Tip of the week: Make your yard dog-friendly
National Dog Day is Monday, August 26 -- time to celebrate our four-legged friends. If you've got a canine family member, here is how to keep them in mind when maintaining your landscape.
1. Avoid potentially dangerous plants.
Many dogs dig up or chew bulbs and plants. If your dog is a curious type who likes to dig or taste what's growing, keep dangerous plants in an area that pups can't access or avoid them altogether. Some plants that could make your dog sick are:
2. Protect the Paws
Sharp steel edging often used to separate lawns from flower and shrub beds can harm paws; so can rough granite used to cover beds. Opt for edging with a rounded edge, poured concrete, brick pavers or concrete blocks. If you can't use wood mulch because your furry friend chews it or kicks it around the yard, try smooth river rock or cobble.
3. Provide shade
When the sun is shining, dogs need a place to escape the heat. If you don't have mature trees to offer shade, be sure your pet has access to a covered porch, patio, or other shade structure so they can cool off when they aren't sunning themselves.
4. Make water available
Make sure that your dog has access to fresh, clean water when they are outside playing or even just lying in the sun. If you have a water feature, make sure the products used to keep it clean are safe for pets.
Need help designing a an outdoor space that is friendly for your pup? Please email our team to schedule an appointment with one of our landscape designers.
1. Avoid potentially dangerous plants.
Many dogs dig up or chew bulbs and plants. If your dog is a curious type who likes to dig or taste what's growing, keep dangerous plants in an area that pups can't access or avoid them altogether. Some plants that could make your dog sick are:
- Spring flowering bulbs like daffodils or tubers like dahlias and irises.
- Grapes, peach stones, and apple seeds.
- Chrysanthemums, clematis, and horse chestnut tree.
2. Protect the Paws
Sharp steel edging often used to separate lawns from flower and shrub beds can harm paws; so can rough granite used to cover beds. Opt for edging with a rounded edge, poured concrete, brick pavers or concrete blocks. If you can't use wood mulch because your furry friend chews it or kicks it around the yard, try smooth river rock or cobble.
3. Provide shade
When the sun is shining, dogs need a place to escape the heat. If you don't have mature trees to offer shade, be sure your pet has access to a covered porch, patio, or other shade structure so they can cool off when they aren't sunning themselves.
4. Make water available
Make sure that your dog has access to fresh, clean water when they are outside playing or even just lying in the sun. If you have a water feature, make sure the products used to keep it clean are safe for pets.
Need help designing a an outdoor space that is friendly for your pup? Please email our team to schedule an appointment with one of our landscape designers.
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