ll of the following are things I’ve learned. Some exceptions can be found, but they are all generally false statements.
- A branch will rise as the trunk to which it is attached grows.
- Venus flytraps help to control flies.
- Plastic milk or bleach bottles scare dogs away.
- “Organically Grown” costs more.
- Bougainvilleas are easy to transplant.
- There are plants deer will not eat.
- Always prune deciduous trees when they are dormant.
- Bigger means better.
- A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the pot aids drainage.
- Making compost is a painstaking chore.