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Because they are mat-forming and stay short, Alyssum work well as a complement to taller border plants; they can be planted in front of taller plants without obscuring them. The plants typically stand just 4 to 6 inches high, with a spread…

Small flowers yet plenty of colour - that's the secret of winter heather (officially called Erica carnea). This small evergreen shrub blooms with white, pink, red, purple and gold flowers. They're quite small, but because there are so many…

Growing conditions: Dracaena prefers bright, indirect light; it tolerates dimmer light, but growth slows as a result. The plant grows well with standard indoor potting soil and average house temps and humidity. moreover, How often should…

Usually, most common reactions simply include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, as well as nausea, headache, and cardiac effects. Additionally, nearly all parts of the Yew tree are considered toxic and poisonous to humans, and care…

Nasturtiums are plants that are often used as trap crops for attracting aphids or squash bugs. ... They also attract good bugs such as pollinators and hoverflies, a predator of common pests like aphids. Plant Nasturtium with these plants to…

You can plant boxwood in fall, late winter or early spring. Fall often is best for planting to give the roots time to take hold before winter cold sets in. But as long as you avoid planting during the heat of summer or cold of winter, your…

The coffee tree has saponins contained in its bark and foliage, which are poisonous to dogs and other pets. ... The side effects of coffee tree poisoning are nausea, vomiting, depression, and contact dermatitis if the sap gets on the skin.…

When mowing, take care not to cut the grass too short, as this will stress the grass, reducing its vigour and encouraging moss. moreover, Can moss lawns survive winter? “As long as the surface is moist and exposed, moss photosynthesizes…

If you live in an area with temperatures below 25 F, it's best to bring foxtail ferns inside for the winter if possible. Mature plants can sometimes survive frosts, particularly if you cover them with landscape fabric such as a floating row…

Stock flowers grow in thick clusters on the spike-like stems. Taller growth and a greater profusion of flowers can be encouraged by pinching the shoots back. The flowers are also used as cut flowers as their scent and densely packed blooms…