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Every Garden Needs a Supervisor. Hank's Has Spots and Very Strong Opinions.

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Morning chores in Hank's garden come with a supervisor. The old man is crouched low beside the flower bed, tipping a dented metal watering can so a fine spray rains down over pink petunias, purple lavender, and a few cheerful yellow blooms. Ziggy sits on the edge of the stone path just out of splash range, front paws together, eyes following the stream of water as it sparkles into the soil. Hank looks completely absorbed in the work, a gentle concentration on his face.

A garden can be a wonderful place for a cat, but it's smart to know which plants are safe. Petunias are generally considered nontoxic to cats, which makes them a friendly choice for pet households. Lavender is a little different, since it contains compounds that can cause stomach upset if a cat chews on it, though most cats leave it alone. Lilies are the big one to avoid entirely, because even small amounts of any part of a true lily can cause serious harm to cats. Garden products like fertilizers, slug bait, and pesticides should be stored securely. If you're unsure about a plant, check a reliable pet poison list or ask your vet.

Ziggy seems content to let Hank do the actual watering. His contribution is moral support and a firm commitment to staying dry, and frankly, the flowers are doing just fine.

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