I have a small apartment patio I'd like to make cute on a budget?
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I would not put mulch if that is the area for the dogs,consider artificial turf instead.
I think artificial turf would be great out there as well. Mulch is fine, but with the two dogs, I think it'll end up everywhere!
Great space! I have one dog that likes to lay in mulch, but not all dogs do. The ground looks compacted and most likely part of why it did not survive. Normally I would suggest some sort of groundcover like thyme, but I dout that would grow either unless the soil was tilled and amended. My vote is also for some sort of artificial turf which is easy to hose off when needed.
poop on artificial turf is a nightmare. I put pea gravel...easy pick up...and so easy to hose down and NO mud coming into the house.
I agree with the pea gravel idea. My dogs were fine walking on it. What about some planter boxes with trellises and climbing plants along the fence? Ask your local garden center what plants will be easy care in your area.
Just wanted to show you my small space that was what I called the atrium. I would put a twin bed size platform i your space for YOU and the dogs could have the other space. Pea gravel with some cute stepping stones.
Michelle
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Artificial turf stinks when animals urinate on it, and it gets super hot. I would plant some low growing ground cover and put some stepping stones through it with some cute planters or potted plants on the edge. some trellises with vines would be nice also. You could hang some cute lanterns along the fence also
lay down 18x18 inch patio block. use mats for each dog to sun on. you can pick up and hose away whatever mess at the end of the day.
I'm sad too. But you could decorate with pea gravel with some flower pots (pick some up at a garage sale or goodwill and paint them. Pick colorful plants for pop of color. Find a comfy lounger. Some stepping stones too!
Sounds like you're on your way to a great patio that you can all enjoy. Have you seen the trick to put an open diaper in the bottom of hanging baskets to keep water in? I'm going to try it this year. Wow, you got lucky to have the shade!
I have 4 dogs, and a 75x100 ft area outsidse the dog door. I got sick of trying to keep the house from muddy dogs...not to mention cutting grass. I bit the bullet...had a truckload of pea gravel delivered...yes, it was hard to spread and wheelbarrow back and forth..but keep in mind..your area is tiny compared to this. I also made the gravel 5 inches deep ! Here I am almost 40 years later...and I have only refreshed it in spots..ONCE. I just pull weeds as I see them..not often.
The poop is easy to see and pick up immediately...and no more muddy dogs :)
If you go the pea gravel route, (I purchased mine by the scoop at a local stone yard and had delivered), they have a "tumbled" version which takes all the rough edges off so it does not hurt the dogs paws. I have it in several areas of my property and aded in stepping stones and works quite well. Just be sure to put down a weed barrier or landscape fabric first.
It's frustrating, I know. We just love our little dogs (we have 2 Westie's) but darnit, they sure can make a mess!
that is such a nice little private spot to go to the dogs CLAIM it for you...dhall
Boston terriers are adorable! As I've been reading the comments to your question, yes, I think I'm liking the pea gravel idea, too! Wouldn't be much to maintain, picking up the poop and then probably sweeping the stray stones back into the area.
Yes they are my 10yr old fur babies. The 2 & 5 year old grandbabies who live with me and I went out yesterday looking for rocks. We're fortunate enough to live near some lakes and we bright home some really great rocks. Some are pretty large. We've decided to do a corner water fall with the rocks, pea gravel and a small area of sod again maybe or just more plants. Can't wait to get it done. We're heading for a water pump and small pond liner now. Next I start digging lol.
yes if they r small dogs Just let them visit your area You can let your grandchild help plan it.It is such a nice place and there are so many ideas all over the net. Send us pics when u r thru.. good luck.. dhall