Turn your plot into a pet haven: Take a lead from Monty Don and keep beloved dogs safe and happy says Ciar Byrne Monty Don's dogs – Ned the golden retriever, Patti the Yorkshire terrier and the much-missed Nigel and Nellie – have delighted viewers of BBC's Gardeners' World for years.
So it is only fitting that the RHS has announced that the first ever show garden designed by Monty for the Chelsea Flower Show, where we are more used to seeing him as the TV host, will be a dog-friendly space.
When we got our cockapoo, Baxter, the first thing we did was to make the boundaries of our garden completely secure so we can let him outside without fear of him escaping.
Smaller domestic animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, benefit from being allowed to run around in a secure pen on a lawn, so long as the weather is not too hot or cold.
But if you have pets, there are plenty of measures you can take to make sure your garden is a happy and safe place for them.
