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Fill your home with dog-friendly plants

Pups. Plants. Perfection.

Dogs and plants. Two things we love more than pretty much anything else. When it comes to combining the two, it’s important to makes sure your indoor plants will be safe for your dog.

So what is a ‘dog-friendly plant’? Well, some plants can be toxic to dogs, if your furry friend gets a little curious and nibbles them. Most dogs will have no interest in eating your plants (have you ever seen a dog eat a salad?) and most toxic plants will cause nothing worse than an upset tummy. Still, it's best to be safe and follow these tips to create a home where dog and houseplant live in perfect harmony.

We've teamed up with Tails to help you pick the right plants for your home.

Choose non-toxic plants

Obvious, of course, but if you have a very inquisitive dog who is likely to eat anything you put in front of them, pick harmless plants. There are loads. You can filter your search results to see only pet-friendly plants. A few great choices are Big Ken the Kentia palm (left); Musa the dwarf Cavendish; Tristan the calathea triostar; and Penny the Chinese money plant.

 Browse the full dog-friendly range. Let your dog pick their favourites.

Hang your plants out of reach

If you have your heart set on a plant that isn’t completely dog-friendly, you don’t necessarily have to deny yourself. Put hanging plants in places your dog won’t reach. You can use a hanging pot to suspend Rapunzel the devil’s ivy or Silvy the satin pothos from the ceiling, or put them in a pot on a high shelf. Your dog would need a ladder or an elaborate pulley system to reach those.

We also have dog-friendly hanging plants, like Jethro the lipstick plant and Peggy the string of hearts. They're extra safe and also really pretty.

Use plant stands

Another good way to lift potentially toxic plants out of your dog's reach is to use plant stands. They raise the pot several inches off the ground. If your dog is small, a plant stand should move any plant out of snacking distance.

Plants stands also make your urban jungle look extra smart. Our straight edge pots fit the stands perfectly.

Put special plants in dog-free rooms

You don't really want your dog chewing your plants, safe or not. Consider putting particularly beloved, or potentially harmful, plants in rooms your dog won't use. If your dogs are anything like most Patch pets, they won't be big fans of the bathroom.

Most houseplants adore bathrooms because they're nice and humid. A large, bright bathroom is a fantastic place for Fidel the fiddle leaf fig or dog-friendly Musa the dwarf Cavendish.

WIN with Tails and Patch

We've teamed up with Tails to offer one lucky winner (and doggie) the chance to win a 3 month supply of Tails and a £500 voucher to spend with Patch to create the indoor space of your dreams. Click HERE to enter for your chance to win!

And if you can't wait that long, Tails are offering Patch friends an exclusive discount for 75% off your first Tails box with the code TAILSPATCH.

Pick & mix

These plants are completely safe for curious canines

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