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Landscaping Tips to Improve the Value of Your Home |
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| Toxic
plants: Homeowners may have plants in their
yard that are toxic to children or pets if ingested,
or that produce significant skin irritation if improperly
handled. Examples include jimsonweed (Datura stramonium),
tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria
majalis), and many plant bulbs. As beautiful as
they appear, several types of lilies (Liliaceae)
can be deadly to cats. |
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These beautiful lilies can be toxic to cats.
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Ensure the plan matches your lifestyle: It's important
to evaluate your lifestyle and select your landscape strategy
accordingly. Be sure to carefully consider the amount
of work and maintenance time each plan requires. |
Landscaping Budget Tips
Landscaping a property can be an expensive proposition,
particularly if you outsource all the work. Here are some
suggestions to help ease the financial burden.
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- Join a local horticultural association: Many
of these groups boast membership benefits such as
invitations to exclusive plant sales and exchanges,
admission to lectures by master gardeners and discount
offers from area nurseries.
- Purchase plants at a plant sale: These events
are legion in most localities and afford the browser
many bargains. It's important to inspect all plants
before purchasing to ensure you don't import problems
into your gardens.
- Tell your peers you are looking for plants:
Informing friends and neighbors that you need plant
material will ensure you're on the recipient list
when they move or divide their plants.
- Grow your own: Inexpensive, used grow lights
can be found in the classified sections of local papers.
Raising your own plants from seed is not only economical,
but also affords the opportunity to grow unusual varieties
not usually found on nursery shelves.
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