Planting With Your Pet
Planting With Your Pet (10)
Make your yard into a place that's great for both you AND your pets!
"Its about time that some of you had the opportunity to hear what we pets have to say in this publication. Being a natural born digger . . . and founding member of "Diggers R Us, " I can speak with some authority and have helped my owner considerably on landscaping questions.
INTO THE WILD- YOUR OWN BACK YARD!
Hi! Yep , it’s me Barkley again, Official PetLovers Gardening Consultant . Now that I’m in what many call those “golden years” [where do they get that?], I try to keep most of my entertainments easier and in closer proximity. As your dog or cat probably already knows and has mentioned to you in some way, this is not hard. There’s a lot happening right in your own back yard. Critters galore!
We’ve talked about the coyotes in past articles and how they’re still staking claims on what was once more their domains. But there’s skunks, possums, gophers, raccoons, field mice, rats, ground squirrels , not to mention those flying objects [ok, birds] that move in and out of your back yard premises at various times. Some are not too pesky. Some like possums who eat rats, mice, and snails, actually help rid you of other pests. Others can be smelly, dangerous and not to be trifled with.
Perhaps in early evenings, you’ve spotted some of these like skunks traipsing through your yard or raccoons climbing up one of your trees. Adorable as those baby raccoons look, both they and the mom have razor teeth, are very strong, and can become quite aggressive. I know when I hear them in the yard, I bark from a distance …looking out through the patio door. My human reports they can really hurt or even kill a pet. Best deterrents ARE to make sure all garbage is sealed and pet food is taken up. Raccoons can damage buildings and roofs so seal possible openings to attics and remove trees that give easy access. And skunks,? Well one whiff and you know the deal on letting your pet out to chase them out of the yard…not a good idea.
Perhaps the animals most discussed as on going back yard pests are the mice, rats, ground squirrels and my favorite ; gophers. Rats, ground squirrels and mice can chew your fruits, eat accessible outdoor wiring, sometimes enter your homes and make a general mess. As for gophers, they are the top scurge to the California gardener. You have no idea how many hours the Jack Russell and I have spent waiting and digging …and digging and waiting. Despite the fact we are both varmint dogs, there has been little gopher success. But it does pass the time.
One of the best all around rodent predators however is owls. California Fish and Game studies report that a single pair of barn owls can consume over 2000 rodents a year! Barn owl boxes can be readily purchased and installed in your back yard to naturally eliminate these pests. Some even come with infrared cameras so you can observe the baby owlets on your home tv or computer.
Observing the wildlife in your yard can be fun and keep you in touch with nature. BUT one thing to remember: Wild animals ARE actually wild. So no matter how cute and helpless looking one of these may appear, they will not make a good pet for your household. If you do find a hurt or abandoned animal such as these, for everyone’s sake, call a wildlife rescue organization such as those found on page 11 of this guide. They will provide the proper care and keep you all safe.
The SD County Master Gardener ‘s Hotline at 858.694.2860 or website at www.MasterGardenersSan Diego.org can also provide a wealth of information on natural ways to deter animal pests in the garden.
Wags and Licks from Barkley, Research Consultant on Planting With Your Pooch and Other Pets. For More information on pet friendly gardening classes and consulting go to http://petloverspublications.com/planting-with-your-pet or call760.631.7886
Did you know that hundreds of dogs and cats are poisoned each year by residential pesticide and fertilizer use? Most fertilizers and pesticides include specific language that neither you nor your pet should enter a treated area for 24-72 hours after an application. In 2003, we surveyed veterinarians in the Houston and surrounding areas to ascertain the commonality of lethal and non-lethal reactions from chemical fertilizer and pesticide use.
Having firsthand knowledge of a pesticide fatality, I was not surprised with our findings. 87% of our survey respondents noted a client’s pet had an adverse reaction to a chemical fertilizer or pesticide. 147 veterinarians reported 55 fatalities and 626 non-lethal cases last year.
