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font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants expands into a Pet Café, treating dogs to lavish puppuccinos, treats, pet-friendly indoor plants \u0026amp; gifts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMelbourne's exclusive indoor plant boutique now invites pet enthusiasts for a unique and delightful experience with the launch of their Pet Café.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDSnCkhqkUuQo4Bp3QX3KtikrAzqWComn6ZAZ0TULw0DsYYWoaR-Oc_R5FlTUmuvoHxCN_tIxz0yJtZMtY4abxVGivQCiI4xF5jncSslMq0s2f1htN-V6jy0LUGyqaEXG_B53mby7bFgoWpLRMAM-UEgKv4LQFk1QkHl5cWE1Aqm0eJjTWUKzaEzbEuxM\/s1122\/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_launches_Pet_Cafe_in_Newport_Victoria_serving_puppicinos_and_treats_to_dogs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1122\" data-original-width=\"843\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDSnCkhqkUuQo4Bp3QX3KtikrAzqWComn6ZAZ0TULw0DsYYWoaR-Oc_R5FlTUmuvoHxCN_tIxz0yJtZMtY4abxVGivQCiI4xF5jncSslMq0s2f1htN-V6jy0LUGyqaEXG_B53mby7bFgoWpLRMAM-UEgKv4LQFk1QkHl5cWE1Aqm0eJjTWUKzaEzbEuxM\/w300-h400\/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_launches_Pet_Cafe_in_Newport_Victoria_serving_puppicinos_and_treats_to_dogs.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe launch will feature a diverse selection of dog-friendly drinks, ranging from drool-worthy puppuccinos like \"\u003Ci\u003EBlue Heaven\u003C\/i\u003E\" to refreshing \"\u003Ci\u003EMatcha\u003C\/i\u003E\" lattes, offering a pawfect selection for every dog. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo celebrate the opening day, all puppuccinos will be available for just $5 each, and come with a complimentary \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMonrose\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E dog biscuit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor pet parents,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Monrose Indoor Plants and Pet\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECafé\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;offers a selection of cold drinks and a stunning collection of pet-friendly indoor plants and gifts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis curated experience is crafted to bring together both pets and their owners for an enjoyable day out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe grand opening promises a day filled with shop specials, treats, and an experience that caters to the hearts of both pets and their owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We are thrilled to announce the transformation of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E now expanding into a Pet\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECafé\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;on November 18th!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOur boutique is not only a sanctuary for plant enthusiasts but also a haven for pets, making it a truly unique destination,\" said Nikita, Founder at \u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJoin us on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESaturday, November 18th\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, at 10 am, as we embark on this exciting journey of creating a harmonious space for plants and pets at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Bring your furry companions, and let's make this day unforgettable for both you and them! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGrand Opening - Event Details: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDate: Saturday 18th November, 2023\u003C\/b\u003E, from 10 am – 5 pm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C\/b\u003E 419 Melbourne Rd, Newport, VIC, 3015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo learn more visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emonroseindoorplants.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollow \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100071617713532\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monrose.indoor.plants\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@monrose.indoor.plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjHf3WsW-RNDEA9WweWXeSjp-WKC3uHUEX6roRnC5ToyXnY2qU6C8QNm2kp7dpi7flOnNnbS8mxZrpTJIxHNmrhLJBiMxwYrpVwCNKsu6urt8wokq049g9MsQII3rqkg0iwzGSzVyz-CRNS-mYJtcPeEbqM_2h0IMXdhwBj_wBzOEyiIZDl39hewou\/s1850\/10_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_dog_lying_next_to_small_fern.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjHf3WsW-RNDEA9WweWXeSjp-WKC3uHUEX6roRnC5ToyXnY2qU6C8QNm2kp7dpi7flOnNnbS8mxZrpTJIxHNmrhLJBiMxwYrpVwCNKsu6urt8wokq049g9MsQII3rqkg0iwzGSzVyz-CRNS-mYJtcPeEbqM_2h0IMXdhwBj_wBzOEyiIZDl39hewou\/s16000\/10_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_dog_lying_next_to_small_fern.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs the owner of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EAustralia’s only dog-friendly indoor plant boutique - \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENikita Tso\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is forever hearing about pet parents trying to referee a game between two teams that just can't seem to get along: their pet and plants!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E You want your indoor plant palace to thrive and your furry friend to be happy and healthy, but sometimes those two goals can collide in a spectacularly messy way. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne minute, you're admiring the lush greenery of your beloved begonia, and the next minute, you're frantically Googling \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewhether it's poisonous to pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E because your fur baby just took a chunk out of it. It's like a real-life game of \"\u003Cb\u003EIs it Toxic or Not?\u003C\/b\u003E\", and the stakes couldn't be higher. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo help you avoid any potential pet plant poisonings, here are Nikita's \u003Cb\u003Etop 12 pet-friendly houseplants\u003C\/b\u003E that you can safely add to your home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1. Stromanthe Tricolor \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA stunning plant with leaves as white and variegated as a celebrity's Instagram feed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEin3xhv2KblcpfcICJoM_jLgTleG8AMDSbPmC_krKh5PO-2LFmXruv4CEBiegFDGPPg3ZvfJ7w39FAIIXW5uMXKAPSHjsOHcMXfHUaTDJtMAr5r7qDRwW8lufjcw2m5oxXKRplJJsO9Sg4vudYo91wTQRrm9ix4Nl_LzdnHkdMb3u54O-DxLFOAiPuA\/s1224\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Stromanthe_Thalia_Triostar.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1224\" data-original-width=\"1224\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEin3xhv2KblcpfcICJoM_jLgTleG8AMDSbPmC_krKh5PO-2LFmXruv4CEBiegFDGPPg3ZvfJ7w39FAIIXW5uMXKAPSHjsOHcMXfHUaTDJtMAr5r7qDRwW8lufjcw2m5oxXKRplJJsO9Sg4vudYo91wTQRrm9ix4Nl_LzdnHkdMb3u54O-DxLFOAiPuA\/w400-h400\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Stromanthe_Thalia_Triostar.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf you want to keep this beauty looking its best, make sure to give it plenty of bright light. But don't worry if you can't provide a spotlight - this plant is pretty chill and can tolerate lower light levels, although you might notice its leaves are less showy as a result. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELike most plants, the \u003Cb\u003EStromanthe Tricolor\u003C\/b\u003E likes a good drink, especially during the warmer months when it's more active. Give it a thorough watering once a week and it should be happy as Larry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd if you really want to spoil your leafy friend, treat it to a little \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/products\/grow-plant-food-tonic\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWe the Wild pet-friendly liquid fertilizer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. With the right care, your \u003Cb\u003EStromanthe Tricolor\u003C\/b\u003E will be the envy of all your houseplants - and maybe even your dog's Instagram followers! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2. Calathea Makoyana \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAh, the \u003Cb\u003ECalathea Makoyana\u003C\/b\u003E - the houseplant version of a spa day that even your furry friend can enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcMmkNQ7v-JxTHxb3w_mCsn9FxRcVL0j3UH0sF4ptQudfEmcsICqNdFoBo_RkOmzVNtI5hhAalHxOaMP8JxjB4rh6laMF-CsImbkAXnfvnf3WweMri1aM70OGzuAEZzaVGPv-3XIw5dC-UaI7uEDPIoF9crxheV4LBwudEoledHrNadmrahSza_t2G\/s1500\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_Calathea_Makoyana.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcMmkNQ7v-JxTHxb3w_mCsn9FxRcVL0j3UH0sF4ptQudfEmcsICqNdFoBo_RkOmzVNtI5hhAalHxOaMP8JxjB4rh6laMF-CsImbkAXnfvnf3WweMri1aM70OGzuAEZzaVGPv-3XIw5dC-UaI7uEDPIoF9crxheV4LBwudEoledHrNadmrahSza_t2G\/w320-h400\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_Calathea_Makoyana.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis beauty can survive in low light, but if you want it to thrive and flourish, give it plenty of bright indirect light. And if you really want to spoil your \u003Cb\u003EMakoyana\u003C\/b\u003E, make sure to keep the air around it nice and humid - this plant loves a good steamy sauna session. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut that's not all! The \u003Cb\u003ECalathea Makoyana\u003C\/b\u003E is more than just a pretty face. This plant is also an air-purifying powerhouse, helping to eliminate harmful toxins from your home and allowing you and your pooch to breathe easy. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you want your \u003Cb\u003ECalathea Makoyana\u003C\/b\u003E to continue thriving and be the envy of all your houseplants, make sure to give it both a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/products\/grow-plant-food-tonic\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eliquid\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/products\/support-slow-release-pellets-1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eslow-release fertilizer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. And don't forget to take a leaf out of its book and treat yourself and your furry friend to a spa day too! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3. Maranta Prayer Plant \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAKt3WT_2Moaurp_48spPwCoPC4i3YfFH6hm2XibUfmwX9aZYBrd58yZ6xtxwVvKbXZnSGx8I5_ds3qwX43mX0DObhXrNMMGg9zqF237s4wo7updPtjES-fGkE11vwjmn_GRFEenTope7G2v8HwT1XAbIPvT9CndcI0DUk7ILsLGHZ4MI2wm8rjRF7\/s1500\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_Marantha_Prayer_Plant.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAKt3WT_2Moaurp_48spPwCoPC4i3YfFH6hm2XibUfmwX9aZYBrd58yZ6xtxwVvKbXZnSGx8I5_ds3qwX43mX0DObhXrNMMGg9zqF237s4wo7updPtjES-fGkE11vwjmn_GRFEenTope7G2v8HwT1XAbIPvT9CndcI0DUk7ILsLGHZ4MI2wm8rjRF7\/w320-h400\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_Marantha_Prayer_Plant.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EMaranta Prayer Plant\u003C\/b\u003E - the perfect houseplant for those of us who are, shall we say, not the most green-thumbed. This low-maintenance beauty can handle low light conditions like a champ and is a breeze to propagate, so you can easily spread the plant love to all your dog mom friends. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut what really sets the \u003Cb\u003EMaranta Prayer Plant\u003C\/b\u003E apart is its unique habit of turning its leaves up at night - hence the name \"prayer plant.\" This little trickster may just have you wondering if it's been to church on the sly. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo, if you want to add a touch of serenity to your space, look no further than the \u003Cb\u003EMaranta Prayer Plant\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E4. Orchids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you like the finer things in life, look no further than orchids!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghZ2nRREPrMXDHxOkrvGu15eXP7Eg2SLEUB3HVcweyXqgmK1Y1S3sPe6ixEHpEzDxmuT_QbVtQ_S_CrQUlzuZDhmu-fwqachgSG4FfQEJ9JcsEamCtqmm0B7ommglr1vCryGyw1faOFo5QV_huK4hnvjZWk5FIsRnZm2knZeNRCdHVwle0S3AN3_Ro\/s1024\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Orchid_white_being_sniffed_by_cat.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"683\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghZ2nRREPrMXDHxOkrvGu15eXP7Eg2SLEUB3HVcweyXqgmK1Y1S3sPe6ixEHpEzDxmuT_QbVtQ_S_CrQUlzuZDhmu-fwqachgSG4FfQEJ9JcsEamCtqmm0B7ommglr1vCryGyw1faOFo5QV_huK4hnvjZWk5FIsRnZm2knZeNRCdHVwle0S3AN3_Ro\/s16000\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Orchid_white_being_sniffed_by_cat.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese stunning plants come in many varieties with different colours, shapes, and sizes, just like our pups. And let's be real, nothing says \"I'm a classy pet parent\" like a beautiful orchid in your home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to caring for your orchids, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, they need plenty of light - kind of like how our pups need plenty of sunshine and fresh air to stay healthy and happy. And they don't like to be over-watered. