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How to Create a Pet-Friendly Garden

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Plant Powered Pup Guide

How to create a pet-friendly garden — safe, joyful, and welcoming for plants and your furry companions.

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💚 1. Choose Safe Plants

Pet-Friendly Picks
  • Marigolds
  • Sunflowers
  • Basil
  • Spider Plant
Avoid These
  • Lilies
  • Azaleas
  • Oleander
  • Sago Palm

🩵 2. Create Boundaries

Use fencing and designated play zones to protect beds from running paws.

  • Install secure fencing
  • Designate play & plant zones
  • Use low hedges or decorative screens

💙 3. Use Safe Mulch

Avoid toxic cocoa mulch — choose pet-safe aromatic options.

  • Pine
  • Cedar
  • Straw

💚 4. Install Pet-Friendly Features

  • Paths & stepping stones to reduce trampling
  • Shallow, clean water bowls or small ponds
  • Raised beds to protect plants

🩵 5. Avoid Chemicals

Favor organic pest control and pet-safe fertilizers.

  • Neem oil & companion planting
  • Compost & labeled pet-safe fertilizers

💙 6. Provide Shade & Shelter

  • Plant shade trees or install shade cloths
  • Add a cozy pet house or shaded nook

💚 7. Regular Maintenance

  • Clean up waste regularly
  • Inspect for hazards: sharp tools or toxic debris

🩵 8. Train Your Pets

  • Teach commands like “stay” and “leave it”
  • Use positive reinforcement near plant beds

🌟 Bonus Tip

Snap a photo of your pet enjoying the garden and tag us with #PlantPoweredPup. Your furry friend might be featured in our newsletter!

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