An average non-lethal reaction could be: a paw / pad / foot disease, hair loss, or vomiting - with the average cost of treatment between $218 – 381.00. Thirty-nine percent of our respondents claimed an ingredient in chemical fertilizers as the cause of the reaction.
As a landscape architect, I had been using various organic products on the market for my clients, but we still relied on chemical spot treatments. I started to look for a pet safe alternative within the existing fertilizers on the market. There really weren’t any.
With the assistance of my veterinarian, we augmented fertilizer contents of various existing organic products to create a pet safe product that would perform beautifully in high profile landscapes. The result became the basis for the Pet FriendlyTM Fertilizer system.
Pet Friendly TM Fertilizers are landscape fertilizers that are safe for pets, children, and the environment. We have been using our custom concoctions in our clients’ landscapes for over nine years. Clients using these fertilizers, on a monthly basis, do not need any chemical applications or pesticides. To view landscapes utilizing the Pet Friendly TM Fertilizer system visit www.landscapehouston.com.
As my “side project” started to get more attention, we realized that there was a market for landscape fertilizers that are safe for pets. Our retail division was started in May of 2003. In December of 2003, we were honored to donate our services to The Houston SPCA where the Pet Friendly TM system is used to treat the dog run areas and beautify their landscape.
As part of our commitment to make the world safer for our pets, we encourage veterinarians to offer any thoughts or suggestions that might help us further improve our products.
For more information about Pet FriendlyTM Fertilizer or to purchase our products, visit www.petfriendlyfertilizer.com
Article by Ms. Appel, a registered landscape architect (#1930) and parent to three rescued dogs.
Natural Pets Controls (Safe For Poochy & Pussycat)
Written by Administrator- ANTS: Catnip, lemon juice and rind, tobacco tea spray, natural ant traps [keep up from chewers]
- APHIDS & WHITEFLY: Spray with hose, tobacco tea, ivory liquid solution. For roses plant Society Garlic among bushes.
- CUTWORMS: Can and paper collars.
- FLEAS/TICKS: Oil of Orange, Yeast and Garlic in pet food, Eucalyptus and Pennyroyal herb teas rinse.
- NEMATODES: French Marigolds planted among the vegetables.
- SNAILS: Broken egg shells, beer in shallow pans, citrus peels [this may also keep cats out of your garden as they don’t like the smell of citrus]
**Few bugs can tolerate a hot pepper spray solution. This may also deter “a pruning pet” [see below].Many of the strong smelling herbs such as mint, rosemary, opal basil, tansy and coriander planted throughout the garden will repel insects. Choose your herb carefully making sure to leave plenty of room for the “spreaders” like mint.
- Flowers That Add Color And Also Repel Insects:
- Marigolds repel aphids.
- Nasturtiums draw aphids away and repel whitefly & squash bugs.
- Geraniums keep beetles from roses.
- Petunias repel ants & black aphids.
- The Pyretheium flower which resembles a daisy is one of the most potent bug and insect repellents and can be ordered from most seed catalogs.
DOGGY DIETARY DETERRENTS... OR BAD TASTING POTIONS YOUR POOCH [OR PUSSYCAT / OTHER PET] WON’T LIKE
ALOE AGGRAVATION: use commercial aloe jell or partially peeled leaves [put in juicer or blender] from your plant and mix approximately 1/2 lb. to 2 gallons of water . Sprinkle on leaves or use medium size brush to paint on plant. This gives a bitter taste and also repels rabbits.
PEPPER POOCH AND PUSSYCAT PROHIBITOR: There are pepper sprays on the market made up of cayenne peppers and a water solution. Some contain wax to aid in the solution adherence. You can also make your own potion by placing 2 Tbs of cayenne pepper and 6 drops of dishwashing soap in one gallon of water. Place solution in a spray bottle and apply to plants make sure to avoid spraying when your pet is around so as not to get near eyes or fur.
