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| Is Penstemon cobaea poisonous May 12, 2009 Is Penstemon cobaea Nutt or Wild foxglove poisonous like real fox glove? It is on a playground and Im concerned that it may not be safe for children. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Getting rid of poison ivy May 08, 2009 Dear Mr Smarty Plants, Likewise I also have a shady area in my yard with overgrowth of poison ivy. It borders a small duck pond and we have a Golden Retriever. I too would like to plant soon afterward... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Texas ragwort (Senecio ampullaceus) toxic to livestock? May 05, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I have a question related to Texas Ragwort (Senecio ampullaceus): I am concerned about toxicity to livestock as well as interested in natural control methods. I was recentl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Laws pertaining to sale of poisonous plants May 05, 2009 Are there any laws pertaining to the sale of poisonous plants. do they have to be labeled as poisonous by law? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is any part of flowering peach (Prunus persica) toxic to dogs April 26, 2009 I know that peach pits and wilting leaves are poisonous to dogs, but can you tell me if any part of the Red Flowering Peach Tree (no fruit) is toxic? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are dogwood trees poisonous to horses? April 26, 2009 Are dogwood trees poisonous to horses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen hedge non-toxic for horses and goats in Muskogee, OK March 31, 2009 I live in northeastern Oklahoma. I am trying to find an evergreen hedge, 6-8 ft in height, 4-6 ft spread that is not harmful to horses or goats. Everything that I have found is for Zone 8 or 9. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can the buds and flowers from my Rhodendron tree be toxic to my puppy? Yes March 23, 2009 I recently got a new 7 week old puppy that keeps trying to play with and eat buds and flowers off my Rhododendron tree. Could this be toxic to him? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is cat palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum) poisonous? March 18, 2009 I have a Cataractarum (Cat) Palm and am wondering if it is poisonous. I have a Cockatiel who likes to play in it. Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Do prairie verbenas (Glandularia bipinnatifida) have toxic sap? March 16, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in Wimberley, TX and my 6 year old daughter picked wildflowers for her Mom over the weekend. I believe the species was Prairie Verbena but not 100% certain. Now, fo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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