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They may look harmless, but certain plants can contain harmful sap - so gardeners are being told to watch out for them.
Gardeners are being warned to watch out for particular plants that could prove dangerous due to poisonous sap capable of ...
Here are the most toxic plants you shouldn’t have around your kids or pets, including potted plants, shrubs, and weeds that ...
Salvias. Everybody goes ga-ga over red salvias. Autumn sage (which blooms from February through November) is most commonly ...
Kohlrabi, a member of the cabbage family, is a versatile vegetable to grow in home gardens. With its bulbous stem and leafy ...
Hostas Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the ...
Toxic plant saps - which are found in harmless-looking plants - contain chemicals, which react with light from the sun and ...
Meanwhile, Laura explained: "Some popular mistakes that people tend to make when gardening in the month of July include planting new perennials or trees in peak-summer heat. Trees and shrubs need time ...
A property industry body has warned that an invasive plant known as Japanese Knotweed could cause extensive damage to homes ...
Giant hogweed is an invasive plant that can “pose a severe risk” to unsuspecting humans and pets, experts warn.
The upgrade is the latest in a series of major renovations at Yosemite in recent years. Last year, the park built a new $12.5 ...