Did you know that it is possible to make your home pet friendly? How? By choosing the right plants! The combination of plants and animals in the home is not that difficult to achieve. But it is necessary to follow some very precise steps to avoid problems. That’s why, here at Realigro, we have decided to give you some advice on how to make your home pet friendly, without giving up the beauty of indoor plants. So if you have pets in your home, you’ve come to the right place! In the next few lines, you will discover how easy it is to maintain this balance! So if you’re ready, let’s get started!
Having animals in your home also means that you have to teach them to respect existing objects. Who has never seen their pet nibbling on slippers or some piece of furniture? Well, just think what can happen when the object in question is a plant that is toxic to your four-legged friend’s health. This is why it is so important to select your plants carefully. Precisely because of this. So which plants are not harmful to your pets? If you are not a green expert, here are a few tips:
One element that can make a difference is undoubtedly easy access to plants. It is well known that plants, especially if they are flowering, are very attractive to your animals. To avoid seeing them spilled on the floor or worse, nibbled on, choose inaccessible places. Shelves, or in general high shelves, and hanging baskets. This will create a lot of movement and allow you to avoid direct contact between plants and animals. In this case, the advice given above does not apply. You can also indulge in more unusual and delicate plants without fear!
You have nowhere to put your plants away from animals? We have a solution for you here too. The classic “grandmother’s” remedies. Which are never wrong! Animals in general don’t particularly like citrusy smells. We recommend preparing a mixture of water and lemon juice and spraying it on all the leaves. For a better and more effective effect, place lemon peels on the surface of the soil. As well as being an excellent remedy, this method is also a super repellent against insect pests.
Last but not least is the remedy of gradualness. Introduce new plants into your home environment gradually. This way your four-legged friends will become familiar with the new plants more quickly.
Our guide ends here. Have you seen how easy it is to make your home pet friendly? If you would like to know more, stay tuned to our portal!
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