It doesn't matter if you're gardening or transforming your backyard, it's essential to ensure that your pets are safe. If your pet eats certain plants they can become poisonous or even fatal.


Creating a pet-safe yard is simple! Just make sure to follow these easy steps!


Establish Boundaries



If your property is large or small, it's vital to create boundaries in your pet's secure yard. Without them, your dog can easily escape and end up lost or injured.


Boundaries can be built using various barriers like fences and walls, as well as gates. Fences must be strong and enough so that a dog cannot jump over it, and gates should have double latches to ensure that there are no chemical lawn escapes.


Resilient plants are a good choice for areas that are heavily used and borders. They are more robust than delicate plants, and can take some abuse.


If you decide to plant plants in your pet's garden, ensure they're not poisonous when eaten by your pet. The local garden center should have a list of plants that are safe for dogs.


To give your pets an area where they can play safely make sure your lawn is at least 3 inches tall. This will prevent them from being injured by the thin, sparse grass.


Create a route



Dogs are keen to explore the outdoors as the weather gets warmer. It's essential to ensure that your backyard is pet-friendly so that you and your dog can both take pleasure in the time they spend outdoors.


A path is an easy way to ensure that your garden is secure for dogs. A path allows your dog to walk around the perimeter of your lawn and make them feel that they have a part to play in the garden.


Clean paths and a clearly defined border can also be helpful in repelling pests. You can use a combination of paw friendly substrates, like small cedar chips and pea gravel to make the path.


A long, winding, and awe-inspiring path provides your dog with plenty of exercise. The plants near the paths must have soft leaves however, they must be strong enough to withstand the rough-housing of dogs. And for border control, pieces of driftwood are a great way to convince dogs to not enter the areas of plants.


Install a Sandbox



Sandboxes are safe and fun for pets to play in. Sandboxes are a great place for your pet to play with their natural digging instincts, which can aid in maintaining a healthy lawn.


To create a sandbox, pick a space in your backyard that is not in the garden and dig a pit that is up to a foot deep. Then, line the bottom with concrete that sets quickly, and fill the sandbox with playground sand. This can be purchased at hardware stores.


Your dog will love it even more if your sandbox kept slightly damp during summer. It's also a great space to let your bird companions play in the sand. The sandbox is also used to cover their feces and protect their nests from predators.


Make an water source



Cats and dogs are known for doing unwelcome things, such as destroying turf, digging up soil, and causing havoc in your garden. To avoid these mess-ups, it's important to create an area that is pet-friendly.


A pet-friendly yard should have a water source. This will help keep your pets well-hydrated and stop them from looking for water in puddles or other areas of the yard.


Additionally, it will also protect your pet from ingesting chemicals and pesticides that could be present in the soil. Always read labels and choose fertilizers and insecticides that are suitable for pets.


Algae blooms can also be an apprehension for pets, so make sure that all ponds, lakes, and fountains in your yard have proper fencing around them. This will keep your pets from drinking or licking water that is contaminated by microscopic bacteria like the giardia or leptospira.