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Poisonous Plants

It is difficult to create a list of poisonous plants. While some plants are outright toxic to anyone who eats or comes in contact with the plant (Jimson Weed, nightshade), others may cause a reaction in some but not in others.The following is a listing of plants normally thought to be poisonous. THE

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Keep Houseplants Groomed

A clean houseplant is a healthier houseplant, and without dust on its leaves, it uses the sun’s energy more efficiently for photosynthesis, says Dr. Dave Williams, a horticulturist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

To clean leaves, dampen paper towels, cloths or sponges and carefully wipe upper and

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Crapemyrtle: A Favorite Plant in Southern Landscape

From the delicate, paper thin, showy flowers to the superb bark and foliage, the crapemyrtle is a favorite landscape plant throughout the South. Introduced to North America in 1747, the crapemyrtle is native to China and Korea. It can thrive from North Alabama to the Gulf Coast.

The crapemyrtle is an

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Container Gardening: Good for Flowers and Vegetables

Container gardening is one of the most versatile and creative forms of gardening.  Almost anything can be grown in a container when proper growing conditions are provided.

Generally, plants can be grown in anything that will hold soil and allow proper drainage. Gardeners don’t have to limit themselves

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Plants That Will Bring on the Butterflies

Want to turn your landscape into a place that butterflies love to visit?  Plant a variety of colorful bushes and shrubs known to attract the beautiful-winged creatures.

Butterfly bush, or Budleia davidii, is a favorite.

“Butterfly bush can be planted statewide any time of the year,” said

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