KITTY CITRUS CONTEMPT NO.5 and No. 6: Cats don’t care for citrus! Spray a citrus scented oil such as oil of citronella lightly on the soil near your plants. Scatter pieces of orange and lemon peel over the ground around your plants. If left on all night, these peelings will also so attract snails in the garden that they will be found clinging to the pieces and can be readily picked off in the morning.
For more information, call: [760] 631-7886 and find out how you can get a copy of the upcoming “PLANTING WITH YOUR POOCH” garden book.
Pets and the Garden ...Can Your Plants and Pooch Be Friends?
Written by AdministratorAre you hesitating to adopt a pet for fear of losing your beautiful lawn or garden? Here are some tips that may help you, your pet AND the garden to coexist happily.
Sizing Up the Situation:You must first consider what type of plants you can have in the same area with your pet. You need to ensure that there are no plants that may be toxic to your pet, especially with a puppy or dedicated “chewer.” Toxic vegetation can include azaleas, foxglove, bleeding heart, lily-of-the-valley, oleander, philodendron, mistletoe, iris below ground stems, and bulbs of hyacinth, narcissus and daffodil. It might also be wise to give up on tender shrubs, like camellias with roots close to the soil surface, and to avoid sharp-leafed plants like yucca which can blind an animal. For more info, call your local Orange County Master Gardener Hotline at 714.708.1646 or go to www.uccemg.com.
Now that your pet is surrounded by safe plants, how do you keep your plants safe from your pet? Is your pet a “digger?” Digging is an ancient instinct going back to hunting days. For your dog, it may be related to comfort, hormonal urges or just plain fun. Compulsive digging often occurs when a dog is left alone for extended periods of time. Your pet may be expressing his loneliness in a very physical way. Daily leash walks with a chance to do some territorial “marking” can help.
If you have a true digger or area terrorizer, there is an option: You can divide the yard into two parts – one landscaped area for you and one for the dog. But remember that dogs like to be close to us, and if possible arrange it so he can perhaps even see in the house windows. Put a fence around his special area where it will be okay to dig and enjoy doggie fun. You may also bury some treats there for a “doggie” treasure hunt! Allow him in your part only when you are there to supervise his activities. Make his yard inviting to him; include some sand for digging, platforms for sunning (not too close to the fence for jumpers), include some chew toys, and perhaps a plastic swimming pool for those water loving breeds.
If you can catch your pet in the act of digging a hole, hold your dogs head to the hole and correct him in a low warning voice, then guide him over to his “ok” area and praise him soothingly. And remember, NEVER punish your animal in anger. Dogs speak tone of voice and body language, not English, and certainly not harsh punishment.
Desperate Measures:Severe digging behavior could lead to the necessity of a “hot wire” or other electronic pet enclosure device available at feed or pet supply stores. As with any electronic device, read the directions very carefully to avoid injury to small wildlife in the area.
Plants Good For Poochie and Pussycat Herbs Your Pets will "Dig"!
Written by AdministratorYou can put these wonderful plants for your Canine or Feline Herbivore in pots, or a garden of their own for casual "grazing." It is fascinating to see how they will instinctively choose what to eat and when. This can also give you tips on what might ail them. Remember herbs have a tendency to "spread," so choose your locations carefully!
Alfalfa, Barley, and Wheat grass- these grasses containing at least 20 amino acids are rich in proteins,vitamins and minerals and act as over all body tonics for both pet and owner (you might just picnic together on this lawn). You can also put in large, easily accessible planters to avoid spreading.Borage - A lovely blue-flowered plant good for upset intestines and bronchial type coughs.
Catnip - This herb notably attractive to most cats is good used in moderation to stimulate a lazy cat to exercise. If applied to a scratching post or toys it might make them more desirable to your cat than your new chaise lounge! Keep in pot and use sparingly.
Dandelion - Excellent for lymph system and as a blood cleanser and liver tonic. [At last it’s good for something!]
Fennel- Relieves cramps, constipation and may improve memory and reduce obesity.
Article from "Planting with your Pooch & Other Pets." Please call [760] 631-7886 for additional info.
