Many people seem to think that if they have a dog in their home, then they won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of a luscious lawn as well.<\/p>\n
This is a very common misconception. Having a dog or a puppy does not mean that you can’t have a beautiful lawn too. However, it does mean that a lot of time and patience is required in order to reap\u00a0the benefits of having\u00a0the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n
Dog vs garden issues can easily be solved with a little bit of planning. Ensuring your lawn is dog friendly, and training your pooch to be garden friendly will mean that any future problems can be eliminated and your garden will stay exactly as you want it.<\/p>\n
Secure Boundaries<\/strong><\/p>\n Securing boundaries for your dog is incredibly important. Ensure that they won’t be able to escape your premises, and fence\u00a0around special areas of your lawn that your pup isn’t allowed to enter.<\/p>\n Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are planning on adding new plants to your garden, chances are your dog will want to investigate the new addition. Studies show that larger plants are less likely to be disturbed by pets. If you are specifically wanting to plant smaller plants, put a small cage around it until it grows a little bigger.<\/p>\n Make sure you know which plants in your garden are poisonous, as some dogs are partial to chewing on them. If you see your dog has been chewing on a poisonous plant, knowing what it is will help you provide the best medical attention needed.<\/p>\n Raised beds are an excellent idea if you have dogs who likes to dig up mud and plants.<\/p>\n Toilet Training<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have taken good care of your lawn then urine stain from your precious pup couldn’t be more of a disaster! One way to help this is to invest in artificial grass, however if this is not an option that you want to take, then it is important to water the sprayed area once your dog has finished, to help kill any of the toxins before they stain. Encouraging your dog to drink more water will also help.<\/p>\n Grass<\/strong><\/p>\n Dogs natural instincts are\u00a0to run around. That is why it is important to leave an area of grass for them to run. If not, then they will be more likely to use their energy by digging up flower beds and plants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people seem to think that if they have a dog in their home, then they won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of a luscious lawn as well. This is a very common misconception. 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