Dogs and gardens don’t mix, and even though dogs are a man’s best friend, keeping dogs out of the garden was the reason why the idea of creating a fruit and vegetable garden seemed impossible. As any dog lover knows, dogs love to dig, and our large Lab is no different.

It’s natural for dogs to dig and chew, but how do you keep a dog from digging in the garden and ruining all your hard work gardening? I’ve wanted a fruit and vegetable garden for some time now, and after reading article after article about dog friendly gardens and dog repellents for gardens, we finally decided on a solution that works best for us.

There are many varying ideas about how to keep dogs out of gardens, regardless if the garden is a flower garden, vegetable garden and so on. One recommendation was to separate the yard with a dividing fence, thereby creating a “dog run” for the dogs to do their thing, without being able to access or trample the garden.
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