Beautiful but dangerous: the risky plants hiding in your backyard

Beautiful but Dangerous: The Risky Plants Hiding in Your Backyard

Many garden favorites are actually dangerous plants that can cause harm. It's essential to learn how to identify, avoid, and stay safe around poisonous plants.

Graham Ross warns: "It's a fantastic time to be out in the garden... But when you're out there, you need to be careful. There are things that bite, but I find when I go out into the yard, it's often the plants that I get bitten by."

Your garden can be a hazardous place, with plants that can sting, cut, or cause severe allergic reactions. Common dangers include thorns, sharp leaves, harmful sap, and poisonous flowers.

To stay safe, it's crucial to know how to spot and avoid these risky plants in your own backyard.

Author's summary: Beware of poisonous plants in your garden.

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Better Homes and Gardens Better Homes and Gardens — 2025-10-17

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