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Smiling grandmother in glasses waters pink petunias with a metal can while a fluffy sable dog sniffs the stream of water. 7 / 26

Grandma Dot Just Wanted to Water Her Petunias. Waffles Needed a Closer Look.

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Every gardener needs a quality inspector, and Waffles has volunteered. Grandma Dot crouches beside a wooden raised bed in a gray cardigan and soft blue tee, curly gray hair tousled and glasses perched on her nose, tipping a silver watering can over a row of pink petunias and purple blooms. She smiles warmly as a gentle spray sprinkles the soil. Waffles has pushed her fluffy sable face right up to the spout, nose nearly in the water, eyes fixed on the droplets with deep curiosity. Behind them, a cluttered porch holds terra-cotta pots, rubber boots, a plaid blanket, gardening gloves and a jar of tools, while chalk drawings brighten the walkway.

Gardens and dogs can get along beautifully with a little planning. Many common garden products, including some fertilizers, slug baits and insecticides, can be dangerous if a dog licks or eats them, so store them out of reach and follow label directions carefully. Mulch made from cocoa shells should be avoided around dogs. Some popular plants can also upset a dog's stomach, so it is worth checking a list of pet-safe plants before you buy. Standing water in saucers and buckets can grow bacteria, so offer fresh drinking water instead. If your dog nibbles something questionable, talk to your vet.

The petunias are getting a drink, and so, apparently, is Waffles' nose. Dot does not seem to mind sharing the job one bit.

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