Poisonous plants

[snorky998]

Azaleas and some other Rhododendrons. The problem with these 2 is that they aren't often cross categorized as the same. When you go to check if your plant is an Azalea, it's often listed under Rhododendron, you miss the connection. An Azalea is a species of the Genus Rhododendron, poisonous to dogs.

[Gabriel]

Wow, thank you all for the information. My husband doesn't like plants/flowers anyway so I guess none for us.

[Barklessdog]

Ironic about Yews, the most common plant at most houses as foundation plants and are unfortunately one of the most poisonous-

Even dry, the Yew is dangerous if ingested. A tiny amount ingested can kill a cow or horse. It attacks the central nervous system, causing death. A horribly toxic plant that, most people have in their yards.

I have them in my yard, it seems the dogs have little interest in them.

I bought some Japanese ornamental grass that they loved to eat. It never had a chance. Luckily it's not poisonous.

Castor Bean: (beans are very toxic): oral irritation burning of the mouth and throat, increase in thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, convulsions

Castor Beans plants are actually Illegal in many states due to the fact its used to make the poison Ricin, which was banned because of terrorists. It's a highly poisonous yet beautiful ornimental plant.

[bellabasenji]

Looking at these lists, is there any outdoor plants that aren't poisonous???

[Shaye's Mom]

WOW - what a list of plants that are poisonous - living in Florida, we don't know what half of the plants, flowers are around here but looks like we'd better learn them all. Plus we go camping - who knew?? Guess we'd best be sure she just doesn't eat anything growing. Scary.

[wizard]

Bellabasenji - there are lots more plants that don't cause problems so don't worry. Besides, a lot of dogs just ignore most plants. Like anything one just needs to keep an eye on our furbabies.

[Freebird11]

Try plants for spring:
1. Mahonia gentle touch is perfect for adding texture to the shadow areas in your yard.
2. Delta Jazz Crapemyrtle brilliant features pink flowers with bright dye their unique cup-shaped leaves and dark burgundy.
3. Gardenia is an improvement joy charm a favorite in the South, which re-fragrant flowers in summer and fall.
4. Crapemyrtle Advance is available in three color choices and has excellent skills and re-bloom to 100 to 120 days of color.
5. Purple Diamond Loropetalum compact foliage gives deep rich purple color that keeps its color all season.

And without spring Prune flowering shrubs and trees. If you do not prune shrubs and trees in fall or winter, this is the perfect time to do the job. Prune before new growth and warm weather helps keep shrubs and trees to be susceptible to disease. He is also getting rid of old branches, and blooms from ugly last year and the preparation of fresh flowers, beautiful new year. As anticipated benefit Crapemyrtle and Big Daddy Hydrangea pruning at this time, do not prune shrubs and trees are in bloom in spring. During late winter, spring flowering shrubs and trees have been setting new buds and if you cut the branches now, also cut the spring buds and flowers. Spring flowering shrubs and trees should not be pruned until after their flowering season is over, for example, Esmeralda Loropetalum snow must be in the form of pruning or after flowering in spring.

[Patty]

In my experience my Basenjis have always seenmed to know what plants and flowers they can and can't eat. I've never had to worry and it interests me that some of you haven't had that experience. I would welcome more input and opinions.

[DebraDownSouth]

LOL my input is that I don't risk my dogs knowing what is toxic and what isn't.

[Patty]

After a long time I've learnt to trust my Basenjis (but not I should add all my dogs). They also spend some time in digging for roots which I always assume are for medicinal purposes as the oldest part of our house has the remains of an ancient herbal garden.

Our sheep also do the same!