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOrchids\u003C\/b\u003E are pretty low-maintenance, which means you'll have plenty of time to devote to your furry friend's favourite activities - like long walks, playing fetch, and belly rubs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo, if you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift for the dog mum in your life (or if you're treating yourself, because let's be real, we all deserve it), consider adding an orchid to your home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAll types of orchids are pet friendly, including \u003Cb\u003EPhalaenopsis\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EDendrobium\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003ECymbidium\u003C\/b\u003E, etc\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Kentia Palm \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHtfCjZjDZ0G7MquY8hb7gKLU8Jxpn2QgXaXZscejtfHcDObuyxqpmI3SUnz-4Cv0Jess2Vns4BirEG6ctZTPsEekdtBLvZXcQ6Ip6dMRyZ_510mfJ2MVOitEVhJ_FdUikItH8W96dz-P-BTWRfCijUNgtc6a5ye-WHelz2Q923JXZBVwnzf16Dyle\/s1500\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Kentia_Palm_Howea_Fosteriana.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHtfCjZjDZ0G7MquY8hb7gKLU8Jxpn2QgXaXZscejtfHcDObuyxqpmI3SUnz-4Cv0Jess2Vns4BirEG6ctZTPsEekdtBLvZXcQ6Ip6dMRyZ_510mfJ2MVOitEVhJ_FdUikItH8W96dz-P-BTWRfCijUNgtc6a5ye-WHelz2Q923JXZBVwnzf16Dyle\/w320-h400\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_Kentia_Palm_Howea_Fosteriana.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA true-blue Aussie native\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E- \u003Ci\u003EHowea Forsteriana\u003C\/i\u003E is named after its origin - Lord Howe Island, Australia \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E- that's just as laid back as you'd expect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis chilled-out plant can handle low light conditions, but if you want it to reach its full potential, give it plenty of bright indirect light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt may grow slowly, but over time, it can reach impressive heights - it's like having your very own palm tree in your home, minus the coconuts. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile the \u003Cb\u003EKentia Palm\u003C\/b\u003E may be low maintenance, it does have one request: \u003Cb\u003Edon't let it dry out too often\u003C\/b\u003E. Keep it watered regularly and you'll have a happy palm that's as content as a dog that’s allowed on the couch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E6. Carnivorous Plants \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-1TsaM5dMPtVVdILec0rEatiFY4vMgc8Q_dUgNcx1cDL2-ZROT0hGdz0L6G0w4jSk2D7RdIOJLlMhL5cw0kQmwFAhF5j3ldsxxnPpB4cd2w5H7U6rQ-2ALNNj0RiJG4-3GmLfLZAJ6UxyGvdtaM_Z8FLsPJrlSMVf5jiQNTx6s36FqzZsDoEWHeav\/s1850\/10_Pet-friendly_Indooor_Plants_Carnivorous_Plants_Venus_Fly_Trap.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-1TsaM5dMPtVVdILec0rEatiFY4vMgc8Q_dUgNcx1cDL2-ZROT0hGdz0L6G0w4jSk2D7RdIOJLlMhL5cw0kQmwFAhF5j3ldsxxnPpB4cd2w5H7U6rQ-2ALNNj0RiJG4-3GmLfLZAJ6UxyGvdtaM_Z8FLsPJrlSMVf5jiQNTx6s36FqzZsDoEWHeav\/s16000\/10_Pet-friendly_Indooor_Plants_Carnivorous_Plants_Venus_Fly_Trap.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBuckle up and get ready to enter the wild world of carnivorous plants! These fascinating floras, including \u003Cb\u003Esarracenia\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Enepenthes\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Esundews\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003EVenus fly traps\u003C\/b\u003E, are the ultimate green machines - they actually eat insects and other creepy crawlies for breakfast. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiY2jn2Otu-T2Jf-BHFppyMoqEuoILQcCiwgVcJKngVWQLZ9traoIxGggpHDUNvqtzzgtxCWlMBhG5iJqn0dAAa--wxntqDRchZ7pCSweiXsoRklqz4hBFMPBYDojvFewHHYpYfXOa4OxazRq51-xHhhal993Z9cnlNLjwdMrFdG9nmw2PO6WbAvez\/s1500\/Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Carniverous_Plants_Sarracenia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiY2jn2Otu-T2Jf-BHFppyMoqEuoILQcCiwgVcJKngVWQLZ9traoIxGggpHDUNvqtzzgtxCWlMBhG5iJqn0dAAa--wxntqDRchZ7pCSweiXsoRklqz4hBFMPBYDojvFewHHYpYfXOa4OxazRq51-xHhhal993Z9cnlNLjwdMrFdG9nmw2PO6WbAvez\/w400-h400\/Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Carniverous_Plants_Sarracenia.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf you want to bring these unique and intriguing plants into your home, they have a few requests. First and foremost, they need plenty of bright light, and love the morning sun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd while they can thrive outdoors in a protected, sheltered environment or greenhouse, they're often found sitting in peat moss substrates - these plants are used to boggy soils in their natural habitats. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to watering, carnivorous plants are like divas - they LOVE water, but they shouldn't be left to sit in a large puddle of it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Keep their soil consistently wet and never let them dry out \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand you'll have some happy campers chomping away on any pesky bugs that dare to enter your home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. Rhipsalis\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuZoFNFMm3D04Q3_mr9qnuDem0Fp5jymK706S-b-XksJq8STb2KA0u-NSuMVUwlqqyZNDEz02fbQYKr-z7i2hCM6rSAOom6vLmKW4DotpMxvYOxl7mV3cEUksdBkNqySNPNVAQRgxhI9kcagJ2VgmNLq_H17JDR3lG7gRwEiTr-yMMX5zSnEe9ik7j\/s1200\/Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Rhipsalis_Mistletoe_Cactus.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuZoFNFMm3D04Q3_mr9qnuDem0Fp5jymK706S-b-XksJq8STb2KA0u-NSuMVUwlqqyZNDEz02fbQYKr-z7i2hCM6rSAOom6vLmKW4DotpMxvYOxl7mV3cEUksdBkNqySNPNVAQRgxhI9kcagJ2VgmNLq_H17JDR3lG7gRwEiTr-yMMX5zSnEe9ik7j\/w400-h400\/Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Rhipsalis_Mistletoe_Cactus.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAlso known as the \u003Cb\u003EMistletoe Cactus\u003C\/b\u003E, this little guy is an \u003Ci\u003Eepiphyte\u003C\/i\u003E, meaning it grows on other plants without harming them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETalk about being a friendly neighbour and not only to your dog! It's native to Central and Southern America, so it's pretty well-travelled for a plant. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt's a low-maintenance plant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and can tolerate drying out for a little while\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand preferring bright light, but is low light tolerant, so it's perfect for those of us who are a bit lazy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E8. Ferns\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaE5znZdEGX2NMUdd7bpwL22sCQqkO_pasCRjRYkARmtMayDdQQvFA7Jq5kHNvPkwAxqZNmeVMs59Ox8gUt9Cc5w_XooKUHUwhX0LSXbnbIpd_Za14FWBcyoMh5CDLkTK_eTaneUwyXTPk3a0-03jiozNqk_5-Pn1XFTT_5EuRMidu9w7MY2ZcVyYU\/s1500\/10_Pet_friendly_Indoor_Plants_Bird's_Nest_Fern.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaE5znZdEGX2NMUdd7bpwL22sCQqkO_pasCRjRYkARmtMayDdQQvFA7Jq5kHNvPkwAxqZNmeVMs59Ox8gUt9Cc5w_XooKUHUwhX0LSXbnbIpd_Za14FWBcyoMh5CDLkTK_eTaneUwyXTPk3a0-03jiozNqk_5-Pn1XFTT_5EuRMidu9w7MY2ZcVyYU\/w400-h400\/10_Pet_friendly_Indoor_Plants_Bird's_Nest_Fern.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAh, ferns - the unsung heroes of the plant world!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese green beauties come in heaps of varieties, but our personal favourites are the \u003Cb\u003Emaidenhair\u003C\/b\u003E, macho \u003Cb\u003EBoston fern\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Eblue star fern\u003C\/b\u003E. Don't they sound fancy? It's like they belong in a royal garden or something. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKeep their soil moist, give them a little liquid fertiliser, make sure they have plenty of air flow, and give them lots of bright indirect light or morning sun. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. African violets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiIlY-WyP-0TCxIAvz1Gv5KWI_GiO1tCYHB24rV8RzUeb3-EBr3HGoH7FJS5kC3iQNnc8WITccuiU6MJ7b5Too9BhoY6VZYCLpF0pNahE6rKOAJqmJknDNBTwmCVHMzbgvCL26ZcCnvPiGrX9mmiwACTejp9Dla2k0GbN3QBThD0TwH2sYW6OP4B-S\/s1024\/Pet-Friendly_Houseplants_African_Violets.jpeg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"890\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiIlY-WyP-0TCxIAvz1Gv5KWI_GiO1tCYHB24rV8RzUeb3-EBr3HGoH7FJS5kC3iQNnc8WITccuiU6MJ7b5Too9BhoY6VZYCLpF0pNahE6rKOAJqmJknDNBTwmCVHMzbgvCL26ZcCnvPiGrX9mmiwACTejp9Dla2k0GbN3QBThD0TwH2sYW6OP4B-S\/w348-h400\/Pet-Friendly_Houseplants_African_Violets.jpeg\" width=\"348\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAfrican violets are incredibly popular and for good reason.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey are compact and low growing, making them perfect for smaller spaces. They also can flower several times a year, which is like having a little burst of sunshine in your home. And let's not forget about their stunning leaf forms and flower colours. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJust like how your dog loves to bask in the sunshine on a cool morning, \u003Cb\u003EAfrican violets\u003C\/b\u003E do too! They also thrive in bright, warm, and humid conditions, so make sure to keep them in a well-lit and humid area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd remember, it's important to keep water from touching their leaves.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E10.  Peperomia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA charming and compact houseplant that's perfect for small spaces or as part of a larger display.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEim3gJAfS5_9qC9osN9kxz6WEO65ZW7EVQmGgn2mfepCgLoqUxwY6MQoaDTJWMUcGQRjDb1JAW7ka4lzVRG0SHp-mF_3T7M8g8S9zwhE2idlPdxbMxI5AiHuHHMn9ptg-dyxlQX_alXWz9x0E6J1wQ6mLWG5er2gcvL2Lm5SV3I6i3fNlZlqkTKRZCt\/s1200\/12_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Australia_Peperomia_Caperata_Lilian.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEim3gJAfS5_9qC9osN9kxz6WEO65ZW7EVQmGgn2mfepCgLoqUxwY6MQoaDTJWMUcGQRjDb1JAW7ka4lzVRG0SHp-mF_3T7M8g8S9zwhE2idlPdxbMxI5AiHuHHMn9ptg-dyxlQX_alXWz9x0E6J1wQ6mLWG5er2gcvL2Lm5SV3I6i3fNlZlqkTKRZCt\/w400-h400\/12_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_Australia_Peperomia_Caperata_Lilian.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EPeperomia\u003C\/b\u003E's leaves come in a range of striking colours and patterns, making it a favourite among plant enthusiasts. This easy-going plant can tolerate a variety of lighting conditions, but it prefers bright, indirect light for optimal growth. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to watering, the Pepperomia doesn't like to be overwatered. It's important to let the soil dry out slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. During the growing season, it's recommended to water your Pepperomia once a week, and less frequently in the winter months. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith a little love and attention, your \u003Cb\u003EPeperomia\u003C\/b\u003E will thrive and become the envy of all your houseplant-loving friends - and maybe even your furry friend's social media followers! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E11.  Bromeliad \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAh, the \u003Cb\u003EBromeliad\u003C\/b\u003E. It's like the Beyonce of the plant world, with its striking looks and fierce attitude. This baby doesn't need anyone's validation - it knows it's a showstopper just like your dog!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6VkbGmdeEXBe49e3JxDGR2doBO9lsitY6RLIS6Tph6qHMWZzKIvtkuBDvg9HpmB0mSvowE3YlqKiaC-e4NJsIFZhpW2NpqSkOy2fqhvZMByJw-cJfdBJW-sVjQeE9xw1qAmkZBiMLtLAALgG51C3H3EWpIvcgvkwVxDNp31CdK64Lh7Y4p1E0VFdn\/s1200\/12_Pet-friendly_Houseplants_for_Dog_Owners_Bromeliads.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6VkbGmdeEXBe49e3JxDGR2doBO9lsitY6RLIS6Tph6qHMWZzKIvtkuBDvg9HpmB0mSvowE3YlqKiaC-e4NJsIFZhpW2NpqSkOy2fqhvZMByJw-cJfdBJW-sVjQeE9xw1qAmkZBiMLtLAALgG51C3H3EWpIvcgvkwVxDNp31CdK64Lh7Y4p1E0VFdn\/s16000\/12_Pet-friendly_Houseplants_for_Dog_Owners_Bromeliads.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut here's the kicker: unlike Queen Bey, the Bromeliad doesn't need a team of stylists and personal assistants to look stunning. Nope, it just sits there, chilling in its pot, radiating beauty like it's no big deal. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd don't even get me started on their unique leaves. They're like a work of art, with intricate patterns and colours that would make Picasso jealous. If you're ever feeling uninspired, just gaze upon a Bromeliad's leaves and let your mind be blown. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENow, when it comes to watering, the \u003Cb\u003EBromeliad\u003C\/b\u003E is a bit of a diva\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. They like to keep their \u003Cb\u003Esoil moist but not soggy\u003C\/b\u003E. They also  like a chunky potting medium, which provides it with great drainage for the root system. I\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Et doesn't want to be drenched like a contestant on a reality TV show - oh no, it wants a gentle misting or a light watering, thank you very much. And if you dare to overwater it, it'll give you some serious attitude.