A Pet Friendly Gardening Tip

Most of you gardeners may already know this, but I'd like to share a tip I've learned just in case. At the beginning of Spring, I discovered aphids on my big pot of salvia. Since most aphid killers are toxic to pets, I just ignored it, but no more. I've discovered that a spray bottle, filled with water and a few drops of Ivory dishwashing soap is as good as any chemical on the market, and less expensive than insecticidal soap. Simply apply your Ivory mixture to the affected area, leave it a few seconds, then give it a stiff spray with the hose. The aphids are gone, and your pets are safe. What could be better than that?