Cypress mulch is made from bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) and pond cypress trees (Taxodium distichum var. nutans). Like most mulches, cypress mulch prevents weeds, helps the ground hold moisture and protects tender roots from temperature extremes. Unfortunately, cypress is a bad choice of mulching material due to the environmental impact of harvesting cypress trees and the detrimental effect the mulch can have on your yard.
While it is possible to send a text to a landline, it is not generally possible to send a text from a landline to a cellular phone. The recipient of a text can sometimes choose from a menu of possible responses and send a voice message, but this voice message will not be converted to text on the cellular phone side.
Level 10 (123,385 points). You referred to text messages or SMS in your original post, not IM and email. SMS or text messages are passed through at&t's servers, but are not saved there. The only way to IM (instant messaging) with an iPhone at the present time, is via a web app with Safari.