Giving zinnias a full day of sunshine and adequate spacing alsoreduces mildew outbreaks.
Ruffled flowers and picotee blossoms appear on plants that appreciate the same temperatures we do.
The fuzzy leaves don’t produce any harmful substances known to harm cats or dogs.
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Both leaves and flowers are non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Camellias live for decades, so choose their planting site carefully.
They like a sheltered spot with afternoon shade, good garden loam, and moderate moisture.
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If the funky scent appeals to your cat or dog, a taste test won’t cause any harm.
Plants produce many flowering spikes in a rainbow of colors in rich soil and full sun.
Plant them between summer flowering perennials, which will hide the enduring grassy foliage.
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Haworthia
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Jump on the succulent bandwagon with the personality-filled haworthia houseplant.
Plant haworthia in a sandy cactus mix, and water once every seven to ten days.
Also known as althea, the rose of Sharon is non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Add ice plant to crevices inrock walls, or plant them along garden paths.
Given full sun, the ice plant will produce its non-toxic blooms from spring until frost.
However, the Peruvian lily is a non-toxic choice for both cats and dogs.
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Peruvian lilies are hardy to zone 7 if you mulch them with shredded leaves.
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10 Garden Plants that are Toxic to Pets.University of California at Davis Veterinary Medicine.
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