What's the best way to keep my garden out of my new garden that I have yet to plant in?
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Jen
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I meant to say. What's the best way to keep my dog out of my new garden?
Jen
on Apr 01, 2011
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If you are going to be growing vegetable gardens for several years, it would be worth building a wire mesh fence that could keep out both the dog and any rabbits or other critters. Sprinkling red pepper may or may not work. Don't use mothballs, as some might suggest. You don't want them around your pet or family, and you don't want them seeping in your vegetables.
3po3
on Apr 01, 2011
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A fence is the way to go.
Paul Slayton Contracting
on Apr 02, 2011
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for the short term or until you get it planted,,,,lay a piece of chicken wire over it.. anchor it with stones, or bricks along the edges.. also you can spread the STRONGEST CAYANNE PEPPER YOU CAN FIND.. EVERYWHERE THEY WILL SNIFF IT ONCE, AND NEVER GO BACK.. it also works for neighbors CATS too, who think my gardens are jumbo litter boxes....just remember to WEAR GLOVES, and don't touch your face..... I buy it in bulk foods section.... put it in a large shaker spice plastic bottle, clearly marked....sprinkle it after I've worked in the compost,,,, re-apply as needed..
Wanda sinnema
on May 30, 2014
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but he looks so cute there!
Kathy G-B
on Jun 01, 2014
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They make electronic perimeters that work though I don't care for them. I just used wire coat hangers. Straightened the hanger end and stuck in the ground. My lab got the message very quickly with no harm. The best is probably fencing, it also makes a garden very pretty if you plant something that can grow on it.
Peggy Dewitt
on Jun 09, 2014
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I just have to tell my lab border collie x that she is a bad girl and she stays out. I can't say the same for the neighbour's dog though.
Eileen B.
on Jun 16, 2014
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I use common string or yarn. Just pound 4' stakes or sticks at the corners and tie two or three rows of string around the perimeter. Then it's a matter of training the dog with 'NO' and a squirt of water from the hose if he attempts to gain entrance. After a few times, he should get the message. I also notice that if I plant flowers (marigolds work great and can be grown from seeds) around the perimeter it helps too.
Jennifer G
on Jun 22, 2014
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Build another pit for the dog. Fill with sand and hide his favourite toys there or the odd dog treat and allow him to lie and dig there. He will get the message. A firm no and lead him to the sand bed instead. A fence to keep him off is simpler and would also keep other animals out and protect your veg once you get going with it. You could also try sticking long bamboo stakes in the soil to make it difficult for him to lie on the soil - they are cheap from nurseries or garden centres and hardware stores and will do the trick. I did this to stop our dog stomping all over my kangaroo paw seedlings until they got better established.
Carole
on Jul 01, 2014
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