A Dog's Garden

Design a garden for the way your dog naturally behaves

- Kelly Beamon

If he could talk, your dog might ask you to redesign your garden with him in mind. You’ve already switched to nontoxic, organic fertilisers and given him his tick and flea medicine. But what about picking a spot where he can dig some new holes? A pet-friendly garden should cater for your dog’s behaviour and habits in its layout, so maybe try these not-so-obvious ideas.

ENCOURAGE DIGGING

That’s right. Try the opposite approach of most dog owners and support this instinctive activity. Digging isn’t always a sign of boredom; it’s also a normal canine exercise – especially for digging breeds like Dachshunds and Terriers. Create a special area for this pastime, the same way you’d build a sandbox for your children.

FIND THE FATAL FLOWERS