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Plants which are Toxic and Poisonous to Humans
Protect your family and pets from dangerous plants. Learn the names of poisonous plants and take necessary safety steps to prevent accidental poisoning.
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Companion planting is a practice of applying different plant species in close proximity so that they can offer identifiable benefits to each other. Some of these benefits include improved soil health, pest and weed control, increased yields, and enhanced pollination. Examples are the three sisters: corn, beans, and squash; sunflowers, cucumbers; pole beans; basil and tomatoes; and sage, carrots, or cabbage.
Crop rotation is the practice of not planting the same crops in the same place in back-to-back years. By rotating crops, one can improve soil fertility, break pest and disease cycles, and reduce the need for herbicides and pesticides.
Here is a model of three- or four-year rotations of companion plants.
Vegetables belonging to the same botanical family are susceptible to the same issues and diseases. Therefore, it is advisable to follow members of one family with those of a different family. Alternate heavy feeders, such as corn, tomatoes, lettuce, and kale, which require a significant amount of nitrogen, with light feeders like carrots, potatoes, beets, and onions to minimize nutrient demands on the soil.
For legumes, it is recommended not to remove these plants in the fall but rather to clip them off and allow the roots to decompose in the soil. This process will create nitrogen accessible to next year’s plants.
Protect your family and pets from dangerous plants. Learn the names of poisonous plants and take necessary safety steps to prevent accidental poisoning.
Learn about the destructive flea beetle and how to identify, prevent, and minimize damage to your prized vegetables in your garden.
Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) is an early spring bloomer and its yellow colours can be stunning in clusters.
Black Vine weevil beetle is a very serious pest in both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings.
Add colour, texture and vertical intrigue to your garden with these ten bark varieties! Learn about Golden Curls Willow, Coral-Bark Japanese Maple, Black Cherry, Red Osier Dogwood, Tatarian Dogwood, Striped-bark Maple, Carolina Silverbell, Shagbark Hickory, Silver Birch, and Paperbark Maple.
Discover the fascinating qualities of Bloodroot, a perennial herbaceous plant known for its white flowers, historical medicinal significance, and ornamental value in gardens. Learn how to cultivate and maintain this beautiful plant in your landscape.
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