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E12. Hoya\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHoya plants have leaves that are so gorgeous, they could make even the dullest room look like a tropical paradise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdV0Dcv1l0L_Jiw20ZlXNvacqCQfa6YppcQx0pKOGw2p-RaTc4YliPJVTU1uECqANDvzO8BbkgoX7b_yUVMSJ6h2TJ1pn2UpBW5mE3fcdrUH8CljOSl5ZVQ-TaNwsINm8nHiZiw70wGRW2jwCvEnwgGS0_SR-47e0_mGcvdljPIYJMdZ2npKQYSV7z\/s853\/12_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_for_Australia_Hoya_Flowers_Pink.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"853\" data-original-width=\"853\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdV0Dcv1l0L_Jiw20ZlXNvacqCQfa6YppcQx0pKOGw2p-RaTc4YliPJVTU1uECqANDvzO8BbkgoX7b_yUVMSJ6h2TJ1pn2UpBW5mE3fcdrUH8CljOSl5ZVQ-TaNwsINm8nHiZiw70wGRW2jwCvEnwgGS0_SR-47e0_mGcvdljPIYJMdZ2npKQYSV7z\/w400-h400\/12_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_for_Australia_Hoya_Flowers_Pink.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAnd don't even get me started on their flowers. They're simply stunning and some even smell like chocolate!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYes, you read that right! Imagine having a plant that not only looks beautiful, but also smells like dessert. It's like having your dog and you owning a mini-Willy Wonka factory minus the toxicity from regular chocolate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to watering, they're a little sensitive, so make sure to wait until their leaves start to pucker before giving them a good soak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHoya plants are pretty low maintenance, so you don't have to be a green-thumbed genius to keep them alive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJust give them some half-strength fertiliser during their growing period, they'll be good to go!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgp0tYl6MobVGBY5ljXNrMgs_VOmW-T_l5MEYf1K7WkDSgM76LhGdZKGsZb7SkhfNnk4K7eXn0-oK0StA7JeA1IFjHRbymI8OF8RGJZiA0p_mqJ5gCGJ2xQ5GaAQwXHxN81C06m_dUuh7XCmxUAkR6GYA_olanj0Yh0HMFELJUnzoFBWnlxtrfqmVoG\/s1950\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_for_Australia_Hoya_varieties.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1104\" data-original-width=\"1950\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgp0tYl6MobVGBY5ljXNrMgs_VOmW-T_l5MEYf1K7WkDSgM76LhGdZKGsZb7SkhfNnk4K7eXn0-oK0StA7JeA1IFjHRbymI8OF8RGJZiA0p_mqJ5gCGJ2xQ5GaAQwXHxN81C06m_dUuh7XCmxUAkR6GYA_olanj0Yh0HMFELJUnzoFBWnlxtrfqmVoG\/s16000\/Pet-friendly_Houseplants_for_Australia_Hoya_varieties.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPlease remember that just like some people are allergic to nuts or garlic, your pet may react to certain plants different to others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt's always\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Esafest to prevent your pet from eating large quantities of any plant\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E- excess consumption of harmless plants can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlease consult your vet immediately if you have any concerns.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Nikita Tso \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif1zrT-bZqBvOegA174VEH3IUjXfkC_Tv4XhqTcwAHRFNhlwL4L6ShgfTR2zo7Fi5aKHHhGaKuZMToDCPEfOzWKxfFbbdazQC0GmEWieceZHHRisF3BCMun-wDogeU49KEpS2-11UQuMxMtxW-CPJKCYINPUaOF8AsHvXqFUxtrt5Yq8So7a-O5OTW\/s2853\/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_owner_Nikita_Tso_with_her_Staffy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2853\" data-original-width=\"1859\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif1zrT-bZqBvOegA174VEH3IUjXfkC_Tv4XhqTcwAHRFNhlwL4L6ShgfTR2zo7Fi5aKHHhGaKuZMToDCPEfOzWKxfFbbdazQC0GmEWieceZHHRisF3BCMun-wDogeU49KEpS2-11UQuMxMtxW-CPJKCYINPUaOF8AsHvXqFUxtrt5Yq8So7a-O5OTW\/w261-h400\/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_owner_Nikita_Tso_with_her_Staffy.jpg\" width=\"261\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENikita is a highly experienced Indoor Plant Specialist with a passion for creating a safe and healthy environment for both pets and plants. Nikita has become an expert in the field of dog friendly indoor plants, owning \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, the first indoor plant boutique in Melbourne. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENikita's love for pets, especially dogs, inspired her to start her own pet-friendly indoor plant boutique. While working at a past job, she noticed customers were unaware of the potential danger posed by common houseplants to their pets. This motivated her to further her studies and provide pet parents with expert advice on pet-friendly plants. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENikita is also a proud pet owner herself, with a 6-year-old English Staffy named Chai and a 15-year-old Poodle X named Chombi. She understands the importance of having a pet-friendly home and believes that indoor plants can help create a peaceful and healthy environment for both pets and their owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EFor more information, head to the website\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monroseindoorplants.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Emonroseindoorplants.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can follow \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonrose Indoor Plants\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Monrose-Indoor-Plants-100071617713532\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/@monrose.indoor.plants\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@monrose.indoor.plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/08\/tips-for-pet-friendly-garden-and-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETips for a Pet-Friendly Garden \u0026amp; Plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECommon Plants Poisonous to your Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1983882075185880324\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/12-pet-friendly-indoor-plants-for.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1983882075185880324"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1983882075185880324"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/12-pet-friendly-indoor-plants-for.html","title":"12 Pet-friendly Indoor Plants for Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjHf3WsW-RNDEA9WweWXeSjp-WKC3uHUEX6roRnC5ToyXnY2qU6C8QNm2kp7dpi7flOnNnbS8mxZrpTJIxHNmrhLJBiMxwYrpVwCNKsu6urt8wokq049g9MsQII3rqkg0iwzGSzVyz-CRNS-mYJtcPeEbqM_2h0IMXdhwBj_wBzOEyiIZDl39hewou\/s72-c\/10_Pet-friendly_Indoor_Plants_for_Dog_Owners_dog_lying_next_to_small_fern.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2343768812326335597"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-28T09:57:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-03T10:56:25.522+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET-FRIENDLY PLACES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PLANTS \u0026 PETS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SPRING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tips for Pet-Friendly Garden and Plants"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l3QkwQorhcs\/YSl6dETsXPI\/AAAAAAAAwlY\/uMZEUnsZ4_ouOyaNjGmMOt3IiDehm4JFwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_house_plants_and_garden_Plants_in_a_Box_dog_Buddy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1236\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l3QkwQorhcs\/YSl6dETsXPI\/AAAAAAAAwlY\/uMZEUnsZ4_ouOyaNjGmMOt3IiDehm4JFwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_house_plants_and_garden_Plants_in_a_Box_dog_Buddy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe combination of curious pets and potted or garden plants can lead to messy and sometimes costly consequences. Damaged plants and spilt soil can be a real test of patience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPerhaps of most concern, though, is worrying about our cats or dogs chewing on or ingesting a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eplant that might hurt them\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGood news, though! There are plants you can choose for inside and outside your home that are considered non-toxic for dogs and cats. Thanks to \u003Cb\u003EElle Prince\u003C\/b\u003E from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsinabox.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPlants in a Box\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, we'll\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;take a peek at some of these pet-friendly plant varieties in just an instant!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut first, here are her quick tips on how to keep your pets away from your luscious plants. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3 Tips for Protecting Plants Inside Your Home  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBefore you go clearing your house of plants and tossing your \u003Ci\u003EMonstera Deliciosa\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E“Albo-Variegata”\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;(aka Variegated Monstera)\u0026nbsp;to the curb, why not look at some ways for plants and pets to live together in harmony?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETip #1 - Keep plants out of reach \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UQlR1DFgt3I\/YSY7vki7ewI\/AAAAAAAAwi0\/dMb1zBmaLawDPl_jBN5cv8MIh3iI0r1xACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1440\/Plants_in_Box_Founder_Elle_Prince_with_a_house_plant.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UQlR1DFgt3I\/YSY7vki7ewI\/AAAAAAAAwi0\/dMb1zBmaLawDPl_jBN5cv8MIh3iI0r1xACLcBGAsYHQ\/w300-h400\/Plants_in_Box_Founder_Elle_Prince_with_a_house_plant.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlants in a Box\u003C\/b\u003E Founder Elle Prince\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EYes, this is a simple solution, but it can be a good starting point until you implement some other tips. Popping your plants out of reach from dogs is generally easier than for cats, as you will know if you are a cat owner.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKeeping plants out of reach of your clever dog can be as simple as \u003Cb\u003Eputting your plants on cabinets or shelves\u003C\/b\u003E. Most plants will need at least some indirect sunlight, so be careful not to tuck your plants too far away. Once your furry friend gets over his\/her fascination with your foliage, it’s more than likely that you can just put them back over time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have a particularly nimble cat (pretty much every cat) who likes to get into plants, \u003Cb\u003Ehanging baskets could be a good option? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #2 - Citrus \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlthough most of us like a citrus fragrance, the citrus smell is not so pleasant for our pets.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are commercially available citrus sprays to deter pets from plants. However, it’s reasonably easy to make some \u003Cb\u003EDIY citrus deterrents\u003C\/b\u003E if you have some orange or lemon essential oils. Other oil alternatives are \u003Cb\u003Eclove oil, citronella or lavender\u003C\/b\u003E.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe exact combo of oils you use is up to you. It only requires a few drops of the oil diluted with water, and you can spray it around plants that you want your pets to leave alone. Or, instead of making a spray, you could try soaking a cotton ball with essential oil and hiding it right next to the plants or even just under the soil.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you don’t have oils at home, an even simpler solution is to \u003Cb\u003Etry some diluted orange or lemon juice\u003C\/b\u003E. Or you can even try using fresh orange and lemon peels or slices scattered near your plants. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #3 - Cover your soil \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESometimes our pets like to get into our potted plants not for the plants themselves but because \u003Cb\u003Ethey enjoy digging in the soil or using it as their litter box\u003C\/b\u003E. You may have noticed this happening if you have some indoor plants in large pots. It’s particularly natural for dogs to do some digging, and a large potted plant might be the only place they can see to do it. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo make the soil of your plants less appealing for digging, you have a few options. Keep the ground covered with \u003Cb\u003Egravel or coconut coir mats\u003C\/b\u003E to take away the temptation to dig. Importantly, choose a covering that doesn’t prevent water from getting into the soil when it comes time to water your plants. That’s why gravel or coconut coir mats are great options.      \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3 Tips for Protecting Plants in your Garden\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELet’s look at a few tips to keep plants from being uprooted or eaten in your outdoor garden.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #1 - Preventing unwanted digging \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your pet likes digging in the garden, sometimes young plants pay the price.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhy do dogs dig?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile some dogs will grow out of digging, that might not be the case with your doggy, and that’s okay because it is a natural behaviour. If the digging is happening when you are away from the house, then it might at least in part be due to boredom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProviding your dog with plenty of company, exercise, toys, and cool areas to rest may be enough to keep your dog out of the garden altogether.