By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn all about how to plant and care for purple fountain grass? This showstopping plant can be grown outdoors year round by those in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 and 10. Purple fountain grass can grow to reach a height of between three and … [Read more...]
How Poisonous Is Oleander to Humans?
QUESTION: How poisonous is oleander to humans? I’m considering adding one to my garden and want to know the risks. — Nathan Y. ANSWER: The oleander plant is one of the most toxic you can have in your garden. A person can die from just chewing part of a leaf or using the stems … [Read more...]
Is Touching Oleander Poisonous?
QUESTION: Is touching oleander poisonous? I know it’s poisonous if eaten but am not sure whether it can make you sick if you touch it. — Martha F. ANSWER: While touching the evergreen shrub oleander (Nerium oleander) does not cause the potentially fatal effects … [Read more...]
Are Calla Lilies Sun or Shade Plants?
QUESTION: Are calla lilies sun or shade plants? I’ve seen some conflicting information about this. — Rodney L. ANSWER: The reason you’re seeing conflicting information is that calla lilies should be grown either in sun or in partial shade, depending on the region where they … [Read more...]
How do you take green cuttings?
By Jennifer Poindexter QUESTION: How do you take green cuttings? I was hoping to get some from my neighbor and I don't want to harm her plant, but I definitely want my cutting to live! - Alice P ANSWER: Green cuttings are cuttings removed from an herbaceous plant. This type … [Read more...]
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