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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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Does monkey grass like wet soil?

Isla Bennett
Mondo grass can tolerate almost anything, including deer, but fails without adequate moisture. It is not a true grass, but it does have strappy leaves and a clumping habit. ... In summer it brightens up the area with lavender or white…
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Is Big Beef same as beefsteak?

Isla Bennett
Finally in 1994 those wishes came true with Big Beef. The large fruit has old-time tomato flavor and the vines are resistant to many of the problems that can discourage gardeners. ... Compared to other beefsteak types, Big Beef is early and…
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Why is my hummingbird plant dying?

Isla Bennett
There are a number of reasons why it may have died: it could have had too much or too little sun, too much or too little water, or might even have been an annual instead of a perennial. If you bought it at a nursery that does not specialize…
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Is mondo grass a good ground cover?

Isla Bennett
Mondo grass is also known as monkey grass. It is an evergreen perennial that makes a great groundcover or standalone grass-like plant. These plants perform well in almost any soil and lighting condition. moreover, Does mondo grass stay…
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Are mulberry trees poisonous?

Isla Bennett
The Poisonous Plants of North Carolina database lists both the North American native Morus rubra (red mulberry) and the introduced Morus alba (white mulberry) as mildly toxic. The toxic parts are the unripe berries and the white sap from…
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Why are gardenias so hard to grow?

Isla Bennett
If they say it can't be grown, it's probably true. Gardenias need even moisture throughout the year and prefer a rich and slightly to moderately acid soil (a pH of about 5.0 to 6.5). They also need good atmospheric humidity, plus cool…
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How do you winterize Peruvian lilies?

Isla Bennett
Here are some tips to help you winterize your alstroemeria. Wait till the tops are killed back by a hard freeze. Then trim off the foliage down to about 2-3 inches in height. Then apply a nice mulch around the roots, don't bury the crowns.…