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wLp6umSIJaM\/YSY5at2OxrI\/AAAAAAAAwik\/t18cduuhtsYaIEyLEGNacMPf3PMQ1Qu-wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Elle_Prince%2527s_dog_Buddy_loves_digging_in_his_clamshell_sandpit.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wLp6umSIJaM\/YSY5at2OxrI\/AAAAAAAAwik\/t18cduuhtsYaIEyLEGNacMPf3PMQ1Qu-wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Elle_Prince%2527s_dog_Buddy_loves_digging_in_his_clamshell_sandpit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can even make a dedicated area of your backyard where your pooch is given the green light for digging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EToys and treats in that specific area can encourage your pooch to go back there rather than your garden.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhy do cats dig?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome cats like to dig in the garden \u003Cb\u003Ejust to sharpen their claws\u003C\/b\u003E. Preventing cats from digging in the garden can sometimes be as simple as providing them with a scratching post they can use instead. Your cat might also like to explore as it \u003Cb\u003Ehunts, plays, or is just curious\u003C\/b\u003E about what it might find.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wLE-NF-BPvg\/YSdAQUq5_DI\/AAAAAAAAwkY\/R9SjN5cRgvYSjuAqhDp11zmWFVIEK0WMACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1280\/How_to_deter_pets_from_garden_beds_cat_next_to_red_tulips.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"824\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wLE-NF-BPvg\/YSdAQUq5_DI\/AAAAAAAAwkY\/R9SjN5cRgvYSjuAqhDp11zmWFVIEK0WMACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/How_to_deter_pets_from_garden_beds_cat_next_to_red_tulips.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDigging deterrents  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have tried the above and still your dog or cat likes to dig in the garden, you can try some digging deterrents. Take away the appeal of digging in garden soil by\u003Cb\u003E covering your ground with mulch\u003C\/b\u003E. Any mulch combination that makes the earth less pleasant to explore can help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn some garden designs, gravel can look appealing while also protecting your soil. Other options \u003Cb\u003Einclude cane mulch mixed with sticks and twigs, bark chips, or chunks of pine cones\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #2 - Using smells pets don’t like \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe have already looked at ways odours can protect indoor plants and apply tricks to your outdoor garden. You can try the exact citrus solutions mentioned earlier, although you might find that you have to top up the smell quite often after it rains or you use the sprinkler.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have particular trouble spots in the garden,\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;you can use chilli powder or tabasco\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;in those areas. Chilli powder should deter dogs and cats from going into areas where it is applied.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wp4sTuJRCoI\/YSc9gzPD3mI\/AAAAAAAAwkQ\/Wyj2YIUl3ggUoNJzKoNs5ZRmgh-E6rtWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1024\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_garden_Plants_in_a_Box.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"680\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wp4sTuJRCoI\/YSc9gzPD3mI\/AAAAAAAAwkQ\/Wyj2YIUl3ggUoNJzKoNs5ZRmgh-E6rtWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_garden_Plants_in_a_Box.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnother smell cats and dogs don’t like is coffee\u003C\/b\u003E. If you make your coffee at home, you can apply coffee grounds to areas of your garden where you don’t want pets to go in. However, just \u003Cb\u003Ebe careful with how much coffee you use\u003C\/b\u003E, as it can change the acidity of your soil. It’s okay to sprinkle a little bit around your garden but mix it first with some compost, sawdust or other organic matter if you can. It’s good to note that succulent plants do enjoy a bit of coffee and pick-me-up now and then. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #3 - Motion-activated sprinklers   \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA spray of water can be helpful to deter cats or dogs from going into a garden. If you spray your cat or dog with a hose, they might associate the water spray with you and not the green. So perhaps a better solution is a \u003Cb\u003Emotion-activated sprinkler\u003C\/b\u003E. As a bonus, a motion-activated spray of water can also be effective for keeping possums away from fruit and vegetables.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UxTdxVIhA3U\/YSa5XZVWhmI\/AAAAAAAAwjk\/EGVepIqMnskfPoIf1-leF4JwVjZZHez2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_garden_using_water_sprinklers_Malinois_not_deterred.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UxTdxVIhA3U\/YSa5XZVWhmI\/AAAAAAAAwjk\/EGVepIqMnskfPoIf1-leF4JwVjZZHez2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Tips_for_pet-friendly_garden_using_water_sprinklers_Malinois_not_deterred.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGetting splashed with water is a deterrent for lots of animals but not all!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou may even have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/golden-retriever-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGolden Retriever\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that will stand happily under a sprinkler, getting soaked in water like it’s a treat. However, this method can be worth a go for most cats and dogs if other techniques have been less successful. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlants for Your Home \u0026amp; Garden that are Non-Toxic for Cats \u0026amp; Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcHTPzTGEq8\/YSY6geGORFI\/AAAAAAAAwis\/XzmQyDGgTXAdOiMsYQEa-4-4F6KYKBMXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Labradoodle_Buddy_examines_house_plants_from_Plants_in_a_Box_delivery.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1236\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcHTPzTGEq8\/YSY6geGORFI\/AAAAAAAAwis\/XzmQyDGgTXAdOiMsYQEa-4-4F6KYKBMXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Labradoodle_Buddy_examines_house_plants_from_Plants_in_a_Box_delivery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe know all pets are different, and none of the techniques mentioned above is one hundred per cent fool-proof for keeping your pet out of the garden or away from your plants.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith that said, let's check out some great plants that are non-toxic for curious cats and dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPet-Friendly Indoor Plants\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHoya Carnosa Pink \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA tropical climbing plant that produces beautiful pink flowers and will grow inside. Give it a well-lit area but not in direct sunlight, such as next to a window. Hoyas look great in a hanging basket which is also a good option for keeping plants out of the reach of pets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kJYrh7jH6h8\/YSZA3IB1LhI\/AAAAAAAAwjE\/Nt9Z8nJyYgcUqAk3F1ig_DcXBWPoTMc3wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Pet-friendly_house_plants_dog_Buddy_watches_his_mum_with_hanging_basket.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1199\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kJYrh7jH6h8\/YSZA3IB1LhI\/AAAAAAAAwjE\/Nt9Z8nJyYgcUqAk3F1ig_DcXBWPoTMc3wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Pet-friendly_house_plants_dog_Buddy_watches_his_mum_with_hanging_basket.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECalathea Rufibarba \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe colourful foliage of Calathea Rufibarba makes a lovely addition to shaded areas of the home or office. The trick to growing your Calathea well is to let the top couple of centimetres of soil dry out in between watering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pIKBgQvsd14\/YSl4ZXfgoAI\/AAAAAAAAwlI\/ACe7iQkEJNUMP0QuYGCgLT-3Sl_5zcIjwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s618\/Pet_Friendly_Plants_for_Home_Senecio_Jacobsenii_Weeping_Jade.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"458\" data-original-width=\"618\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pIKBgQvsd14\/YSl4ZXfgoAI\/AAAAAAAAwlI\/ACe7iQkEJNUMP0QuYGCgLT-3Sl_5zcIjwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h237\/Pet_Friendly_Plants_for_Home_Senecio_Jacobsenii_Weeping_Jade.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ESenecio Jacobsenii \u003C\/b\u003E- Weeping Jade\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnother excellent option for hanging baskets. Use a high-quality potting mix, and be sure to choose a hanging basket\/pot with a drainage hole.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPellaea rotundifolia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Button Fern \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith its cascading foliage, the button fern is another hanging basket candidate but will also look beautiful in a plant stand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt’s a very easy-care fern and will only need occasional watering and a spot in the home out of the direct sunlight.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OEswVebLRc0\/YSl6GhGaklI\/AAAAAAAAwlQ\/cNDxCNMi7Z4fOM8F9JVGw-fWFEJNkQo5wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s800\/Tips_for_Pet_Friendly_Plants_for_Home_and_Garden_Spider_Plant_Ocean.png\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OEswVebLRc0\/YSl6GhGaklI\/AAAAAAAAwlQ\/cNDxCNMi7Z4fOM8F9JVGw-fWFEJNkQo5wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w240-h320\/Tips_for_Pet_Friendly_Plants_for_Home_and_Garden_Spider_Plant_Ocean.png\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChlorophytum comosum -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EOcean\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA compact variety of \u003Cb\u003ESpider plants\u003C\/b\u003E with fantastic bright green foliage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s another easy-care plant (one of the easiest of all); just be sure to pot her in high quality, free-draining potting mix and choose a well-lit area of your home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPet-Friendly Outdoor Plants \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENow let’s check out some pet-friendly plants for your outdoor garden.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECallistemon Firebrand\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ei8vta4F8hs\/YSZCbC3x_EI\/AAAAAAAAwjM\/2cxewrQdYtwJvkfdscwt-HHXGjudfK-PwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1024\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_the_Garden_Callistemon-Bottlebrush-Firebrand.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"685\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ei8vta4F8hs\/YSZCbC3x_EI\/AAAAAAAAwjM\/2cxewrQdYtwJvkfdscwt-HHXGjudfK-PwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_the_Garden_Callistemon-Bottlebrush-Firebrand.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd this native beauty to your garden and enjoy bright red bottlebrush flowers around spring and autumn.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uEWfRbQHCo\/YSl3bHDnOtI\/AAAAAAAAwlA\/zKBNMCVpQKQAkddnuPluipxTgEo8R7FggCLcBGAsYHQ\/s700\/Pet_Friendly_Garden_and_Home_Liriope_Evergreen_Giant.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uEWfRbQHCo\/YSl3bHDnOtI\/AAAAAAAAwlA\/zKBNMCVpQKQAkddnuPluipxTgEo8R7FggCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/Pet_Friendly_Garden_and_Home_Liriope_Evergreen_Giant.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ECallistemons are low maintenance, drought and frost tolerant plants that will grow on steep slopes where not much else might want to grow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELiriope Evergreen Giant \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can use Evergreen Giant plants as a border plant or mass planting in sunny to partly shaded areas. Their glossy green foliage looks great, and they can also produce brilliant purple flowers from spring to summer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDwarf Mondo Grass \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you may have guessed by the name, this grass-like plant doesn’t grow very tall. It only grows to about 10 centimetres, but it’s an excellent option for low traffic pathways and understorey planting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ruoa0RbY2hw\/YSZDQfZaIDI\/AAAAAAAAwjU\/9csYXeE5Nf43gq78wR4c0OLij9GZFTTnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s618\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_the_Garden_Westringia_Fruticosa_Smokey.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"458\" data-original-width=\"618\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ruoa0RbY2hw\/YSZDQfZaIDI\/AAAAAAAAwjU\/9csYXeE5Nf43gq78wR4c0OLij9GZFTTnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h237\/Pet-friendly_Plants_for_the_Garden_Westringia_Fruticosa_Smokey.