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List – Horses
Plants Toxic to Horses
§ Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ African Wonder Tree | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis |
§ Alocasia (Elephant’s Ear) | Scientific Name: Alocasia spp. | Family: Araceae
§ Alsike Clover | Scientific Name: Trifolium hybridum | Family: Leguminosae
§ Ambrosia Mexicana (Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium) | Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys | Family: Chenopodiaceae
§ American Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
§ American Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ American Mandrake (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck’s Foot, Raccoonberry) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
§ American Yew | Scientific Name: Taxus canidensus | Family: Taxaceae
§ Angelica Tree (Hercules’ Club, Devil’s Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
§ Apple (Includes crabapples) | Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus | Family: Rosaceae
§ Apricot (Group also includes Plum , Peach, Cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca | Family: Rosaceae
§ Arum (Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Autumn Crocus (Meadow Saffron) | Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale | Family: Liliaceae
§ Avocado (Alligator Pear) | Scientific Name: Persea americana | Family: Lauraceae
§ Azalea (Rosebay, Rhododendron) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
§ Barnaby’s Thistle (Yellow Star Thistle) | Scientific Name: Centaurea solstitialis | Family: Compositae
§ Bead Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
§ Bergamot Orange (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia) | Scientific Name: Citrus Aurantium | Family: Rutaceae
§ Bird of Paradise Flower (Crane Flower, Bird’s Tongue Flower) | Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae
§ Bird’s Tongue Flower (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower) | Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae
§ Bishop’s Weed (Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne’s Lace) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
§ Bitter Root (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Black Calla (Solomon’s Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
§ Black Laurel (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe davisiae | Family: Ericaceae
§ Black Nightshade (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum nigrum | Family: Solanaceae
§ Black Walnut | Scientific Name: Juglans nigra | Family: Juglandaceae
§ Blackjack Pine (Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine) | Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
§ Bobbins (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Bog Laurel (Pale Laurel, Bog Kalmia) | Scientific Name: Kalmia poliifolia | Family: Ericaceae
§ Boxwood | Scientific Name: Buxus sp. | Family: Buxaceae
§ Bracken Fern (Brake Fern, Umbewe, Brake, Pasture Bracken, Hog-Pasture Bracken, Eagle fern, Umhlashoshana, Adelaarsvaring) | Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum | Family: Polypodiaceae
§ Brake Fern (Braken Fern, Umbewe, Brake, Pasture Bracken, Hog-Pasture Bracken, Eagle fern, Umhlashoshana, Adelaarsvaring) | Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum | Family: Polypodiaceae
§ Branching Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ Bread and Butter Plant (Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
§ Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Buckeye (Horse Chestnut) | Scientific Name: Aesculus spp | Family: Hippocastanaceae
§ Buckwheat | Scientific Name: Fagopyrum species | Family: Polygonaceae
§ Buddhist Pine (Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus) | Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family: Podocarpaceae
§ Bull Pine (Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Blackjack Pine) | Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
§ Burning Bush (Wahoo, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
§ Buttercup (Butter Cress, Figwort) | Scientific Name: Ranunculus sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Calamondin Orange | Scientific Name: Citrus mitis | Family: Rutaceae
§ Cape Jasmine (Gardenia) | Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae
§ Cardboard Palm (cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Zamia furfuracea | Family: Cycadaceae
§ Cardinal Flower (Lobelia, Indian Pink) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
§ Carolina Maple (Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple, Red Maple, Curled Maple, Acer Sanguineum, Soft Maple, Rufacer Rubrum) | Scientific Name: Acer rubrum | Family: Aceraceae
§ Castor Bean Plant (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean) | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphorbiaceae
§ Catsear (Flatweed, Cat’s Ear, False Dandelion) | Scientific Name: Hypochaeris radicata | Family: Asteraceae
§ Chamomile (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Compositae
§ Charlock (Wild Mustard, California Rape) | Scientific Name: Brassica kaber | Family: Cruciferae
§ Cherry | Scientific Name: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
§ Chinaberry Tree (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
§ Chinese Evergreen | Scientific Name: Aglaonema modestrum | Family: Araceae
§ Christmas Rose (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum; many varieties) | Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp. | Family: Compositae
§ Clematis (Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Climbing Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
§ Climbing Nightshade (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil’s Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed) | Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
