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How do you take care of a fern hanging basket outside?
Ferns in hanging baskets tend to dry out quickly and require more frequent watering, especially during the summer months. Be careful not to overwater during the winter. Feed a fern in a hanging container every month during spring and summer…
Are lupins poisonous to dogs?
Toxic if eaten, causing nausea and vomiting. Harmful if eaten in quantity. May cause a skin allergy. Locust Robinia species Nausea and weakness Lupin (leaves, seeds) Lupinus species Harmful if eaten in quantity.
moreover, How toxic are…
Is hibiscus toxic to humans?
According to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, hibiscus plants are considered "toxicity category 4." This means that the plant and its blossoms are considered nontoxic to humans. They are not only nontoxic, they are also…
What can I plant with Liatris?
A Prairie Planting Idea with Helenium, Rudbeckia and Grasses Planted in masses and drifts of color, rudbeckia, crocosmia, helenium, echinacea, eryngium create drama and impact. Blooming in succession over a long season, they are…
What plants do woolly aphids affect?
Woolly aphids tend to infest fruit trees and ornamental shrubs. Individual species of woolly aphids usually only affect one type of plant. You can generally find woolly aphids feeding on the underside of leaves, branches, buds, or new…
Why are gardenias so hard to grow?
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…
Are Dieffenbachia hard to care for?
Dumb Cane, also known as Dieffenbachia (deef-en-BOK-ee-uh), is a tropical houseplant that originated in Mexico, New World Tropics, South America, and West Indies south to Argentina. It's a recommended houseplant for beginners since it's…
Is coleus an indoor or outdoor plant?
Although coleus is typically grown outdoors as an annual, its vibrant leaves provide many months of enjoyment indoors if growing conditions are just right. In fact, coleus plants respond well to potted environments.
moreover, Is coleus a…
What to do with forget-me-nots when finished flowering?
Trimming them back after flowering encourages fresh growth and new flowers. Cut back dead bulb foliage if not done already. It is important to wait until the foliage dies down naturally, as cutting back too early can lead to blindness next…
How do you keep fuchsias blooming?
Your fuchsia plant should be pinched continually through the summer to keep it producing flowers. Pinching your fuchsia is as easy as literally pinching or cutting the end one-quarter to one-half of each branch. If your fuchsia stopped…