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWestringia Fruticosa Smokey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a versatile native shrub that is drought tolerant and can also handle coastal conditions well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe foliage alone will quickly make this plant a favourite in your garden, but you also get flowers that attract birds and bees.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3GlpwESdKJ0\/YSZEShXvLnI\/AAAAAAAAwjc\/PvdThsajw1EKsYJml_cnNihzxConG9pSgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s618\/Pet-friendly_Garden_Plants_Lomandra_Hystrix_Katie_Bells.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"458\" data-original-width=\"618\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3GlpwESdKJ0\/YSZEShXvLnI\/AAAAAAAAwjc\/PvdThsajw1EKsYJml_cnNihzxConG9pSgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h237\/Pet-friendly_Garden_Plants_Lomandra_Hystrix_Katie_Bells.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELomandra Hystrix Katie Belles\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Matt Rush\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnother flowering beauty and a native that does well in almost all conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIts drought and frost tolerant and will grow in wet or dry conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat’s more, these plants can also produce a sea of fantastic yellow flowers.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBy picking pet-friendly plants for your home and garden, you can have the glee plants bring and the reassurance of a healthy pet. Ideally, your plants can live in peace, but if your dog or cat makes a meal of your foliage, you know your loved family pet will be okay.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EElle Prince, August 2021\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the writer\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1237\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-19JjtZxdF5c\/YLRaNUT_9WI\/AAAAAAAAu2I\/LEaneWZXZM4aVLw2W8HzfNlIOSaEe98KACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Explore_Garden_sponsored_by_SavourLife.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe sensory gardens where rescued Greyhounds learn to be pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn 30 May 2021 five new gardens were opened at ‘Greysland’;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Rehabilitation and Rehoming centre at Bargo, NSW.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENat Panzarino, Greyhound Rescue’s President, explains: “These unique gardens are a major component in enabling\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s staff and volunteers to rehabilitate hounds. The more that we can do to rehabilitate them, the more easily they can be rehomed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"More hounds rehomed means more hounds saved from euthanasia.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe gardens were opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Michael and Kim McTeigue, the founders of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESavourLife\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, who donated $50,000 to make the gardens possible – the biggest single grant the company has made.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESavourLife\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a family-owned Australian company that donates\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;50% of profits to pet rescue organisations\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PkVFV-Mey4Y\/YLRdXjVc8QI\/AAAAAAAAu2Y\/xmBDV4CE-AYZ4jZC6KS8kvosjUIk51cUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Greyhound_Rescue_and_SavourLife_teams_at_opening_of_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Gardens.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PkVFV-Mey4Y\/YLRdXjVc8QI\/AAAAAAAAu2Y\/xmBDV4CE-AYZ4jZC6KS8kvosjUIk51cUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Greyhound_Rescue_and_SavourLife_teams_at_opening_of_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Gardens.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAmong the guests were Greyhound Rescue’s sponsors and supporters, members of local community groups, as well as media personality and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Ambassador, Ash London.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EMost rescued Greyhounds have little experience of the outside world\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe life of a Greyhound in the racing industry typically involves training, racing, and lots and lots of hours left on their own with little stimulus. When they arrive at Greysland they experience human kindness, often for the first time, and positive techniques to help them come out of their shell and prepare for adoption in their new forever home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jcZI8BRzK-0\/YLRah-8PpvI\/AAAAAAAAu2Q\/y4DMfk0NE1MGXApZNB0f3FVwfDyfOHt1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_opens_Canine_Sensory_Gardens_Buddy_Garden_space.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jcZI8BRzK-0\/YLRah-8PpvI\/AAAAAAAAu2Q\/y4DMfk0NE1MGXApZNB0f3FVwfDyfOHt1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_opens_Canine_Sensory_Gardens_Buddy_Garden_space.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe five purpose-designed gardens were created at Greysland by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreat Southern Landscapes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E; three sensory gardens, one training garden and one ‘Buddy Garden’ named after Michael and Kim’s rescue dog who was the inspiration behind the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESavourLife\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E brand.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ethree Sensory Gardens\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;–\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ESplash, Explore, and Adventure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;- are designed to gently expose the hounds safely and slowly to new things while unlocking their problem solving and critical thinking skills, which have often not been activated in their previous lives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzdJdEJgT4g\/YLRf7-92osI\/AAAAAAAAu2g\/HKWB7WFhRvYWJybyk1SwXcokbDJozZZ1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1080\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Gardens_Stone_Stairs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzdJdEJgT4g\/YLRf7-92osI\/AAAAAAAAu2g\/HKWB7WFhRvYWJybyk1SwXcokbDJozZZ1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h400\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Gardens_Stone_Stairs.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENat Panzarino says: “Building a Greyhound’s confidence in themselves and in humans and human kindness is key to their success as a family pet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThese spaces are also used for desensitisation and counterconditioning with other dogs, as many Greyhounds have only been socialised with other greyhounds.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAccording to Kira Booth,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Kennel Manager: “A study published last year revealed that dogs that are given more opportunity to forage and use their sense of smell become more optimistic and confident, directly improving their welfare.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese sensory gardens will provide greater ‘nosework’ opportunities for our kennel kids as well as opportunities for them to use and boost their other senses in a safe environment.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Training Garden will further\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s education programs and support the community and their dogs. Nat Panzarino explains: “At Greyhound Rescue we run\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EGO! (Greyhound Obedience) classes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eto educate new adopters on how to work with their new dog using positive and force-free techniques.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHaving recently launched the GO! courses in the uncertain times of a global pandemic, we have been impressed by the number of people wanting to attend and we now have an extensive waiting list of participants and a mountain of positive feedback from attendees.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6o-_raqFWho\/YLRnjvMSJxI\/AAAAAAAAu2o\/5Y1Y0ycd5SgeX_Tjq1jcCW73KgQ0Mae4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Buddy_Garden_Sensory_Garden_sponsored_by_SavourLife.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6o-_raqFWho\/YLRnjvMSJxI\/AAAAAAAAu2o\/5Y1Y0ycd5SgeX_Tjq1jcCW73KgQ0Mae4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Buddy_Garden_Sensory_Garden_sponsored_by_SavourLife.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe ‘Buddy Garden’ is a calm and wonderful space that sets the stage for a beautiful new relationship; this is where rescued Greyhounds are first introduced to their forever family and the beginning of their incredible new life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greyhoundrescue.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.greyhoundrescue.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollow GR on Instagram at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greyhoundrescue\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.instagram.com\/greyhoundrescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFacebook at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/greyhoundrescuensw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/greyhoundrescuensw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWant to know more about Greyhounds?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELittle exercise, no doggy smell, and they snooze on a sofa for up to 19 hours a day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGreyhounds are generally sweet, placid, loyal hounds who make wonderful pets. They win you over within moments of meeting them and love nothing more than lying on a couch next to you, getting pats and treats. Despite their well-publicised speed, they are homebodies who can easily sleep for 19 hours a day. They have a curious habit of lying on their backs with their legs stretched in different directions when they feel safe and comfortable. It is called \"roaching\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBecause\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eputs so much effort into matching the hounds to the right humans and homes, Greyhounds adopted from the organisation have an amazing record of success as rehomed pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s social media channels are full of stories of happy hounds living with even happier humans. It helps that Greyhounds are ridiculously photogenic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAbout Greyhound Rescue\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEvery year, the Greyhound racing industry in NSW relinquishes a large number of Greyhounds that are no longer wanted. Some have been looked after well, others may not have experienced a moment of human kindness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s purpose and passion is to ethically rescue and rehabilitate them and find them a loving forever new home. The organisation helps educate the public on the many attributes that make Greyhounds wonderful pets, and works with organisations such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Welfare Integrity Commission\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- the independent regulator in NSW – to improve Greyhound welfare standards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGreyhound Rescue relies on fundraising and donations to continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Greyhounds. The organisation is staffed predominantly by over 250 active volunteers who give their time regularly to care for the hounds at the Greyhound Rescue Centre.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGreyhound Rescue was founded in 2008 in the backyard of a private home. Over the years the organisation’s activities have expanded, and it now rehomes around 300 Greyhounds each year. This is the largest independent Greyhound rehoming organisation in Australia and the only independent rehoming organisation in NSW to operate a kennel facility.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe kennels provide a safe environment that enables Greyhound Rescue to take hounds that other organisations reject, and who would otherwise be euthanised.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen they arrive at Greyhound Rescue many Greyhounds require rehabilitation before they are ready for their new life as a pet. An integral part of Greyhound Rescue’s role is to use positive techniques to allow them to come out of their shell before introducing them to new experiences in preparation for their life as a pet and a loved family member.