How to plant a dog friendly flower bed?

Question

I have a small flower bed in the backyard of my new house. I'd like to plant something pretty and easy to care for there (gardening novice) but I need to make sure it's dog friendly- especially since all the really nice flowers are on the aspca poison list. It is a shady area in zone 6. Any suggestions on good plants that won't harm my pup?

Answer 1

While I'm not sure about the poisonous aspect, here are some that are friendly for dogs walking through them -- hostas, ferns, boxwood, daylilies. You can also put up a small wooden fence around it to discourage the dog from entering.

Answer 2

I woud look on other neighbers plants if you like em and if they have a dog or ask a local nurserie for advise

Answer 3

The best thing to do is put a three-foot fence around your garden.  The fence close to the plants will deter the dogs from entering and thus eating the plants.

Plant them some grass to eat if they want to chew on greens.