Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

While a lot of people probably think of houseplants as nothing more than decorations—pets can mistake them as food or toys.

You know that first cold snap when you want to turn your whole house into a cozy little jungle? Candles going, fairy lights ...

Holiday plants such as Christmas cactus, moth orchids, and bromeliads can also be safer options for pets, says Whittenburg.

A reader has asked a question: where she can locate reliable information on house plants which are unsafe for her 60lb dog? She stated that she doesn’t trust the information she has found on the ...

Are you a pet parent and a plant lover? While houseplants can bring your home to life and enhance the atmosphere, you should be aware that some can be harmful to your furry friends. There are over 700 ...

Choosing plants can be tricky if you have pets, especially those with a tendency to nibble anything they can get their paws ...

While people don’t eat houseplants and rarely munch on shrubs or ground cover, your pets probably do. That's why you need to be really, really sure your pet won’t try to snack on your plants before ...

As people mark the first days of spring by planting flowers and other greenery, veterinarians say it's critical to prevent our furry friends from eating toxic buds and leaves this time of year.

Houseplants are a great way to add some style to your home, but they can be a problem for our furry friends. If you have a curious pet that might try to nibble on your plants, it’s important to select ...

We use terms such as landscaping for the design of plants in a yard and hardscaping for human-made elements that enhance the outdoor space. But did you know there is a fairly new term for planning a ...

Evolutionary biologist Noah Whiteman has a poison garden outside of his home. "There's nothing illegal in there," he told Business Insider. "Pretty much any plant, I think of as poisonous because it ...