You have a beautiful vegetable garden. Or, perhaps, you grow pretty flowers. Maybe you have plants that are hazardous to your pup. No matter what your situation is, now, you’re looking for ways to protect both your garden and your dog.
There are a number of different ways in which you can keep your dog safe and ensure that your garden continues to thrive. Here are some of your dog fence options as well as alternatives to fences.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link fences are made of a metal chain link fabric, which attaches to metal fence posts. They are one of the cheaper types of fences, and they’re easy to install – it should only take a day or two if you do it DIY style.
While chain link fences are pet safe for small dogs, just keep in mind that if you have a large dog or a dog that’s a good climber, he will be able to use the fence to get out. You’ll want to choose a sturdier and safer type of fence for your tall dog.
Wood Fence
Another type of dog-proof garden fencing you could install is a wood fence. You can get a tall wood fence around your garden bed, which should be sturdy enough to keep even your large dog at bay.
If your dog is a digger, you can line the bottom of the fence with a chain link or chicken wire. Then, you’ll have one of the best types of fencing combined with a no-dig barrier. If you get a picket fence, this will look aesthetically pleasing in your yard.
Garden Fencing for Dogs: Wire Fencing
Dog owners will find that there are many types of heavy-duty wire fencing that they can use in their yard, like wire mesh, woven wire, welded wire, aluminum, steel fence, chicken wire (also known as poultry netting), and poly wire.
You can go to the hardware store or consult a contractor and ask about which barrier fence is right for your yard and will fit within your budget. Remember to ask about flower bed fencing and protecting vegetables and flowers. Just make sure that you don’t invest in fencing material where the slats are too big because your small dog may be able to fit right through the openings and could break in and wreck your garden.
Vinyl Fence
A vinyl fence is one of the best fences because it is dog-friendly and looks nice. You can also plant around your PVC vinyl fence and water your flowers without causing the fence to rot or rust, as other fences would.
These privacy fences don’t require painting or staining, and your dog won’t want to scratch it up like he would with a wood fence. Unlike a chain link fence or other types of fences, there are no sharp edges, so you know it’s going to be pet safe.
Alternatives to Fences
Aside from investing in dog fence ideas, you can take other steps to keep your dog away from your garden, including the following.
Use Retaining Walls
When it comes to landscaping, you can place your garden behind retaining walls made of wood or stone to deter your dog. This could work for small dogs, but large dogs might ignore the walls and go right in.
Try Dog Repellant Plants
Instead of getting a garden fence, homeowners could just plant some dog repellant plants to keep their pup away. For instance, your dog won’t go near your plants if he smells chili peppers. Citrus trees, citronella plants, rosemary, lavender, and curry plants will also keep your dog away.
