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A money tree plant is not toxic to cats, but it could cause your feline to have an upset stomach if the plant gets ingested. Place your money tree where your cat won't bother it to avoid the issue completely.
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The Keepsake azalea is an indoor azalea house plant. Azalea care is relatively simple and straightforward. It is best kept indoors to keep it from hot and dry weather as well as cold temperatures and frost. Azaleas need to be well watered. They thrive with indirect sunlight or partial sunlight.
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Bird of paradise plants are mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses and can cause various symptoms if they're ingested by your pet. They're not toxic to humans.
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Peace lilies are one of the longest-living houseplants. Indoors or outside, in appropriately warm zones (USDA zones 11 - 12), they will thrive for many years. These plants need bright, indirect light and soil with excellent drainage. They need the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Crape myrtles are prized in hot, sunny climates for summertime blooms in bright pinks, purples, or whites. Crape myrtles range from small shrubs to tall trees that grow at different rates, maturing anywhere from 3 to 50 feet tall.
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Leaf drop in willow trees during the summer can be distressing — and can be caused by insect infestations, diseases, and environmental issues, such as extreme temperature changes. Learn more about prevention and treatment methods so you can get your willow tree back to prime health.
Read MoreThe black specks found in some varieties of artificial turf are small particles of rubber, which also gives the turf a more gentle feel under foot. In some cases, this rubber comes from recycled tires.
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The showy pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) thrives in USDA zones 8-10. The best time to cut back pampas grass is in late winter. Put on protective gear, the sharp edges of the grass blades can damage your eyes and slice open unprotected skin.
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Lemon grass is only effective as a short-term mosquito repellent, but it does have other uses. It can also be grown in containers for cooking or decoration.
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A stuck damper between the refrigerator and freezer causes the air damper control to work improperly, which doesn't cool the food in the refrigerator.
Read MoreA convertible crib is a three-in-one bed that grows with the child. It starts out as a crib, and then can be converted into a low toddler bed with a safety rail. The safety rail prevents falls, while the open end allows the child to climb in easily. The twin bed may require a conversion kit.
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Mimosa pudica is an unusual plant because it responds to touch by folding up its leaves. For this reason, it is also commonly known as the sensitive plant. Curious cats may delight in batting at this plant's leaves, since it will respond to their playful gestures.
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Panasonic is a company that makes everything from cameras to small appliances. They produce microwaves in sizes that range from compact to family-sized, in a variety of styles that include both budget-friendly and luxury models. Like all microwaves, Panasonic ovens can malfunction.
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Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial ground cover prized for its masses of spring blooms. In average conditions, creeping phlox grows at a slow to moderate rate, so don't expect it to rapidly fill in empty areas in your garden.
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Snake plants (Sansevieria spp.) are notable for their extreme hardiness. Also called mother-in-law's tongue, these plants are easy to grow, according to Colorado State University Extension's website, and rarely suffer from insect pests or diseases.
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Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are desirable for their colorful bracts, or modified leaves, ranging in hue from creamy white to brilliant red. Some are pink and others are variegated. Poinsettias are often grown as potted plants and given as gifts during the holiday season.
Read MoreLearn how to give your young plants a head start by sprouting them on a soft bed of damp cotton wrapped in a bag.
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Evergreen and hardy with attractive foliage, boxwoods (Buxus spp.) make excellent specimen plants or shrubs. In fact, boxwoods have been used as garden plants for about 4,000 years.
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The downside to having plants is when they attract pests. And those little critters can be tricky -- they tuck themselves under the soil, come out only at night or try to hide on the undersides of leaves.
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A tree can become a nuisance or safety hazard, whether due to its falling fruit, weak wood or disease, and you may have removed such a tree. Even though you chop down a tree, however, it may grow back. In fact, some cut trees sprout quickly, depending on their type, root health and general growing conditions.
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Palm trees add a lush, tropical feel to the landscape -- but that look may be somewhat diminished when sheet metal is wrapped around the trunk of a palm tree.
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Most residential swimming pools require a water change every two to three years, depending on a few variables.
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Elephant ear plants (Colocasia spp) are so named for the shape of their leaves. Some varieties not only mimic the shape but also the size of an elephant's ear. Colocasia esculenta var.
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While there are three well-known species of dogwood trees in America, only one is best known for its distinctive flowers. That one is the flowering dogwood, or Cornus florida, a highly popular choice among home gardeners, according to Clemson University.
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Concrete ornaments can add beauty, practicality or whimsy to a garden -- and sometimes all three. Whether a birdbath or bench, gnome or pillar, there's a concrete garden ornament for any landscape. But because garden ornaments face exposure to the elements, they require sealing lest they crack, chip or mold over time.
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You wouldn't think that a little piece of string could hurt a tree -- but string trimmers don't actually use soft string.
Read MoreRemoving paint from paneling is a delicate process if you want to preserve the paneling, because you can't scrape the paint off. Scraping the paint with a putty knife can damage the wood underneath it. Instead, you must dissolve the paint and gently scrub it off with a soft bristle brush.
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