Where to buy plants as Monty Don launches dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show

The King and Queen began their visit to the Chelsea Flower Show run by the Royal Horticultural Society by touring the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, designed by broadcaster and TV gardener Monty Don with dogs in mind.

Featuring grass areas, a water feature for pets to enjoy and a large tree providing shade, the brick paths are inscribed with the names of beloved pets, including Monty Don's dog Ned.

The Queen patted Monty's dog Ned and the royal couple were shown bricks in the path engraved with the names of their own dogs - the King's Lagotto Romagnolo, Snuff, and the Queen's adopted Jack Russell terrier Bluebell and her new puppy Moley, along with Beth, another much-loved rescue dog who died last year.

"We have a scruffy lawn," said the TV gardener, gesturing to the grass, adding "lots of toys and we have a dog" as he looked at his pet.

Following this week's show, the dog garden will be moved to Battersea Dog & Cats Home, of which Camilla is patron. Monty Don of plants toxic to dogs, such as alliums and foxgloves, in the garden, explaining that he has these flowers in his own garden alongside his pets without issue.

If Monty's dog garden has inspired you to sort your own outdoor space out, we've run through some of the places you can pick up plants and other items.

While not dog-friendly, foxgloves are known for being compact, hardy perennials and will provide an abundance of sturdy flowering spikes which will attract a succession of pollinating insects throughout the summer. Gardening Express stocks the

Meanwhile Alliums make a bold statement in any garden, growing over one meter tall in ideal conditions and featuring large, symmetrical, round flower clusters. They can also be bought from

If your canine is more prone to chewing things they shouldn't, other plants that are dog-friendly include camelias. There's currently an offer on a taking the price down from £59.99 to £29.99.

There's only been one review left to date, with that buyer writing: "I ordered four of these to plant in troughs. They arrived very quickly, extremely well packaged, and what's more, they are absolutely stunning! The new compact ' volunteer' variety are breathtakingly beautiful."

Sunflowers are also considered safe for dogs, with a 20-30cm plant for £12.99.

Monty Don alluded to the wear and tear having a dog puts your lawn through. Thankfully, there is grass seed out there that claims to combat the effects our canine companions produce.

One such product is sold on Amazon. A that's said to be "urine resistant and "durable". It's averaged four stars out of five, with one reviewer saying: "The Avern Dog Patch Grass Seed with GroMax has truly worked wonders for my lawn, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This product has proven to be a game-changer for repairing damaged turf and overseeding, making my lawn look magnificent once again."

However, another did point out: "Seems to take a long time to germinate even though I've mixed it with topsoil and a very good compost. Not sure if it's to do with the lack of sun this year though."

The Chelsea Flower Show is running until Saturday, May 24.