These flowers around NJ may be toxic for your pets

New Jersey is now well into the spring season. Of course, that also means we're well into allergy season, too, which is probably one of the only drawbacks of this time of year.

And the season goes on, those sniffles and watery eyes from all those flowers out there will become more and more noticeable. Fortunately, all those flowers are beautiful to look at.

But what you see now won't necessarily last. In fact, a good portion of flowers will die back as the season progresses, allowing other flowers to emerge. And that'll be the case all summer long and through the fall, when our growing season finally comes to a close.

And of course, we all take pride in what we plant. From the seasonal changes to the different varieties of flowers, the options in New Jersey are limitless.

But if you're a pet owner, you need to be particularly careful with the type of plants you decide to plant. Sure, you should pick what you like. After all, it's not worth it if you don't find it particularly attractive.

Not all are safe

As for your pets, that's a different story. And there are some types of flowers you might want to pay extra attention to.

That's not to say we shouldn't grow these, as many of these flowers are found all over the Garden State. But rather, it's more of a heads-up when it comes to flowers that can be toxic to our furry friends.

If you're looking to plant around your house, here are a few options you might want to keep your pet from getting too comfortable around. It's not that these plants won't make the environment nicer, it's just a matter of being smart with how to place them.

Again, there's nothing wrong with planting any of these if you have pets. Just be aware and try to keep your pet from consuming, chewing, or digging up any of these plants.

The safest option, of course, is to avoid planting anything that might be toxic to your pet in the first place. And if that's your preferred direction, then these flowers might be a safer bet for you.

Much like the ones highlighted above, these will beautify your landscape just as much while also remaining safer for our four-legged friends.

The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 Sunday morning host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.