Many Plants Are Deadly Poison Experts Warn
Cornell botanist John M. Kingsbury warns natural plant poisons kill more than man made ones. Some 700 species in the US and Canada can cause illness or death. Children should avoid unknown plants. Poison ivy sometimes misleads, but other plants like poison oak sumac hemlock and rosary pea also pose risks. Kingsbury notes poisons are usually ingested. dangerous bulbs and seeds are listed. Cornell houses about 70 poisonous species in its garden. David Burpee has run a white marigold seed hunt with broad participation across 47 states and Canada.
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After Flowering Care A Must for Daffodils
The article explains that most daffodil varieties persist with proper soil and location and that small groups can form dense clumps over years with yearly complete plant food. It covers removing spent blooms, preserving foliage, avoiding crowding, and steps for division and replanting including sorting bulbs by size for bloom timing.
Japanese Holly Has Modern Look
Japanese holly shows black fruit though not red berries as some expect. A large group offers evergreen value for landscapes, with dense growth and small leaves. Varieties include Ilex Bullata Hex Crenata Mex Crenata Convexa. Green Island holly and Stokes provide edging and rock-garden use. Salvia verbena snapdragons petunias need longer seasons. seed indoors then transplant to peat pots. Max sun and cool temps aid sturdy growth. Dry warm air weakens stems.
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Zinnia Pink Buttons Perfect for Border Planting
This all America selection zinnia grows about a foot tall with salmon pink double blooms on wiry stems. It flowers freely, ideal for filling borders after spring bulbs fade, with thinning of seedlings to prevent crowding. Available at seed stores and greenhouses.
Year Round Azaleas Bloom On Demand From USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a new series of treatments that will let potted azaleas bloom whenever desired by the florist. This could make azaleas available year round, similar to chrysanthemums.
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