Creating a Pet-Friendly Garden

Whether garden is indoor or outdoor, it can be difficult to keep it out of the reach of a curious pet. Below are a list of potentially fatal-plants, in addition to a few helpful points to keep your pet’s stomach happy and your mind at ease.
Refrain from planting or plant out of reach the following:

1. Eucalyptus
2. Lavender
3. Marjoram
4. Garlic
5. Mint
6. Onion
7. Morning glory
8. Oregano
9. Parsley
10. Sorrel
11. Sweet peas
12. Tomato (unripe fruit is toxic)
13. Watercress
14. Yarrow
15. Castor bean 
16. Cyclamen 
17. Dumbcane 
18. Hemlock
19. English Ivy (leaves and berries)
20. Mistletoe 
21. Oleander 
22. Thorn apple or jimsonweed
23. Yew 
24. Mushrooms
25. Borage
26. Catnip
27. Chamomile
28. Leeks
29. Lemon grass
30. Lovage
31. Chives
32. Coleus
33. Epazote

For a more extensive list, including plants which may not be grown in a dog accessible garden, visit: https://www.petmd.com/dog/emergency/poisoning-toxicity/e_dg_poisonous_plants

If refraining from growing the above plants is not a viable option, then the best way to keep your pets safe is through creating a barrier. Chicken wire works really well for most dogs, however, there is always a chance they may dig underneath. 


If your hydroponic garden is indoor, an outside shed may be a good solution. You just need to make sure you have a UV grow light to guarantee that your plants are receiving the required amount of sun.

Motion activated sprinklers can help deter many cats and dogs from encroaching, as  most detest being sprayed with water.

“Pet-friendly” plant species include:

1. Basil
2. Garbanzo Beans
3. Bell peppers
4. Broccoli
5. Cauliflower
6. Cilantro
7. Hibiscus
8. Impatiens
9. Lemon balm
10. Marigold
11. Nasturtium
12. Peas
13. Salad burnet
14. Savory
15. Kale
16. Snapdragon
17. Squash
18. Strawberries
19. Thyme
20. Tomatoes (ripe)
21. Watermelon
22. Zinnia
23. Chard
24. Lettuce
25. Cucumber
26. Dill
27. Rosemary
28. Sage

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