With all the beautiful weather, many of us are beginning to plan landscaping projects. As I braved the crowds at the local nursery this weekend I heard someone asking about "dog-proof" shrubs. Seems he has a young dog that likes to dig and was hoping to find something to repel the dog.

While there are a few plants that may be unpleasant to smell or taste, the answer to his dog problem is spending more time with his furry friend and training, training, training. I believe the more important issue is finding non-toxic plants that won't harm pets if they happen to eat them!

Even the best trained dog may occasionally dig or chew on plants. Cats will also chew on plants both inside and outside the house. Just to be on the safe side, use only non-toxic plants in and around your home and yard.