 6, 2022

“The creeping thyme does well as a dog-friendly ground cover. Irish Moss, Labrador Violet, Miniature Stonecrop (although invasive, so be careful where you plant it) as well as snow in summer are rather dog-abuse-tolerant and are non-toxic.”…

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Where is the best place to plant a clematis?

Isla Bennett Mar 3, 2022

Ideally it's a sunny spot. Though some clematis cultivars will bloom in partial shade (such as Nellie Moser and Henryii), to reach their full potential they need at least six hours of sun each day. Clematis prefer moist, well-drained soil…

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How fast does foxtail fern grow?

Isla Bennett Mar 3, 2022

In fact, it takes them about 2 or 3 growing seasons to mature in the ground. On a young plant grown in shade, the spears are a darker green and not as dense looking. moreover, What is the difference between foxtail fern and asparagus…

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Does a hibiscus flower close at night?

Isla Bennett Mar 1, 2022

But flowers that close up at night, such as tulips, hibiscus, poppies and crocuses, aren't sleepy. They're just highly evolved. Plants that tuck themselves in for bedtime exhibit a natural behavior known as nyctinasty. moreover, Do…

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