Small Backyard/Dog Run
Trish S
7 years ago
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Comments (30)Hi Danny, I understand your issue with dog mud on cream carpets. I've had dogs all my life. We've also always had cream carpets which, in my eyes, is a ridiculous idea for my family because if it's not the muddy dog ruining the carpet, it's a family member spilling tea and coffee! It seems like you want less hassle/less cleaning. Honestly? Get an easily cleanable floor. If you think the muddy dog is the issue, just wait until your child is moving and throwing food/being sick/god knows what! Tony's images are great - it seems like covering the pond might be a great opportunity to make this a "dog" area. I can see a small path on the left hand side of your garden, maybe you could widen this and have it leading towards an area with bark/grass. I definitely wouldn't recommend letting your dog do its business on the decking. Not only will it damage the wood, but it's an area where everyone will walk, so stepping in poo is inevitable! As a quick fix for the mud on carpets - pop some old towels on the floor near the entrance to the garden. Every time your dog comes in with muddy paws, use the towel to wipe off the excess mud. As for the poo, where ever your dog poos it will need to be picked up, so no fix for this! From experience, my dogs have always found an area in the garden they like to poo in. We just keep checking it every now and then. I have to admit, it seems a little sad to think the dog wouldn't mix with the family in the garden, as my childhood was so enjoyed having our dog in the garden with us. But this is YOUR house, and whatever works best for you is the answer. Good luck/let us know what you decided....See MoreNarrow bed in a small paved yard. Plants or slate chippings?
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Comments (18)E D Thank you so much! I am more inclined to keep the shed now, just need to make it sturdier and paint it in a nice colour. I will have a look at what plants will work best and see if there is any nice gravel too. Man About The House - The DIY & Odd Job Handyman I love your illustration, very easy to imagine! Thank you. Purple slate sounds much nicer to what I have at the moment, I will definitely have a look in the shops. rachelmidlands Makes sense, yes. I had a quick look at sweet peas and nasturtiums and they look lovely, I think they would look lovely. Hanging baskets sound great! I never thought about putting them in the garden, thank you! forzaitalia Thank you so much for ideas and the photos, they sound great! Not sure if my partner wants to spend a lot on the garden, as we are still redecorating inside, but will see what we can do. Loads of flowers in pots look wonderful! Sam Potter Great idea about moving the shed! Thank you Alice Sermanni I absolutely love your garden! Looks so fresh and clean, beautiful! Will definitely post before and after photos too! Thank you...See MoreSmall City Patio Area - Ideas?
Comments (8)I adore courtyard gardens. It’s looking ready for some planting! Now you could install planters or use pots. Plants tend to be happier in large planters and that will be less maintenance, but you could use pots, the bigger the better. Keep them well watered during hot Manchester weather! Small pots tend to dry out quickly so buy the biggest you can afford. There are some plants that give that jungle effect but are fully hardy in the UK. Here’s some suggestions. Fatsia Japonica - big bold and evergreen Japanese Maples (Acers) Mahonia - evergreen Then there are bamboos and ferns. Also lilies and Hemericallis that add some colour. Crocosmia is also a lovely red or orange flowered plant with strappy leaves that adds colour to an urban jungle. I could go on and on! Don’t forget to search for jungle themed gardens on house for more ideas....See MoreTrish S
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