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are always far more Greyhounds on the waiting list than room at the kennels. As soon as one leaves, another takes its place. The better equipped Greyhound Rescue is to rehabilitate and rehome them, the more Greyhounds can be rescued; saving their lives and giving them a second chance in a new home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 31st May 2021\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/greyhound-rescue-is-moving-to-greysland.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGreyhound Rescue is moving to Greysland\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/12\/how-to-create-sensory-garden-for-your.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow to Create a Sensory Garden for your Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7297110414818433039\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/05\/sensory-gardens-opened-at-greyhound.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7297110414818433039"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7297110414818433039"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/05\/sensory-gardens-opened-at-greyhound.html","title":"Sensory Gardens opened at Greyhound Rescue's Greysland"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-19JjtZxdF5c\/YLRaNUT_9WI\/AAAAAAAAu2I\/LEaneWZXZM4aVLw2W8HzfNlIOSaEe98KACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Greyhound_Rescue_Greysland_Canine_Sensory_Explore_Garden_sponsored_by_SavourLife.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3270029357360630602"},"published":{"$t":"2019-09-02T11:56:00.010+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-22T15:44:43.785+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PLANTS \u0026 PETS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL GUARDIAN MONTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SPRING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Common Plants Poisonous to your Dogs"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZOTGOt3o5oQ\/Wrrh3vALEsI\/AAAAAAAAT2Y\/K1-0WfHRn9AwCCjO9AWxphN1Xn7fiR_PACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cavalier_King_Charles_Puppy_with_purple_flowers.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZOTGOt3o5oQ\/Wrrh3vALEsI\/AAAAAAAAT2Y\/K1-0WfHRn9AwCCjO9AWxphN1Xn7fiR_PACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cavalier_King_Charles_Puppy_with_purple_flowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESome of our most beautiful and useful plants are deadly to our dogs and cats, so it pays to be aware of the risks and keep your inquisitive pets well away from them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;\"\u003EThis list contains plants that have been reported as having \u003Cb\u003Esystemic effects on animals\u003C\/b\u003E and\/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Please note that the information contained this list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a spotlight on the most frequently encountered plants.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: rgb(249, 249, 249); margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe recommend\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efencing off potentially dangerous plants\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from puppies and kittens especially. Be very wary of pups and kittens near any indoor plant, and any cut flowers (especially \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2019\/08\/lily-poisoning-in-cats-signs-treatment.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eliliums for cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). Try to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etrain your pets not to chew any garden plants or indoor plants.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;If you suspect a plant has made your pet ill, don’t delay – take them straight to the vet, along with a sample of the plant, for identification.\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;\"\u003EIf you think your pet has ingested a toxic plant, it may be a medical emergency so please call your local veterinarian or a vet hospital.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"blue-header-medium\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: rgb(249, 249, 249); margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EList of Plants Toxic to Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Anemone or windflower (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EA. coronaria\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003EAzalea\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003EIf ingested, all parts of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eazaleas\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Erhododendrons\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;can cause nausea, vomiting, depression, difficulty breathing and even coma in dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EBrunfelsia\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u003Cb\u003EYesterday-Today-Tomorrow\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eplant\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ecauses seizures when dogs eat the toxic berries and seed pods.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003EBulbs\u003C\/b\u003E (onions, plus all the spring-flowering favourites, such as daffodils, tulips, jonquils, and snowdrops)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E•\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ECaladium bicolor\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E(indoor foliage plant)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Castor oil plant (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ERicinus communis\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Chalice vine (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ESolandra maxima\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Cherry tree (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EPrunus serrulata\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Clematis (the large-flowered hybrids)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Cotoneaster (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ECotoneaster glaucophylla\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Cycads (seeds on female plants)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ECyclamens\u003C\/b\u003E (possibly all species) toxic to dogs and cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wkYMysGK5pM\/Xr9_gxiVuXI\/AAAAAAAAhCs\/Co1xAcQI5s4M5SNo4XqhCIqVboz3V4zQACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Plants%2BToxic%2Bto%2BCats%2B-%2BAustralian%2BCat%2BLover%2BArya%2Bsmelling%2Bthe%2Bleaves%2Bof%2Bhot%2Bpink%2Bcyclamen%2Bon%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wkYMysGK5pM\/Xr9_gxiVuXI\/AAAAAAAAhCs\/Co1xAcQI5s4M5SNo4XqhCIqVboz3V4zQACLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h400\/Plants%2BToxic%2Bto%2BCats%2B-%2BAustralian%2BCat%2BLover%2BArya%2Bsmelling%2Bthe%2Bleaves%2Bof%2Bhot%2Bpink%2Bcyclamen%2Bon%2Btable.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAustralian Cat Lover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E's kitten Arya \u003Cbr \/\u003Ewill investigate anything!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EDaffodils\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E(\u003Ci\u003ENarcissus\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;varieties)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Daphne (various)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Delphiniums\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Devil’s ivy (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EEpipremnum aureum\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Dicentra (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EDicentra spectabilis\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Dieffenbachia\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EEuphorbias\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPoinsettias\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EEuphorbia characias\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Essp.\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003Ewulfenii,\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EEuphorbia tirucalli\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;'Sticks on Fire' (Red Pencil Tree)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Foxglove (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EDigitalis purpurea\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Golden Robinia (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ER. pseudoacacia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E‘Frisia’)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Hellebore (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EHelleborus orientalis\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Heliotrope (\u003Ci\u003EHeliotropium spp.\u003C\/i\u003E) also called Hortensia: highly toxic, it can cause liver destruction when ingested\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Hemlock (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EConium maculatum\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Holly (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EIlex\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Evarieties)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EHydrangeas\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003EIndoor Plants\u003C\/b\u003E: many are poisonous to pets, so it’s wise to keep all indoor plants out of the reach of puppies and kittens especially, but also adult dogs and cats.\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Iris\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Jerusalem cherry (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ESolanum pseudocapsicum\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Jasmine (not clear which ones)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bK4xT4FSwqk\/WLECD3RFDJI\/AAAAAAAALVY\/M3mWBzawYm4y42bjl5pHDO4GfVZkVc0SwCLcB\/s1600\/Lantana-plant-poisonous-to-pets.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bK4xT4FSwqk\/WLECD3RFDJI\/AAAAAAAALVY\/M3mWBzawYm4y42bjl5pHDO4GfVZkVc0SwCLcB\/s320\/Lantana-plant-poisonous-to-pets.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELantana, of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EVerbenaceae\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003Efamily\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Lantana,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ealso called Red sage, Wild sage, Yellow Sage, and Shrub Verbena.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E(L. camara, the common one)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Lilac (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ESyringa\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Evarieties)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ELiliums\u003C\/b\u003E: All parts of the plant are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2019\/08\/lily-poisoning-in-cats-signs-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eparticularly toxic to kittens and cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, causing kidney failure and death; reactions are not quite so severe in dogs.\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Mountain laurel (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EKalmia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Evarieties)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Mushrooms (not clear which ones)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Nightshade (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ESolanum nigrum\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Oaks (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EQuercus\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Evarieties – the acorns are toxic to pets)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Oleanders (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ENerium oleander, Thevetia peruviana\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Philodendron (many, it appears)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Pine (e.g., savin,\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003EJuniperus sabina\u003C\/i\u003E, also several others)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Poinciana (not the tropical tree, but the shrub\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ECaesalpinia pulcherrima\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Potato plants and green potatoes\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPrivet\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ELigustrum\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Evarieties)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Pyracantha (unclear which one)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Rhododendron (including azaleas)\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Rhubarb (presumably the leaves)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ESago Palm\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003ECycas Revoluta\u003C\/i\u003E) - contains cycasin \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1c1e21; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Ewhich causes liver failure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Snowdrops (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ELeucojum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Snowflakes (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ELeucojum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESolandra maxima\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E(chalice vine)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EStephanotis\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E(Madagascar jasmine) (consumption of the seed pods is especially deadly to dogs)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Strelitzias (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EStrelitzia reginae, S. nicolai\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESweet peas\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Toadstools\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ETomato Plants\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJ-FdifPGx8\/WLD_osov1TI\/AAAAAAAALVE\/lVhU53UZD2IDOYZ0U7NtY6FITyQo3DD0ACLcB\/s1600\/Pomeranian_Dog_and_Tulips_Spring_Twitter.