Beautiful but dangerous: the risky plants hiding in your backyard

Risky Plants in Your Backyard

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

“It’s a fantastic time to be out in the garden... But when you’re out there, you need to be careful,” says Graham Ross, a garden expert.

Graham warns that it's not just bugs like snakes, spiders, and mosquitoes that you need to be careful of, but also plants that can sting, cut, or cause severe allergic reactions.

Even everyday plants can hurt you if you're not careful, with hazards like thorns, sharp leaves, harmful sap, and poisonous flowers.

Here's how to spot and stay away from some of the most dangerous 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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