Nepeta or commonly known as Catnip, they have heavenly fragrant foliage fills the whole garden. They have heart shaped greyish green leaves that ha...
View full detailsBuddlejas are fast growing bushes that produce masses of sweetly scented flowers from mid summer right through to late autumn.They are a magnet for...
View full detailsAsters or Michaelmas daisies are perfect for late colour. They bear clusters of daisy flowers in an array of bright shades of blue,red and white in...
View full detailsHeuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. The vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes...
View full detailsThe irresistible and highly perfumed summer flowering evergreen. Smothered in white flowers in mid summer.
Elaeagnus or Spotted Oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...
View full detailsEvergreen twining climber with glossy dark green leaves which turn bronze-red in winter. Pure white highly perfumed flowers are produced in mid and...
View full detailsCamellia is a dense slow growing evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, has semi-double, dark, red flowers which are freely produced in ear...
View full detailsHeuchera are more or less evergreen, clump-forming perennials with attractive, rounded, shallowly palmately lobed leaves and racemes or panicles of...
View full detailsBuddlejas are fast growing bushes that produce masses of sweetly scented flowers from mid summer right through to late autumn.They are a magnet for...
View full detailsEvergreen shrub with glossy, grey-green leaves, silver beneath. Bears small, fragrant, white flowers in autumn. Good screening plant. Requires full...
View full detailsMagnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes f...
View full detailsIncorporating dog-friendly plants into home and garden spaces offers numerous benefits for both pets and their owners. Firstly, these plants ensure the safety and health of dogs, reducing the risk of poisoning from toxic varieties often found in typical gardens. This is particularly important for pet owners who might otherwise spend considerable time and resources managing or treating accidental ingestions. Additionally, many dog-friendly plants, such as lavender and chamomile, can have calming effects on pets, enhancing their wellbeing and potentially reducing anxiety-related behaviors.
Beyond the health and emotional benefits for the dogs, dog-friendly plants can also contribute to a more vibrant and diverse ecosystem in one's garden. These plants often attract beneficial insects, promoting biodiversity and aiding in the garden’s ecological balance. For pet owners, this means a garden that is not only safe for their furry friends but also more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, the presence of such plants often encourages outdoor activity and interaction, fostering a stronger bond between pets and their owners through shared time spent in a safe, green space.
