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Poisonous House Plants

House plants have become an attractive and important part of home and office décor. In addition to adding both color and beauty to the home, they may also present a hazard, especially if there are young children and pets in the home. A poisonous plant is one that contains a chemical substance which produces a

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Planting Zone Map

Learn what planting zone you live in: Knowing your planting zone can be very useful when your are planning your garden and flower bed areas. When you order plants online or through a catalog it is very useful for you to know what will have the best success in your zone.  Most plants are marked

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Compost Making 101

One of the best natural fertilizers and soil builders is available free. You make it yourself and solve some environmental problems at the same time.  It’s compost. Good gardeners have been making their own compost for a long time, but it has recently been “discovered” as one solution to the problem of our shrinking space

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