§ Coffee Tree (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
§ Coleus (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
§ Common Privet (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum vulgare | Family: Oleaceae
§ Coontie Palm (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Zamia pumila | Family: Cycadaceae
§ Cow parsnip (Giant Hogweed) | Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae
§ Cowbane (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip) | Scientific Name: Cicuta species | Family: Apiaceae
§ Cuckoo-pint (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Cycads (Sago Palm, Fern Palm) | Scientific Name: Cycas and Zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae
§ Daffodil (Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
§ Deadly Nightshade (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae
§ Desert Azalea (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Desert Rose (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Dock (Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Rumex sp. | Family: Polygonaceae
§ Dog Daisy (Dog Fennel) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium | Family: Compositae
§ Dog Hobble (Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Black Laurel) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp. | Family: Ericaceae
§ Dogbane Hemp (Bitterroot, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Apocynum | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
§ Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus | Family: Liliaceae
§ English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus baccata | Family: Taxaceae
§ Eucalyptus (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Eucalyptus species | Family: Myrtaceae
§ European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
§ European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
§ False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
§ False Queen Anne’s Lace (Bishop’s Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
§ Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Name: Cycas species | Family: Cycadaceae
§ Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel ) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp. | Family: Ericaceae
§ Fetterbush (Staggerberry, Maleberry) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
§ Fiddleneck | Scientific Name: Amsinckia species | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Field Horsetail (Scouring rush, Common horsetail, Western horsetail) | Scientific Name: Equisetum arvense | Family: Equisetaceae
§ Field Pennycress | Scientific Name: Thlaspi arvense | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Fig (Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina | Family: Moraceae
§ Figwort (Buttercup, Butter Cress, Burwort, Crowfoot burwort) | Scientific Name: Ranunculus acris | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
§ Foxglove | Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea | Family: Scrophalariaceae
§ Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae
§ Garlic (Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Name: Allium sativum | Family: Liliaceae
§ Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
§ Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae
§ Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ Gladiola (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Gladiolus species | Family: Iridaceae
§ Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
§ Goatweed | Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
§ Golden Ragwort (Ragwort) | Scientific Name: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
§ Good Luck Plant (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Oxalis spp. |
§ Grapefruit | Scientific Name: Citrus paradisii | Family: Rutaceae
§ Greater Ammi (Bishop’s Weed, False Queen Anne’s Lace) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
§ Ground Apple (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
§ Groundsel (Ragwort, Senecio) | Scientific Name: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
§ Hahn’s Self Branching English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ Hashish (Marijuana, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
§ Heavenly Bamboo (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Heliotrope | Scientific Name: Heliotropium species | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Hellebore (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Hercules’ Club (Angelica Tree, Devil’s Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
§ Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
§ Hills of Snow (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
§ Hoary Alyssum | Scientific Name: Berteroa incana | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) | Scientific Name: Aesculus glabra | Family: Hippocastanaceae
§ Horseweed (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
§ Hortensia (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
§ Hosta (Plantain Lily, Funkia) | Scientific Name: Hosta plataginea | Family: Liliaceae
§ Hound’s Tongue | Scientific Name: Cynoglossum amabile | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
§ Hydrangea (Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
§ Indian Apple (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck’s Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Indian Borage (Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
§ Indian Hemp (Marijuana, Hashish) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
§ Indian Hemp (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root) | Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Indian Pink (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
§ Inkberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ Jack-in-the-pulpit (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil’s dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root) | Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum | Family: Araceae
§ Japanese Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus sp. | Family: Taxaceae
§ Jerusalem Cherry ( Natal cherry, Winter cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
§ Jimmy Weed (Burrow Weed) | Scientific Name: Haplopappus heterophyllus | Family: Mimosaceae
§ Jonquil (Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus jonquilla | Family: Amaryllidaceae
§ Kaffir Lily (Clivia Lily) | Scientific Name: Clivia minata | Family: Amaryllidaceae
§ Kiss-me-quick (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Klamath Weed ( St. John’s Wort) | Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
§ Kudu Lily (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Lady-of-the-night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Lambkill (Sheep Laurel) | Scientific Name: Kalmia augustifolia | Family: Ericaceae
§ Larkspur | Scientific Name: Delphinium species | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Laurel (Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush) | Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae
§ Leatherflower (Clematis, Virgin’s Bower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Leek (Elephant Garlic) | Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum | Family: Liliaceae
§ Lemon | Scientific Name: Citrus limonia | Family: Rutaceae
§ Lenten Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Lily of the Valley | Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis | Family: Liliaceae
§ Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris) | Scientific Name: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
§ Lime | Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia | Family: Rutaceae
§ Lobelia (Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
§ Loco Weed | Scientific Name: Astragalus and Oxytropis species | Family: Fabaceae
§ Locust | Scientific Name: Robinia species | Family: Mimosaceae
§ Lord-and-Ladies (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Maidens Breath (Baby’s Breath) | Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans | Family: Caryophyllaceae
§ Maleberry (Staggerbush, Fetterbush) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
§ Marijuana (Indian Hemp, Hashish) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
§ Mayapple (Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck’s Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Mayweed (Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
§ Meadow Saffron (Autumn Crocus) | Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale | Family: Liliaceae
§ Milfoil (Yarrow) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium | Family: Asteraceae
§ Milkweed | Scientific Name: Asclepias species | Family: Asclepiadaceae
§ Mistletoe “American” (American Mistletoe) | Scientific Name: Phoradendron flavescens | Family: Viscaceae
§ Mole Bean Plant | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphobiaceae
§ Morning-Noon-and-Night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Moss Rose (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
§ Mountain Laurel | Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae
§ Mum (Chrysanthemum, Daisy) | Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp. | Family: Compositae
§ Nandina (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Narcissus (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
§ Needlepoint Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ Nicotiana (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
§ Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae
§ Oak | Scientific Name: Quercus species | Family: Fagaceae
§ Oleander (Rose-Bay) | Scientific Name: Nerium oleander | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Onion | Scientific Name: Allium cepa | Family: Liliaceae
§ Orange | Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis | Family: Rutaceae
§ Oregon Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ Ornamental Pepper (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
§ Pacific Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
§ Pale Laurel | Scientific Name: Kalmia polifolia |
§ Paper White (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
§ Paraguayan Jasmine (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Patterson’s Curse (Viper’s Bugloss) | Scientific Name: Echium plantagineum | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Peach ( Plum , Apricot, Cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
§ Peacock Flower (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
§ Peony | Scientific Name: Paeonis officinalis | Family: Paeniaceae
§ Perennial Pea (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
§ Periwinkle (Running Myrtle. Vinca) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Pie Plant (Rhubarb) | Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae
§ Plantain Lily (Hosta) | Scientific Name: Hosta plantaginea | Family: Liliaceae
§ Plum (similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
§ Poison Daisy (Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
§ Poison Hemlock (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock) | Scientific Name: Conium maculatum | Family: Umbelliferae
§ Poison Parsnip (water hemlock, cowbane) | Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata | Family: Apiaceae
§ Ponderosa Pine (Blackjack Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine) | Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
§ Portulaca (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
§ Prayer Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant) | Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae
§ Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Prayer Bean) | Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae
