Asked on May 26, 2014
What plants will cover up the smell of doggy doo in the summer?
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I'm desperate for some good advice! I'm looking for some ideas for strong smelling plants that do well in pots. My neighbor's dogs are right on the property line and they happen to be very close to our swimming pool. In the hot parts of the summer, all you can smell is their stinky poo. We have a privacy fence, but I want some plants to put on the deck that might overpower the smell of the said, stinky poo. Bleck! Something non-toxic also - we have small kids. I'd appreciate ANY help! I'm not great with gardening/planting so I'm not even sure what zone we're in...haha!! We live in Southern Indiana and the spot would be in sun the biggest part of the day. Thanks!!
10 answers
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I am so happy to see your post! We have 3 small dogs, and while I scoop poop daily, we still sometimes get some smell if they go close to the patio. (My female doesn't like wet feet so she goes ON the patio.) That's easy to deal with though. I can't wait to see what others say about both the smell and plant ideas.
Melinda Edwards
on May 26, 2014
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Lilac does well in the midwest, smells wonderful, and loves sun. And just in case with the kids...the flowers are actually edible!
Lavende
on May 26, 2014
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Scented Geraniums!!! They come in array of fragrances! They smell wonderful!!
Michelle Vizzo Dalling
on May 26, 2014
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I have a dog, and I find as long as i pick up the poop early in the day before the heat sets in, its in most cases fine for smells.So I'm thinking that if your smelling it though a privacy fence fairly strong that they may not be picking it up at all. If it continues ,try to be discrete and look into their yard from an upstairs window, you may be able to tell if its been cleaned up and if it hasn't maybe talk to them if you think they will be receptive.if not evergreen shrubs are quit strong smelling.Good luck to you. what a gross and ''touchy'' problem to have. how frustrating
Yvonne
on May 27, 2014
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I would have a friendly word with your neighbours and if the smell persists, what about something like Gardenia? Or Star Jasmine which is a climber and can also be in prostrate form if you don't want to grow it up the fence. If they are not willing to pick up the poo, then perhaps they could at least throw some sand over it to dampen down the pong.
Carole
on May 27, 2014
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If you have dogs, you HAVE TO KEEP THE AREAS CLEAN! It is mandatory that frequent use of LIME be applied. This helps keep down fleas too. Speak with your neighbors and ask them if you bought a bag of lime, would they mind spreading it around their yard. You can talk with a vet first to assure them that you have checked this out. We scoop AND lime! You can get time release that last longer, but to start, get the plain old powder kind. We have always limed and have never harmed a pet! Our dogs live for 17-18 years so we have to be doing something right! Good health of dogs as well as humans leads to a longer life!
Jeanette S
on May 27, 2014
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Good dog owners know the two rules of being a good neighbor: keep the doggy poop cleaned up and don't let your dogs bark. Our neighbors do this and it is so rude and annoying.
Michele Eures
on May 27, 2014
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@Jenni @ Sweet Pennies go to a nursery or lowes/homedepot and explain they can give you the best advice for what smells good and grows well in your area your neighbors may be nice people but that situation sucks good luck xx
Chris aka monkey
on May 27, 2014
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There are few long-blooming annuals or perennials that are truly fragrant. Here's my best shot: a mixed container of heliotrope, sweet alyssum and nicotiana.
Douglas Hunt
on May 27, 2014
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Gardinia
Doris
on May 27, 2014
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