Now that spring is upon us, chances are you are thinking about ways you can spruce up your home. While you can spring clean in the home, you also want to make the outside of your home look amazing. Whether you are thinking about adding new shrubbery to improve your curb appeal or simply want to start a garden in the backyard, you want to make sure the things you are doing are pet safe. This is why it is helpful to know about toxic plants.
Flowers
Flowers are a beautiful way to decorate your yard. They can help add brightness and make your yard more inviting. Plus they are just gorgeous to look at and can brighten your mood. There are several types of flowers that are toxic to dogs. Some of these include:
- lillies
- baby’s breath
- begonia
- carnations
- daffodil
- chrysanthemum
Shrubs and Common Landscaping Plants
Now the type of plants you plant in your yard will be dependent on the climate you live in. So some of these plants may not be relevant to your zone but this will at least give you an idea of what plants are toxic to dogs. Some of these are:
- Ivy
- Hosta
- Sago Palm
- azalea
- poinsettia
Garden Items
Creating a garden in your backyard can be a great way to have fresh produce when you want it. While this is no easy task, it can be rewarding. There are some garden items that are toxic  to dogs, either because of the leaves or what they produce. These include:
- tomato plants
- mushrooms
- onion
- potato
- grape
- rhubarb
Tips for Gardening with Plants Toxic to Dogs
There are times when you will want to use a plant that may be toxic to your dog. This is not necessarily a problem as long as you take the proper precautions. One of the things you can do is to make sure the plant is on a raised flower bed so you can keep it out of their reach. Also work on training to keep your dog from messing with the different plants. It is also good to understand the part of the plant that is toxic to your dog. You can find a full list of toxic plants as well as the part of the plant that is toxic to dogs here.