§ Pride-of-India (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
§ Primrose | Scientific Name: Primula vulgaris | Family: Primulaceae
§ Privet (amur, wax-leaf, common privet) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum | Family: Oleaceae
§ Purslane (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
§ Ragwort (Golden Ragwort, Tansy) | Scientific Name: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
§ Ranger’s Button (White Heads) | Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
§ Rattlebox | Scientific Name: Crotalaria albida | Family: Papilionaceae
§ Rayless Goldenrod | Scientific Name: Haplopappus heterophyllus | Family: Asteraceae
§ Red Maple (Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple, Curled Maple, Soft Maple) | Scientific Name: Acer rubrum | Family: Aceraceae
§ Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
§ Rhubarb (Pie Plant) | Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae
§ Rock Moss (Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
§ Roman Chamomile (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Ground Apple) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
§ Rose of China (Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
§ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus, Rose of China) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
§ Rosebay (Rhododendron, Azalea) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
§ Running Myrtle (Periwinkle, Vinca) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Russian Knapweed | Scientific Name: Centaurea repens | Family: Compositae
§ Sabi Star (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Sacred Bamboo (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Sago Palm (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta, zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae
§ Scouring Rush (Field Horsetail, Common Horsetail, Western Horsetail) | Scientific Name: Equisetum arvense | Family: Equisetaceae
§ Seaside Daisy (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
§ Seven Bark (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Hills of Snow) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
§ Shamrock Plant (Good Luck Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Oxalis spp. |
§ Sheepkill (Mountain Laurel) | Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae
§ Showy Daisy (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
§ Skunk Cabbage (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage) | Scientific Name: Symplocarpus foetidus | Family: Araceae
§ Solomon’s Lily (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
§ Spanish Thyme (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
§ Spindle Tree (Wahoo, Burning Bush) | Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
§ Spring Parsley | Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum | Family: Apiaceae
§ St. John’s Wort (Klamath Weed) | Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
§ Staggerbush (Fetterbush, Maleberry) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
§ Starch Root (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Wake Robin, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Stinking Chamomile (Mayweed, Poison Daisy) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
§ Sudan Grass / Hybrid Sudan | Scientific Name: Sorhum vulgare var. sudanesis | Family: Gramineae
§ Superb Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily) | Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
§ Swamp Maple (Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Curled Maple, Soft Maple) | Scientific Name: Acer rubrum | Family: Aceraceae
§ Sweet Pea (Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
§ Sweet Potato Vine (Sweet potato) | Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas | Family: Convolvulaceae
§ Sweetheart Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Branching Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
§ Texas Umbrella Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Bead Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
§ Tobacco (Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
§ Tomato Plant | Scientific Name: Lycopersicon spp | Family: Solanaceae
§ Tree Tobacco (Nicotania, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
§ Tulip | Scientific Name: Tulipa species | Family: Liliaceae
§ Umbrella Leaf (Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck’s Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
§ Vinca (Periwinkle, Running Myrtle) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Viper’s Bugloss (Patterson’s Curse) | Scientific Name: Echium plantagineum | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Viper’s Bugloss | Scientific Name: Echium vulgare | Family: Boraginaceae
§ Virgin’s Bower (Clematis, Leatherflower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
§ Wahoo (Burning Bush, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Name: Euonymus occidentalis | Family: Celastraceae
§ Wake Robin (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
§ Water Hemlock (cowbane, poison parsnip) | Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata | Family: Apiaceae
§ Water Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes | Family: Pontederiaceae
§ Wax-Leaf (privet, amur, common privet) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum | Family: Oleaceae
§ Weeping Fig (fig, indian rubber plant) | Scientific Name: Ficus sp. | Family: Moraceae
§ Western Yellow Pine (Blackjack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine) | Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
§ Western Yew (English Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
§ White Heads (Ranger’s Button) | Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
§ White Snakeroot (fall poison, richweed, tremetol) | Scientific Name: Eupatorium rugosum | Family: Asteraceae
