Gardeners tend to grow the flowers they enjoy seeing in their garden; and while some flowers are beautiful, they can make domestic animals sick if ingested. Know the do's and don'ts of growing pet-friendly plants and what types of plants to avoid for pet health, courtesy of EasyPetFence.com.

Poisonous plants to pets:

• Dahlia: Great for pollinators, but not for pets!
• Daisies
• Iris: Deer resistant; but not meant for pets.
• Lillies
• Peony: A hazard for dogs that can make them vomit, drool excessively and give them diarrhea. However, deer hate the taste and smell of peonies!
• Lavender: Another pollinating-friendly plant
• Geraniums: Another plant for deer resistance; however, this plant causes skin rashes, low blood pressure, lethargy and loss of appetite in dogs.
• Aloe Vera: Great for skin wounds on people; however, it can cause tremors and diarrhea in dogs.
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips

Go ahead and grow these pet-safe plants:

• Aster: Pollinating insects welcomed!
• Cilantro
• African Violets
• Marigolds: Keeps deer out of lawns and gardens while feeding butterflies!
• Hibiscus: Deer-resistant
• Pansies
• Petunias
• Sage
• Sunflowers: A favorite food for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.
• Thyme: A Deer-resistant herb.