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJ-FdifPGx8\/WLD_osov1TI\/AAAAAAAALVE\/lVhU53UZD2IDOYZ0U7NtY6FITyQo3DD0ACLcB\/s320\/Pomeranian_Dog_and_Tulips_Spring_Twitter.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ETulips\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E• Walnuts (mouldy nuts near the ground)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Wandering Jew\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E(Tradescantia albiflora) is very common in gardens especially in moist, shady areas. It is a horrible weed that will grow in near total shade and almost can’t be killed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Wisteria\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Yellow oleander (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThevetia peruviana\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E• Yew (\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ETaxus varieties\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E• Yucca\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E- more dangerous to large animals that are grazing (on this plant. Typically, when dogs and cats ingest yucca, it results in mild vomiting and diarrhoea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EBy being aware of these dangers and taking proper precautions, you can keep your favourite plants and pets safe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EMost \u003Cb\u003Epesticides, insecticides and lawn fertilisers\u003C\/b\u003E are also toxic to your pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EYou can also find a comprehensive list on the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petpoisonhelpline.com\/poisons\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPet Poison Hotline website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you suspect your dog has ingested a toxic substance, you can call the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animals Poison Centre\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u003Cb\u003Efree hotline\u003C\/b\u003E) for advice on \u003Cb\u003E1300 869 738\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you only get one chemical to rid your garden of pests,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Eyou can safely use\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPestOil\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEco-Oil\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(for citrus leaf miner, scales, aphids, thrips, spider mites and white flies)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003Eas these products are very effective and present no danger to your pets or the environment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother lesser known danger around the garden is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ECocoa Mulch\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eused as garden mulch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-njrUzncVfAA\/WLD9ZvtZi5I\/AAAAAAAALU0\/R1PWFUhkhLwrDM0HwwLb236p-p_EYMy-QCLcB\/s1600\/Cocoa-Mulch-square.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-njrUzncVfAA\/WLD9ZvtZi5I\/AAAAAAAALU0\/R1PWFUhkhLwrDM0HwwLb236p-p_EYMy-QCLcB\/s320\/Cocoa-Mulch-square.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ECocoa Mulch aka\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E'Cocoa Bean Mulch'\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E'Cocoa Shell Mulch' \u003C\/i\u003Eis used as a mulch in home gardens in some countries. It's a by-product of the manufacture of cocoa powder and other chocolate products. There have been several reports of pets being poisoned by cocoa mulch in the United States and United Kingdom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is generally not available in Australia however adequate precautions should be taken. There are\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egenerally no label warnings\u0026nbsp;about the potential toxicity to pets\u003C\/b\u003E on the packaging of cocoa mulch so owners may not be aware of the serious risk these products pose to their pets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you live more than 5mn away from your local vet, we recommend you do keep a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/creature-clinic-pet-first-aid-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPet First Aid Kit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at home. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are many Pet First Aid \/ CPR courses available around Australia and they usually only take 3-4 hours to complete so why not check out if there's one near you?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor further information on this topic, we suggest reading the following reference book.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pynvXQjbdo0\/ViKojPoHYUI\/AAAAAAAAA3Y\/nsUFlUGojwk\/s1600\/poisonous-2-pets-book.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pynvXQjbdo0\/ViKojPoHYUI\/AAAAAAAAA3Y\/nsUFlUGojwk\/s400\/poisonous-2-pets-book.jpg\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.poisonous2pets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003EPoisonous 2 Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Eby\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ENicole O'Kane\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eis a colourful book, which allows rapid access to visual and written information about \u003Cb\u003Eplants which are poisonous to dogs and cats\u003C\/b\u003E. It enables owners to identify the dangerous plant and know what to do if their pet is poisoned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe book outlines potential toxicity to pets by categorising the plants into four levels with each toxic level identified by colours found on the edge of each page.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EHowever, prevention is better than cure and the information in this book also helps pet owners and garden designers \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/march-is-national-pet-poison-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\"poison proof\" their home and garden\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3270029357360630602\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3270029357360630602"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3270029357360630602"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html","title":"Common Plants Poisonous to your Dogs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZOTGOt3o5oQ\/Wrrh3vALEsI\/AAAAAAAAT2Y\/K1-0WfHRn9AwCCjO9AWxphN1Xn7fiR_PACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Cavalier_King_Charles_Puppy_with_purple_flowers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-561251265513291784"},"published":{"$t":"2018-12-28T07:02:00.087+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-03T15:58:38.966+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BOREDOM BUSTERS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PLANTS \u0026 PETS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SPRING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Create a Sensory Garden for your Dog"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwInoMxHqC4kTuOtL7e6ObLH9NdZJQDd8fc3AyhxjldlR1ETCIDBX0XgnXev8JWqzjBmNwUbT5zarqIJXt5jNa2tlIaUleNlQt-kemHHASsSLJg29QEJUfyG9iu9SxWt92sFFRsMHkXNpi1dSAE7mvmB9eaOfZ_POD0A4moSUQc1_EyHFTO9HE-bul\/s1650\/Creating_Canine_Sensory_Garden_Australia_Shale_Hills_Dog_Park_Western_Sydney_Parklands.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwInoMxHqC4kTuOtL7e6ObLH9NdZJQDd8fc3AyhxjldlR1ETCIDBX0XgnXev8JWqzjBmNwUbT5zarqIJXt5jNa2tlIaUleNlQt-kemHHASsSLJg29QEJUfyG9iu9SxWt92sFFRsMHkXNpi1dSAE7mvmB9eaOfZ_POD0A4moSUQc1_EyHFTO9HE-bul\/s16000\/Creating_Canine_Sensory_Garden_Australia_Shale_Hills_Dog_Park_Western_Sydney_Parklands.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EWe always seem to focus so much what's dangerous for dogs in our gardens but what if we decided to use these spaces to enrich their lives instead? We spoke to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EFiona De Rosa\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E, an Adelaide-based urban planner who combined her unique skills and experience in urban planning and dog behaviour to plan and design spaces for dogs and their owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Let me tell you my story of creating a sensory garden for my dog, Eb. I lived with Eb, a Kelpie cross, on a small suburban block in Adelaide\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Efor 15 years\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E. Instead of buying her lots of toys for entertainment, I wanted to create a garden to enrich her everyday experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5BKbr_kHkkY\/XBr1HAHsp-I\/AAAAAAAAYug\/gSvjLXL5xRknB6nw_enQlDOvPyAR-7OugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-Fiona-De-Rosa-with-her-dog-Eb-in-their-garden.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"893\" data-original-width=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5BKbr_kHkkY\/XBr1HAHsp-I\/AAAAAAAAYug\/gSvjLXL5xRknB6nw_enQlDOvPyAR-7OugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-Fiona-De-Rosa-with-her-dog-Eb-in-their-garden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EI wanted a garden where she could \u003Cb\u003Esniff, explore and linger during the day and night\u003C\/b\u003E, and I looked to nature for inspiration. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe garden was her sanctuary. A place where she could smell, explore and heal. I wasn’t much of a gardener but having a dog made me see the garden differently - through a pet lens. I continued to develop different spaces within my garden for her to experience, from lush grasses to cool spots under ferns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EEb is no longer with me, but she lives on in the garden.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is a Sensory Garden?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnjYfRbO_Aax3k7U3KXMB4JRETD9ZCo7_YrrccQ3N9eii2jJLz99j08-f4L0J40Y4eEzqi3ZrK522i9fzdrt2TI21H_wod_wXwl8UKk9u10Qnx6XolZ3ahhEbzEGxl6k7yoPpNM8ZNJi9KNj-Iagan5JuxLasLqTjRgZsyyjKnOWu0SAW5-fElHAss\/s2048\/Canine_Sensory_Garden_example_planting_Lavender_using_old_tree-trunks.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnjYfRbO_Aax3k7U3KXMB4JRETD9ZCo7_YrrccQ3N9eii2jJLz99j08-f4L0J40Y4eEzqi3ZrK522i9fzdrt2TI21H_wod_wXwl8UKk9u10Qnx6XolZ3ahhEbzEGxl6k7yoPpNM8ZNJi9KNj-Iagan5JuxLasLqTjRgZsyyjKnOWu0SAW5-fElHAss\/s16000\/Canine_Sensory_Garden_example_planting_Lavender_using_old_tree-trunks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EA sensory garden is designed to stimulate or heighten the user’s senses through the garden:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESmell \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESight \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESound \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETaste \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETouch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESensory gardens are generally established for people e.g. sensory gardens in schools for \u003Cb\u003Echildren with autism\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;or as healing spaces in \u003Cb\u003Eaged care facilities\u003C\/b\u003E for people with dementia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHowever, there are a few examples of sensory gardens designed for dogs, such as: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E1. The Dogs Trust [1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, Bath Cats Dogs Home, Mayhew Animal Home (United Kingdom) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E2. P\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eaws-itive Canine Sensory Garden (United Kingdom) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E3.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBusselton Snuffle Gardens (Western Australia)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E4, National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall Sensory Garden (United Kingdom)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECreating a Sensory Garden for Dogs \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou don’t need a big backyard or a big budget but you do need to design the garden with your pet in mind. Start small and let it evolve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EI am currently working with an animal centre in Australia to create a \u003Cb\u003Esensory garden and trail for shelter dogs\u003C\/b\u003E. The vision is to create a relaxing environment where dogs can engage in naturalistic settings providing relief from their individual pens. