If a dog is part of the family, the design of the garden takes his needs into account. There are important criteria to consider so that your four-legged housemate can run around outside to their heart's content. These tips will show you how to make your garden dog-friendly.
How do I design a garden for dogs?
A dog-friendly garden requires a stable fence at least 150 cm high, narrow paths for freedom of movement, robust plants and shrubs, no pesticides and mineral fertilizers, and a paved area with a water connection for cleaning the four-legged friend.
This is how the garden becomes a dog paradise
So that a dog can play in the garden without constant supervision, the focus is on safe freedom of movement. With these components your dog will feel in good hands in the garden:
- A stable fence at least 150 cm high
- To prevent digging: a narrow, raised bed or wire mesh up to 20 cm deep
- Consistent avoidance of pesticides and mineral fertilizers
- Robust shrubs and plants that don't die immediately after being nibbled
Create small paths in the beds and along the fencing where your dog can run around without trampling plants. Please consider a small paved area with a water connection so that you can easily clean your four-legged friend after spending time in the garden.
