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Anyone who shares their life with a dog knows they area a member of the family. As such, they need to be comfortable in your living space, including your garden. Here are some easy and practical tips to creating a dog friendly garden that you and your best friend will love...
What Is A Dog Friendly Garden?
The most important factor to consider when creating a garden your dog will love is their personal habits. Is your dog inquisitive by nature? Do they like to dig and chew? How much space do they need to run and explore?
Examine your dogs habits and research the breed if necessary. If your dog enjoys digging, like a beagle for example, you'll want sturdy plants that are easy to replant. Similarly, if your furry friend likes a full out gallop now and then, it is important to give your pet enough area to roam and run.
A dog friendly garden is essentially an outdoor living space that both you and your pet can enjoy. Your dog's safety is of primary importance, so you will want to choose plants that aren't harmful to animals if ingested. From your viewpoint, you won't want to constantly replace damaged plants and flowers, so consider your pets habits when choosing places to plant.
Choosing Your Plants
When you own a dog, chances are great they will occasionally interact with your plants when running, fetching, or playing. Choose sturdy species that can withstand a little rough housing. Also, consider where your dog likes to nap and eliminate. You won't want your prized plants damaged by their daily routine.
If you have a boy dog, choose plants that are immune to the nitrogen in their urine. Boy dogs mark their territory, so your plants will get sprayed now and again. Certain types of plants are immune, like viburnum and spirea. Interestingly, shrub roses are another great choice. Not only are they sturdy and hardy, but they are practically immune to dog urine.
After a while, your dog will learn its space boundaries. Dogs are highly adaptable creatures and in general will cooperate with your landscaping ideas. Be sure they have enough shade, a place to nap outdoors, and room to run and you should be fine.
Plants To Avoid In A Dog Friendly Garden
There are certain species of plants that can be toxic to dogs. That said, the risk really lies in your dog's habits. Most dogs will exist peacefully with plants and won't chew and gnaw at them. Even if your dog is a chronic chewer, you can alleviate your worry by giving them dog bones that will keep them busy for hours.
With that said, there are a few plants that should give you pause. They include lilies, tulips, and azaleas. When ingested, these plants may cause severe digestive problems for your pet, so exercise due caution. For the most part though, if your dog is properly exercised daily, they really won't be inclined to chew on plants.
Summary
Designing a dog friendly garden is well worth the time for both you and your pet. You will be able to match your landscape preferences with your dog's habits by following a few simple tips.
Examine how your dog interacts with your outdoor space and plan accordingly. Also, be sure to properly exercise your dog to help curb their inquisitive nature and avoid nuisance behavior like chewing and possibly damaging your plants.
Laura A. Hofman is an expert gardener and pet lover who enjoys helping you get the most enjoyment from your outdoor living space. Discover the secrets of a dog friendly garden by visiting Laura's new website dedicated to eco friendly and cost effective gardening tips for dog lovers. You'll find it at: http://www.dogfriendlygarden.com
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