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Tiger aloe (Gonialoe variegata) does not make official lists of dangerous plants, but it is sometimes thought to be toxic to pets because it is lumped into the same category as other aloes, such as aloe vera. The plants belong to different genera, however. Aloe vera is considered toxic to pets; tiger aloe is not. There are almost no serious pest or disease issues with tiger aloe. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, ants, and some beetles, but insects do not harm the plants....

Yew is a conifer, producing cones instead of flowers, and it features evergreen needles that vary widely in size and shape. Yew bark, needles, and fruit are toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and pets. Even still, yew poisoning is a rare occurrence and does not deter most gardeners from using this very popular landscape feature. Excellent soil drainage is the key to successfully growing yew, as soggy conditions make this plant susceptible to fungal infections....

How to Grow Tillandsia Tillandsias prefer to be mounted on a solid substrate that does not retain water. You can glue your tillandsia directly to the surface with a strong adhesive, or you can wire the plant to the base. Glue tillandsias to cork, coral, stone, or driftwood. Only a few varieties can adapt to soil.Don’t cover the base of the plant with moss or it may rot. Tillandsia can be grown on almost any imaginable decorative mount, including shells, rocks, slate, and more....

Should you do anything ahead of time or should you just wait for them to come and take care of everything? Why You Should Prepare For Floor Installers Why do anything that the floor installers can do? Aren’t they being paid to remove doors or door trim or to tape up plastic? Even though your flooring company will likely make certain preparations, the more you can do beforehand, the better....

Birds can succumb to many different illnesses and injuries, and many times a sick bird will not come near backyard bird feeders. When an unwell bird does appear, however, there are two ways to recognize it: by appearance and by behavior. Recognizing Sick Birds by Appearance Not every sick bird will show symptoms of an illness, but those that do can be easily recognized. A healthy bird looks clean and whole, often looking just like it would in a field guide or nature photograph....

Here are five clothing care and laundry tips that will help you look your best with as little ironing as possible. By having your laundry sorted correctly before washing, you will also reduce wrinkles in the dryer. Lightweight items dry much quicker than heavier fabrics such as denim. The more time fabrics spend in the dryer, the more likely they will be overheated and wrinkles become deeply set. The permanent press cycle has a gentle cool-down period that is best for synthetic fabrics that don’t need higher heat....

Washable Clothes To prevent the odors from permeating the rest of your laundry, wash work clothes separately. There are three methods to help control odor. Household Ammonia Fill the washer with warm water and add 1/2 cup non-sudsing household ammonia. Completely submerge the smelly work clothes and soak in the solution of ammonia and warm water for at least 30 minutes. Then wash as usual using a heavy-duty detergent (Tide and Persil are considered heavy-duty)....