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An elderly couple in blue sweaters plants tomato seedlings while a red and white Corgi digs a hole in the garden soil. 21 / 32

Frank and Dottie Planted Tomatoes in a Neat Row. Biscuit Started His Own.

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Spring planting is in full swing, and everyone has a job. Dottie kneels in the dark soil in a blue sweater and padded vest, firming the earth around a tiny tomato seedling with her fingers. Frank, in a matching blue sweater and knit beanie, holds up another young plant, ready to set it into the ground. And Biscuit? He has dug a hole of his own right next to the row, front paws deep in the dirt, nose pressed to the bottom of his excavation with an expression of total seriousness. A trowel, a watering can, wicker baskets of seedlings, and a wooden fence surround the busy garden bed.

Digging is a natural behavior for many dogs, and Corgis, with their busy minds and sturdy front legs, can be enthusiastic diggers. They may dig out of boredom, to cool off, or simply because loose soil smells fascinating. Giving a dog a designated digging spot, like a sandbox with buried toys, can save the vegetable beds. Garden safety matters too. Tomato leaves and stems, along with green unripe tomatoes, contain compounds that can upset a dog's stomach, and many fertilizers, bone meal, and slug baits are risky if eaten. Store garden products securely and check labels before using them where pets roam.

Biscuit's hole might not hold a tomato plant, but he's clearly proud of his work. In this garden, every member of the family pitches in.

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