Vriksha nursery

Vriksha nursery is a second generation nursery based in Mumbai where we strive to change the face of urban gardening in India with over 25,000 gardens executed in Maharashtra/Goa/Gujarat. We have a team of dedicated professionals who will leave no stone unturned to give you gardens of the utmost quality. Vriksha nursery has been synonymous with innovation in our field be it set landscaping(over 15000 teleserials/movies/adfilms), temporary landscapes (over 2500 exhibitions and weddings),ikebana flower arrangements, urban farming, rooftop gardens,living walls etc.
contact us :9820704069 Email: shaan_lalwani@hotmail.com
or better still
Drop by at: 1 ganga apts ,
irla railway soc(2nd last bungalow lane opp papilon hotel )
mumbai 400056.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011

A safe walk in the park: Plants to look out for while walking ur pet.


Theres something about gardens that instantly converts dogs into cows and cats into goats.Iv got 3 dogs and 1 cat…and living in a nursery its sooper hard to control these frisky furballs .Plants have a distinct aroma ,taste and effects.homes and and gardens can be death-traps for dogs. They will eat anything, drink anything. If you want to make your home and your garden safe for your dog, then read on.
there are many points you need to look into to make a pet friendly greenspace:
1)Store away harmful products out of your pet's reach. Such as garden chemicals, detergents, motor oils, medicines and so on.

2)Lock away sharp implements when you are not using them.

3)Keep your dog inside when mowing the lawn or trimming the hedges

4)Be extra carefull while putting down rodent poisions.



Plant selection is the most important step in creating a safe green space for your furry buddies.iv identified about 25 var that landscape desigeners in mumbai extencively use and are extremely dangerous for our pets .

1)Azalea : Stomach irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate and rhythm, convulsions, coma, some death.
2)Bird of Paradise: the seeds cause convulsions ,sometimes fits.
3)Alocasia :Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
4)Asparagus fern:allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.)
5)aloe viera:Vomiting, change in urine color (red)
6)Caesalpinia:Vomiting and diarrhea.
7)Begonia:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. Tubers are the most toxic.
8)Boxwood:Dogs and cats: vomiting, diarrhea; Horses: colic, diarrhea, respiratory failure, seizures
9)Buttercup:Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and wobbly gait
10) Jasmine/mogra: Mild vomiting and/or diarrhea, hives
11)Cardboard Palm/zamias:Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death.
12)Dieffenbachia:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth , tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
13)jade:Nausea, retching
14)Monstera:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
15)Dracaena:Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats).
16)Good Luck Plant:All parts of the plant have toxic potential, although the possibility of serious effects is usually limited to ingestions of large quantities. Consuming Oxalis species can produce colic in horses, and kidney failure is possible if significant amounts are eaten
17)Hydrangea:Vomiting, depression, diarrhea. Cyanide intoxication is rare – usually produces more of a gastrointestinal disturbance.
18)Adenium:Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heart beat, death
19)Lantana camara:Vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness. Liver failure – more common in livestock.
20)Spathiphyllum :Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
21)Sansevieria:Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
22)Nerium oleander :All parts contain a highly toxic cardiac glycoside much like digitoxin, and can cause colic, diarrhea (possibly bloody), sweating, incoordination, shallow/difficult breathing, muscle tremors, recumbency, and possibly death from cardiac failure.
23)Vinca rosea :Vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, depression, tremors, seizures, coma, death.
24)Schefflera:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
25)Yucca:Vomiting, diarrhea .

Look out for these plants guys iv experienced loosing my crazy black labrador smirfie first hand due to posioning .
Now now wipe that grin off your face...beeing outdoors with your pets is not all that bad. As iv listed out the dangerous plants ill make sure i make a list of 25 plants that your pets would love to eat and would do them wonders. Also it would be a brilliant option for those of you living in socities with gardens to look into landscapeing it into a beautiful pet paradise.

1 comment:

  1. Hi
    I was googling around to find which kind of plants or trees could be planted outside of our compound wall. We had to cut off a huge neem tree because its roots were cracking our home. I want to plant some trees so that it helps environment.

    Thanks
    ssreenathv@gmail.com

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