Collection: Gardening Supplies

What plants are not dog friendly?
Keeping a pet-friendly garden can be difficult if you are not aware of potentially harmful flowers and plants. Some of the most common plants found in our gardens that are toxic to dogs include: chrysanthemums, daffodil bulbs, foxgloves, hydrangea, larkspur, tomato plants (green fruit, stems and leaves), wisteria and yew. To ensure the health and safety of your dog, make sure that you have a suitable method in place to keep your dog away from potentially harmful plants.

How to get rid of slugs in a pet friendly garden?
Getting rid of unwanted garden pests like slugs can be difficult, especially if you are hesitant to use a chemical-based spray in order to protect your pets. However, there are many pet safe ways to eradicate slugs from your garden using pet-friendly products or planting flowers that deter slugs but are still safe for your pets. Surrounding areas of your garden you want to protect with rough materials such as broken shells or lava rock can help deter slugs, as well as planting lavender, rosemary or mint plants which are safe for dogs but have an overpowering smell to slugs.

What is a safe weed killer to use around pets?
Many over the counter weed killers can be harmful as they may contain the chemical, 'glyphosate' which has been widely linked to cancer in both humans and dogs. However, here at Direct4Pet we sell a wide range of pet friendly weed killer that is safe to use around pets and effective at keeping your garden weed-free. Resolva is one of the most popular brands for pet-safe weed killers as they are fast acting and free of harmful chemicals.