(Divulgação Grupo A.Yoshii/CASACOR)
Gardens and vegetable gardens have become popular among many people, especially because they offer a
direct connection with nature and provide
well-being and relaxation . In addition, using
plants in decoration is a trend that promises to continue for a long time. Many people take up
gardening as a hobby , but the task becomes more delicate when you have a pet – both in choosing the species and in maintaining the garden.
Mônica Costa Paisagismo - Jardim dos Alecrins. O perfume dos alecrins é protagonista na praça central da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2022. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Priority should be given to plants that are not toxic to animals, as explained by Maysa Pellizzaro, a master in Preventive Veterinary Medicine. “Plants such as
azalea, snake plant, elephant ear, sagebrush, and Adam’s rib , lucky flower, snake plant, hydrangea and lily , which are very common in Brazil, can cause acute poisoning in animals, affecting the liver, kidneys and other organs, and can even be fatal. depending on the quantity, type and individual susceptibility of the pet”, he warns.
Deborah Nazareth e Gisele Viana - Átrio Bodoquena. Os arcos originais da casa abraçam a praça integrada ao restaurante, o paisagismo permite uma sensações através de ervas aromáticas como alecrim, hortelã e manjericão, que exalam aromas. Oliveiras, romã e lavandas trazem a essência do mediterrâneo e a Costela de Adão e a Guaimbê tropicalismo. Monolitos, da Serra de Bodoquena, com suas formas orgânicas são um belo contraste com a arquitetura de linhas retas. O espelho d’água pode ser atravessado por outro monolito. Nele, seixos rolados lembram o leito de um rio, enquanto uma cascata garante tranquilidade e ajuda a refrescar o ambiente. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
As an alternative, the specialist recommends several species that can replace toxic ones and that bring aroma and well-being to you and your pet - and some can be used as seasonings and produce fruit:
- Basil;
- Parsley;
- Coriander;
- Cinnamon;
- lemon balm;
- Sage;
- Rosemary;
- Zucchini;
- Banana tree;
- Cucumber;
- Pumpkin;
- Melon;
- Watermelon;
- Sleeve.
“Some ornamental plants can also be included in the garden without causing harm to the health of animals, such as violets, peperomia, bamboo, ferns, orchids, camellias and succulents,” adds the veterinarian.
Garden maintenance
(Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)
"Placing some kind of food for them to chew, such as corn or birdseed, and offering toys filled with food or that they can scratch and climb are interesting solutions to distract them from the plants," recommends the architect from Grupo A.Yoshii, Lorena Santos.
Marina Pimentel Paisagismo - Jardim Particular. Projeto da CASACOR Brasília 2022. (Edgard Cesar/CASACOR)
Another essential point for growing a garden in places where there are pets is the
choice of lawn , which needs to be resistant to keep up with their pace without suffering too much wear and tear. Lorena recommends
São Carlos and Emerald grass , which are species more resistant to trampling than others.
Safety for all
The
decoration also needs to contribute to making the space truly pet-friendly, that is, maintaining the
safety of the animal, its owner and the plants . The architect warns of some elements, common in everyday life, but which should preferably be kept away from the reach of the little animal. “Glass ornaments, sharp objects and cleaning products must be kept out of reach of animals. It is recommended to use protective nets, gates, fences and walls to prevent falls and escapes,” he explains.
Ginkgo Paisagismo - Travessa dos Olhares. CASACOR RS 2022 / Um jardim criado com o objetivo de fazer parar, relaxar e reparar no entorno. Um paisagismo tropical com uma ilha mediterrânea que cria diversos ângulos de contemplação. O projeto abraça toda a fachada da construção centenária, integrando a vegetação existente com novas espécies. (Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)
In addition, it is important to keep trash cans out of their reach, as they may contain chemicals and sharp objects. Maysa also reminds us that it is necessary to think about the height of gates and walls, especially because cats are capable of jump from considerable heights.
