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How to Landscape a Dog-Friendly Garden
- Observe your dog's habits and routines. Your dog's breed can offer some important information about their behavior. ...
- Install sturdy fences and gates. ...
- Replace all or part of your lawn. ...
- Don't plant the perimeter—a dog will patrol his territory. ...
- Use more containers and raised planter boxes. ...
- Select plants carefully.
- How do I make my garden dog-friendly?
- What can I use instead of grass for my dog?
- What is the best garden for dogs?
- What garden plants are safe for dogs?
- What outside plants are safe for dogs?
- What is the best ground cover for a dog run?
- Can I have a nice lawn with dogs?
- What is the toughest grass for dogs?
- Is Lavender toxic to dogs?
- Do you need a backyard for a dog?
How do I make my garden dog-friendly?
Garden safety tips
- Always supervise your dog in the garden.
- Check your fences are secure and there aren't any gaps that your curious pooch could wriggle through!
- Make sure your dog's flea, tick and worming treatments are up to date.
- Take a look at your plants to make sure you don't have anything toxic for dogs.
What can I use instead of grass for my dog?
Clover: Clover is safe for dogs to eat and is tougher than grass and less likely to stain. Synthetic turf: Turf is a low maintenance option that will not stain. It also reduces the need for other types of yard work, like mowing, and stops your dog from digging.
What is the best garden for dogs?
Plant large, established perennials and choose robust plants such as nepeta, astilbe and hardy geranium (avoid Pelargonium species, which can be toxic to dogs and, confusingly, have the common name geranium). Use a good backbone of sturdy shrubs such as viburnum or shrub roses.
What garden plants are safe for dogs?
14 Dog-Safe Plants To Spruce Up Your Garden
- Camellia. These flowering shrubs take some work to establish, but once they're firmly rooted in your garden they'll keep coming back each year with little effort. ...
- Dill. ...
- Garden Marigolds. ...
- Fuchsias. ...
- Magnolia Bushes. ...
- Purple Basil. ...
- Sunflower. ...
- Pineapple Sage.
What outside plants are safe for dogs?
15 Dog-Safe Plants You Can Add to Almost Any Garden Right Now
- Camellia. These flowering shrubs take some work to establish, but once they're firmly rooted in your garden they'll keep coming back each year with little effort. ...
- Dill. ...
- Dog-Safe Garden Marigold Plants. ...
- Fuchsias. ...
- Magnolia Bushes. ...
- Purple Basil Dog-Safe Plant. ...
- Sunflower. ...
- Rosemary.
What is the best ground cover for a dog run?
Here are eight dog run groundcover options to consider:
- Natural Grass.
- Wood Chips.
- Gravel.
- Concrete.
- Paving Stones.
- Dirt.
- Artificial Grass.
- Rubber Padding.
Can I have a nice lawn with dogs?
To keep your lawn looking nice, it's important to choose a hearty grass. Tall Fescue grass is a stronger grass, and better at handling dog urine. ... If you have problem spots in your lawn, you can add in the perennial form of Ryegrass. For high foot traffic, consider Kentucky bluegrass or Bermuda grass.
What is the toughest grass for dogs?
Dog Tuff™ Grass (Cynodon 'PWIN04S') is an amazing, highly drought-resistant lawn grass perfect for high traffic and play areas. It has excellent durability in yards with dogs and is resistant to yellowing from dog urine.
Is Lavender toxic to dogs?
Lavender, the plant, does contain a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. The linalool is found in such small concentrations, however, that this is rarely an issue. Problems arise only if a dog ingests a very large quantity of lavender.
Do you need a backyard for a dog?
Without a fenced yard, you would need to take your dog outside on a leash even for bathroom breaks. That really isn't fair to any dog larger than a Chihuahua. Dogs don't like being tethered to a leash all the time. It is possible, especially with a small dog, to get by with an outdoor exercise pen ("ex-pen").
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