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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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Are vitex trees deer resistant?

Isla Bennett
This tree is resistant to damage by deer and is moderately salt tolerant. Good drought tolerance once established. It freely reseeds and can become weedy. In warmer climates, it can be trained grow as small, single trunk tree or a large…
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Can you over water a queen palm tree?

Isla Bennett
A good rule of thumb is that it's practically impossible to over water a Queen Palm, especially during the intense heat of summer months! ... As a Queen Palm matures, it's roots spread wider, but not much deeper than 18 to 24 inches. So…
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Do hydrangeas need a lot of water?

Isla Bennett
Even though hydrangeas require more water than some other shrubs, they don't like to be over-watered. It is best to have moist soil and not wet soil. One reason hydrangeas get over-watered is when they wilt in the afternoon sun. ... Watch…
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Is Cordyline toxic to dogs?

Isla Bennett
The leaves are red or purple, which is what makes this such an attractive houseplant. In fact, these leaves are used in making hula skirts and other Hawaiian fashions. However, the saponin compound in the Hawaiian ti plant is dangerous to…
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Can papaya grow in pots?

Isla Bennett
Choose desired seeds & pots You can select the seeds from papaya fruit to grow it in pots or purchase hybrid seeds from nursery or garden center. ... Choose a big pot or container about 15-20 inches to grow dwarf variety papayas.…
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Can lilies be planted in pots?

Isla Bennett
Lilies grow well in containers, where they can be positioned for maximum effect in the garden. It's a great way to grow these stunning plants, especially if you can't grow them in your garden. moreover, Where do lilies grow best? Lilies…
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Can you save geraniums for next year?

Isla Bennett
Save your geraniums for next year Then you dig them up in fall, put them in a cardboard box or a paper bag to store over winter and these tough little plants will take off and grow again the following spring. ... You will want to dig up…
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Is it OK to hold a praying mantis?

Isla Bennett
For such an aggressive hunter, mantis can be strangely docile with their owners. A further benefit of praying mantis as pets therefore is that they can generally be handled quite safely. In general, a praying mantis will happily walk from…
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Do box elders bite?

Isla Bennett
They do not sting or transmit disease, and are generally not known to bite, though there are rare reports of defensive biting. Boxelder bugs are not known to cause damage to homes or significant damage to plants. However, their feces can…