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| Is Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittonianna) toxic to dogs June 23, 2009 I would like to know if the plant known as Mexican petunia,or Katie dwarf (Ruellia brittonianna) is toxic for dogs. Thank you. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are variegated ginger plants poisonous to cats? June 16, 2009 Is a variegated ginger plant poisonous to cats? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Photinia toxicity to dogs June 15, 2009 is the photinia bush toxic to dogs?? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How toxic are wild cherries for horses? June 11, 2009 I purchased a beautiful piece of heaven in the rural suburbs. I have three horses and grow my own hay. Unfortunately, I have just learned the woods surrounding my field is lined with Black Walnut, Wil... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is purple grass poisonous if eaten by a dog? June 04, 2009 Is purple grass poisonous if eaten by a dog? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Cleveland Pear trees in Georgia toxic to horses and/ or dogs? June 02, 2009 Are flowering Cleveland Pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) poisonous to horses and/or dogs? I have read that the prunus species are, does that include pear trees? Please help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When will angels trumpet bloom in Vero Beach, FL? May 31, 2009 At what age or height will my angel's trumpet be able to produce flowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are berries from the Carrot Wood Tree toxic to animals? May 26, 2009 Hello, I am trying to find out if the berries on the carrot wood tree are toxic to animals - dog? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Viburnum dentatum (Chicago Lustre) toxic to horses May 26, 2009 Are Chicago Lustre Viburnum -- Viburnum Dentatum -- toxic to horses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eliminating skunk cabbage in Troy, NY May 19, 2009 My yard is overgrown with skunk cabbage. My question is how do I get rid of it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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