§ White/Black/Yellow Indian Mustard | Scientific Name: Brassica species | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Wild Arum (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon’s Lily) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
§ Wild Calla (Black Calla, Wild Arum, Solomon’s Lily) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
§ Wild Coffee (Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
§ Wild Radish | Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Winter Cherry (Natal Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
§ Winterberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
§ Wintercress | Scientific Name: Barbarea orthoceras | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Wisteria | Scientific Name: wisteria species | Family: Fabaceae
§ Wormseed Mustard | Scientific Name: Erysimum cheiranthoides | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Yarrow (milfoil) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium | Family: Asteraceae
§ Yellow Oleander | Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana | Family: Apocynaceae
§ Yellow Pine (Blackjack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Bull Pine) | Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
§ Yellow Starthistle | Scientific Name: Centaurea solstitialis | Family: Compositae
§ Yellowrocket | Scientific Name: Barbarea vulgaris | Family: Brassicaceae
§ Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
§ Yew (japanese yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus sp. | Family: Taxaceae
§ Yew Pine (buddhist pine) | Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family: Podocarpacaea
§ Yucca | Scientific Name: Yucca sp. | Family: Agavaceae
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Re-thinking Your Back Yard in a Pet-friendly Way
Written by Administrator
Some of you have just adopted a dog...hopefully from one of our wonderful shelters. Other pet owners may be considering some new land-scaping either as a direct result of fires or rainstorms here in Southern California, or are just considering updating the yard in general.We have multiple microclimates and geographical terrains here in San Diego and not all instructions are generally applicable. I would suggest before doing any new planting in your area that you call the Master Gardeners Association of San Diego County. They have a hotline number at (858) 694-2860 [also www.mastergardenerssandiego.org] and will be able to provide the latest information on your specific area.As for your new pooch, basic necessities for his safety and comfort include: good fencing, shady spots to lie in, shelter from the elements [unless you have a doggie door] and a good location for plenty of fresh water and food safe from insects...and dont forget toys! Checking out your dogs habit patterns can make the layout an easier solution. As you begin to think where everything should go, it would also be a good idea to ask yourself the following questions:
- Where does Poochie like to sleep when hes outside?
- Where is his favorite shady spot?
- Where is he starting to make paths in the yard? This usually involves a border near the fence... is this area dangerous to your pet or plants?
- Is he starting to dig or tear up the yard in general...or just certain spots?
Answering these questions can start you on the path to a pet-friendly yard. You can also access more information on pet-friendly landscaping, tips on eliminating bad habits, pet-safe plants and pesticides, and natural wildlife deterrents from your local shelter or from Planting with Your Pooch classes and information packets available here at PetLovers Publications [760] 631-7886. We all want you, your pooch and your plants to live happily in your yard together.Judy Macomber, Master Gardener and Editor of PetLovers Publications
| I dunno, Doc. Something just seems to come over me like this “need.” |
Why Do Dogs Dig??
Breed of Pet
Do you have a Daschund? Terrier? Some breeds like these type of varmint dogs are “natural born” diggers. Others just have that “hankering” from the get go. Try to check out if there may be other reasons such as :
a] Basic needs…do you have cool shady areas?
b] Is he “looking for love in all the wrong places”? If you haven’t spayed or neutered your pet, it may be urges that are overwhelming. Protect Poochie and insure better health by having this done promptly
c] Loneliness and Boredom…spending enough time with this special pet? Lots of walks? Are there toys and activities to occupy him while you’re not there?
*Also remember…if your dog is prone to dig or new and just bonding with you, do not let him see you planting [digging to him] in the yard. THAT’S ONE OF HIS BEHAVIORS…so for all he knows you’re joining him in this fun activity…and he’s hoping you’re burying something good for him to eat…steaks would be nice!
BUT …If dig he must!…try sandpiles and a digging area. Yes, you can give Poochie his own little spot in some area you designate. Provide toys and bury some in there for him yourself…and when you see Poochie digging in an unacceptable place, lead him gently over to the good area and pet him ..even dig some there yourself to show him it’s acceptable. I know how silly this sounds [forget what the neighbors think!]. ..but it can work. Treats for staying in the right spot add incentive.
The Chew Chew Boogie…or is it the Blues?
Does your dog seem to mouth your greenery to the point of devastation?
Well…if you have a puppy, it’s to be expected. Remember he’s teething and just trying to get relief. Where are those toys and chews?
A. Change in Routine…anxiety attacks can spur on a chewing behavior. Spend more time with him and lots of petting and patience. Provide chewing toys with your supervision.
B Dietary Deficiencies: Check for Calcium or change dog food…your vet and a good animal nutritionist can help you with this.
Boredom…well you know