1 – The Daffodil – is highly toxic to the human body, especially if the bulb is ingested. It can cause severe stomach problems, irregular heartbeat and even death.
2 – Deadly Nightshade – The foliage as well as the berries of this plant are toxic.
3 – White Baneberry – The berries of this unassuming plant contain cardiogenic toxins that can cause heart attacks and therefore death.
4 – Water Hemlock – The roots of this plant contain cicutoxin. If ingested this can cause nausea, seizures and death.
5 – Angel’s Trumpet – A highly dangerous hallucinogenic wild flower. There’s a very high risk of fatal overdose.
6 – Stinging Tree – Is the world’s deadliest Nettle. Severe stings from this plant have been known to kill humans.
7 – Oleander – Ingesting any part of this plant can cause death. Even inhaling the smoke of a burning Oleander can cause severe reactions.
8 – European Yew – A highly poisonous, slow growing tree. The seeds and leaves of this tree contain taxane poison can be deadly if eaten.
9 – Rosary Pea – The seeds of this plant contain on of the deadliest toxins on the planet – abrin. Ingesting these red colored seed can lead to a quick death.
10 – Castor Bean Plant – Contains the deadly poison – ricin. Four to five beans can kill a human.
Here are some cost effective Organic gardening methods to control and manage these culprits.
1- Salt Them – Sprinkling rock salt on them will get rid of weeds and kill most of the harmful palnts. Pool salt and regular table salt work as well but are more expensive. I buy mine at a discount in winter. You should see results within 3-4 days.
2- Boil Them – Pouring boiling water on them is an effective means of shriveling up even the toughest plants and weeds. I use the left-over water when I’m cooking in the kitchen. A couple of days later they’re gone.
3- Pour Vinegar On Them – Douse the plants in half vinegar / half water. I use the excess vineger from a pickle jar. This is a good method of exterminating plants with long taproots.
4- Eat Them – One mans weed is another man’s rose. A good example of this is the Stinging Nettle ( Stinging tree ) is a herbal vitamin and also has healing properties. Just make sure you’re wearing the proper garden gloves when harvesting them.
~ Make it a Great Day in the Garden ~
Aaron Ohan