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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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How often should you pick blueberries?

Isla Bennett
According to Clemson Cooperative Extension, southern highbush blueberries should be picked every five to seven days once they are fully ripe, while rabbiteye blueberries should be picked every 10 days. Fully ripe blueberries will fall off…
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How hardy are Japanese yews?

Isla Bennett
Japanese yews are more cold-hardy than many evergreen shrubs, thriving in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 7. moreover, Are Japanese yews cold hardy? This species is cold hardy to -30° F (USDA-NRCS, 2017),…
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Should angelonia be deadheaded?

Isla Bennett
Flowers are self-cleaning and need little or no deadheading. Spent spikes can be removed, but not necessary. To rejuvenate plants, cut back by half in mid summer and fertilize. moreover, Will angelonia survive winter? Winter Care…
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Should I mist jewel orchid?

Isla Bennett
Water: Keep them extremely moist and mist them regularly. Letting these plants dry out is an easy way to kill them. Temperature: Warm tropical temperatures above 50 degrees F. Jewel orchids are not tolerant of frost. moreover, Why is my…
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Does Swedish ivy clean the air?

Isla Bennett
Warning: English Ivy is great as an air cleaning plant but needs to be used with caution in homes with young children and pets as it is toxic if ingested. A safe alternative is a Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) . moreover,…
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Do queen palms ever stop growing?

Isla Bennett
Under ideal conditions, King Palms grow about 2 feet per year, a Mexican Fan Palm can grow 4 feet per year, Queen palm can also grow 2 feet per year. ... Other Palm species will continue to grow through the duration of their life span.…
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How do you get bromeliads to rebloom?

Isla Bennett
Use a well draining soil mix. Keep the center of the bromeliad filled with water and add diluted liquid seaweed or diluted compost tea once every two weeks. This will encourage the young bromeliad to flourish and grow up so it can be ready…