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mrZ8GuqvtYc\/XBr2N68_1BI\/AAAAAAAAYuo\/NRm618gKEEoPCW3567j7LYD9JQq-g_pOwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-your-dog-Boxer-smelling-Lavender-in-the-garden.jpg\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mrZ8GuqvtYc\/XBr2N68_1BI\/AAAAAAAAYuo\/NRm618gKEEoPCW3567j7LYD9JQq-g_pOwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-your-dog-Boxer-smelling-Lavender-in-the-garden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere can you create a sensory garden for dogs? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESensory gardens and trails for dogs can be created in a range of public and private settings such as: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrivate gardens\u003C\/b\u003E – back and front yards and apartment balconies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStreet verges \u003C\/b\u003E– along quiet streetscapes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFenced dog parks\u003C\/b\u003E – in a dog park or on the approach to a park\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnimal rescue shelters\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\nHow did I start?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E#1. Power of Observation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI started by observing how Eb used the backyard. I wanted to see where she would go to capture the sun, the shade and the places she liked to explore. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EShe had a morning ritual where she traversed her nest, and then headed to the back of the garden to explore the plants and smells that may have come in during the night. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EShe was a digger and liked to hide in the garden, sit on top of tussocky plants, and make nests in the garden. The nesting areas were where she would go to hide, be alone and heal. In the last two weeks of her life, she spent most of her time in her favourite nest. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThese insights helped me create a garden with her behaviours in mind. I wanted to give her \u003Cb\u003Especial spaces to explore, sensory trails \u003C\/b\u003Ethrough plants and \u003Cb\u003Enatural places to linger\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2. Plants, Features and Ephemeral objects \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI experimented with different plants and herbs including thyme, catnip, chamomile, wheat grass, marigolds, violets and rosemary. Wheatgrass was Eb’s favourite: she would sniff the plant, stick her nose in the middle, and graze on the grass which became part of her morning ritual. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bQiFwXPfov4\/XBr2xNNDNmI\/AAAAAAAAYuw\/zBHu37qRAgUqg22PZG-1aKxCgXFwB1QbQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-bamboo-forest.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"675\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bQiFwXPfov4\/XBr2xNNDNmI\/AAAAAAAAYuw\/zBHu37qRAgUqg22PZG-1aKxCgXFwB1QbQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-bamboo-forest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI created a bamboo forest. This was one of Eb’s favourite spots for sniffling, digging and exploring. She liked the bamboo leaves resting on her face. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI collected \u003Cb\u003Eobjects for the garden such as seaweed, feathers, and pine cones\u003C\/b\u003E. I changed these elements over time to see how Eb would interact with different things.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ESimple Tips and Ideas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you want to create an enriching and sensory garden for your dog, here are some simple tips and ideas to get you started:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.     Design with your pet in mind \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo    \u003Cb\u003EObserve how your dog uses the garden\u003C\/b\u003E. Then, you are in a better position to design the garden to your dog’s behaviours. If your dog is a digger allocate a \u003Cb\u003Ededicated space for digging\u003C\/b\u003E e.g. a sandpit in a shady spot and train your dog to use that area. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo    \u003Cb\u003EProvide opportunities for your dog to run around\u003C\/b\u003E. For example, you could have formal paths and informal trails around the garden creating a circuit to explore. \u003Cb\u003ETry different surfaces\u003C\/b\u003E such as sand, crushed aggregate or mulch to add texture. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.     Think about your setting \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo    Whether you live on a large or small block or in an apartment with a balcony, there are opportunities to create sensory spaces. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-e8bJ7ZL_g-4\/XBr35FHpmeI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/HbJjJlYvmewvoeNVbKlMDKQjfVJPjI1NwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-example-on-a-street-verge-streetscapes.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"675\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-e8bJ7ZL_g-4\/XBr35FHpmeI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/HbJjJlYvmewvoeNVbKlMDKQjfVJPjI1NwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-example-on-a-street-verge-streetscapes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Eo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E    If you don’t have a backyard, think about creating a sensory garden on the street verge. Streetscapes can provide interesting elements, not only for your dog but for other dogs and people walking by. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo    Try putting plants and herbs in containers if you have limited space such as a balcony. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E3.     Use a combination of plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo    Use a combination of \u003Cb\u003Erobust plants like tussocks with medicinal herbs\u003C\/b\u003E suitable for dogs. I used rosemary, thyme and basil near walkways to give off a fragrance when brushed against.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ESpace the scented plants\/herbs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;around the garden, so they are not overpowering in one area of the garden.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo    \u003Cb\u003EIf you have ‘no go’ zones\u003C\/b\u003E for your dog in the garden, consider using raised garden beds, or sensory hedges such as rosemary or lavender to direct the dog away. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo    Try \u003Cb\u003Eputting delicate plants in pots\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003Erecycled tyres\u003C\/b\u003E for protection. Recycled tyres may work better on street verges and in larger areas. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eo    Avoid \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/common-plants-toxic-to-your-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eplants that are poisonous or toxic to dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/11\/dangers-of-grass-seeds-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eplants with invasive seed heads\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that may become lodged in their ears and other body parts. Seek advice from your vet and other reputable source to select suitable plants for your dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESee Resources (at the end) for suitable plants and herbs for dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E4.     Stimulate the senses\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECreate opportunities for your dog to engage with different senses:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmell\u003C\/b\u003E – Try planting \u003Cb\u003Emedicinal herbs\u003C\/b\u003E in the garden. Some of the herbs used in the Bath Cats and Dogs Home Sensory and Enrichment Garden included plants for dogs to self-select such as \u003Ci\u003ECatnip\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EChamomile\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EPeppermint\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003ESt John’s Wort\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EWheatgrass\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EValerian.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESight\u003C\/b\u003E – Experiment with visual elements such as rocks and logs, and varying heights for dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESound\u003C\/b\u003E – Try \u003Cb\u003Eplants that rustle in the breeze\u003C\/b\u003E (bamboo), running water and wind chimes. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETaste\u003C\/b\u003E – Plant herbs that are appropriate and non-toxic to dogs e.g. medicinal herbs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IcmaqJiM2OU\/XBr70ya3YEI\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/gSk8vWyWRAcU7Qp2TZy461QkIydyt7KjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-Rottweiler-enjoys-tussocks.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"675\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IcmaqJiM2OU\/XBr70ya3YEI\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/gSk8vWyWRAcU7Qp2TZy461QkIydyt7KjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-a-sensory-garden-for-dogs-Rottweiler-enjoys-tussocks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEb's mate Winston is enjoying his time in the sensory garden!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ETouch\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E – Experiment with different textures for paths and plants.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Valerian is a favourite with dogs as is thyme and lemon. They love bamboo, they get their head right in.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E (Pat White, Paws-itive Canine Sensory Garden, pers comms, 18\/11\/2018) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELet dogs smell, explore and linger! \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ERemember, you don’t need a big backyard or a big budget. But you do need to design the garden with your pet in mind. Give your dog choices and let them smell, explore and linger. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EStart small and let it evolve. My sensory garden still develops although Eb died on 22 October 2018. In memory of her, I still maintain her favourite nest and tracks in the garden. My journey continues in the design of sensory gardens for dogs.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhy not start planning yours today?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003EFiona De Rosa\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EDecember 2018\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Cb\u003Eall rights reserved\u003C\/b\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Agnes\/Desktop\/Create%20Sensory%20Garden%20for%20Dogs\/Final_17_12_2018_How%20to%20create%20a%20Sensory%20Garden%20for%20Dogs%20(1).docx#_ftnref1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mqnaYmnvm18\/XBr6Hhc56KI\/AAAAAAAAYvQ\/VkPDZZIfa106Yj1pLsKREFMr_1o0qVyWgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Creating-Sensory-Garden-for-Dogs-Fiona-De-Rosa-with-her-Kelpie-Cross-Eb.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mqnaYmnvm18\/XBr6Hhc56KI\/AAAAAAAAYvQ\/VkPDZZIfa106Yj1pLsKREFMr_1o0qVyWgCLcBGAs\/w320-h320\/Creating-Sensory-Garden-for-Dogs-Fiona-De-Rosa-with-her-Kelpie-Cross-Eb.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Writer\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFiona De Rosa is an Adelaide based urban planner and dog trainer. She has her own business - Balancing Act Adelaide. Fiona blends her unique skills in urban planning and dog behaviour to plan and design spaces for dogs and their owners. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe gained an Urban Planning Degree with honours from the University of NSW, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Adelaide and a Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Science Technology from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Balancing Act Adelaide\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBalancing Act Adelaide is a small award-winning consultancy specialising in ‘pet-friendly’ planning for public spaces, dog parks, aged care facilities, and medium to high density living. Fiona works with local and state governments, residential developers, aged care providers and animal shelters. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, please visit\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.balancingactadelaide.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.balancingactadelaide.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;or contact Fiona through her website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003EResources\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDogs Trust, Glasgow and Harefield (London) Rehoming Centres developed the first pet-friendly garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show (2016).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003EO’Kane, Nicole (2009)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPoisonous2pets,\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Plants poisonous to dogs and cats\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003EElliot. J \u0026amp; Bloomer, K. 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