Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Wordless Wednesday




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Our Doodle of the Day:



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Our Tip of the Day:
We've been discussing the dangers that might arise with the coming of Spring, such as toxic plants, dangerous insects, and the hazards of chemicals such as pesticides and weed killers. Now, for the next couple of days, we'll offer some tips on how to make your yard and garden pet friendly. If you indeed have a garden area in your yard, consider in some way gating it off, so that you can access it when needed but also so that your furbaby can neither trample through it nor access potentially dangerous items within the garden. Even material such as chicken wire can easily be used as a gate, as long as it is safely and securely installed. In the case that your garden is not gated off, or simply as an extra precaution, consider sticking to plants that are not toxic to furbabies, such as daisies, jasmine, orchids, and roses (although do be aware of the dangers of thorns!). A variety of herbs are also safe, such as parsley, basil, and oregano, just to name a couple. Also, consider using only fertilizers that are safe. Rather than using potentially hazardous blood or bone meal, for example, consider the use of safe compost or manure to fertilize your garden area. You can indeed enjoy both a healthy furbaby and a healthy garden, just with a few extra precautions!

9 comments:

Marg said...

Hi there Astrid. That is such a good shot of your good looking nose. You all have a great day.

The Island Cats said...

That's quite the nose you have, Astrid. ;)

pilch92 said...

You have the cutest nose Astrid and the drawing of you is adorable too. Excellent tips. Nothing is getting into our garden, my hubby has it more guarded than a prison with a regular fence and an electric fence plus pan that bang on poles to scare deer away.

Three Chatty Cats said...

Beautiful photos! I love nose shots.

The Swiss Cats said...

We love your cute nose, Astrid ! Purrs

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...

Oh, Astrid ... you and your nose are just too cute!

Cathy Keisha said...

Atrid, your nose has the market cornered on Wordless Wednesdays. Back when TW had a garden, she didn't use toxins but there were all kinds of veggies and flowers that were probably toxin yet none of the neighbor's cats or the stray cats got sick. I think they know enough, even if house cats don't. Of course, they also had catnip and catmint to play in.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Can I smooch your nose, Astrid?

meowmeowmans said...

Cutest woofie nose ever, Astrid! :)