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How to create a dog friendly garden you and your pet can both enjoy
As soon as you decide to get a pet you’ll want to consider whether you have a dog friendly garden or outdoor space. It’s essential that dogs get regular exercise, stimulation and can go to the toilet as often as they need to, so it should be a top priority to get right.
But what does that mean for the rest of the family? Gardens are also spaces to relax, entertain and play in for children and adults. Well not to worry, it’s possible to have a garden everyone can enjoy!
Plants to avoid
Some plants are toxic to dogs to either lick or eat, including berries, bulbs and leaves. It’s important to check whether any of the plants in your garden are unsuitable for dogs before you let one roam around.
If you’re unable or do not want to remove them, it’s best to keep an eye on your dog when they’re outside. Whilst most dogs will naturally avoid some, and especially during curious puppy stages, may accidentally ingest something they shouldn’t.
Avoiding your flowerbeds being dug up
Gardens are a great place for dogs to expend energy through play and exploration. Sometimes a dog might do this through digging as it’s part of the personality trait of the breed.
If you want to avoid your flowerbeds being disrupted, you may like to create a sandbox corner in your garden for them to enjoy. Or, if your garden doesn’t have much room, create stimulating indoor games that require similar actions such as snuffle mats.
Avoiding mud and yellow patches appearing
With your dog playing and urinating on grass on a regular basis, it can quickly become muddy or discoloured. This might not be ideal if you’d also like to use the lawn or are having guests over.
You may like to consider dog-friendly artificial grass for your garden such as Trulawn. Trulawn grasses are all made with pets in mind, with extra durable and drainable options available where dogs might be the primary user. Artificial grass does not discolour or wear thin with use by pets so it’s a great alternative for keeping the look of a lawn
Cleaning up after pets
Picking up poo is the downside of having a pet, but its necessary to do if you want to carry on using your garden! The last thing someone wants to do is to accidentally tread in pet mess, or for a child to roll around or play in it.
Just like you’d clean a carpet for any accidents inside, you should do the same for outside. That’s why artificial grass is such a good choice for a dog-friendly garden. You can wash, scrub and disinfect artificial grass with most household items without it damaging the blades or changing the colour.
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Looking for high quality artificial grass from the experts? Get a quote from Trulawn and get on your way to a fuss-free, tidy, evergreen lawn. Our affordable artificial grass range suits all types of garden style, with child and pet-friendly options to recommend.
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