Dog Friendly Gardens, Garden Friendly Dogs

by Smith, Cheryl S.

• ISBN13: 9781929242078
• ISBN10: 1929242077
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Dogwise Pub

Summary

People love their dogs. They also love their gardens. But sometimes these two passions seem to be in conflict. Let Dog Friendly Gardens, Garden Friendly Dogs show you how to design your garden with your dog in mind and be your guide to dog-friendly landscaping and training efforts. Every part of Dog Friendly Gardens shows you how a beautiful garden can blend harmoniously with the dog in your life. Just like your dog can be trained to respect your indoor living space, she can also be trained to respect your garden and its many features. So relax and enjoy both your garden and your dog! Book jacket.

Author Biography

Cheryl S. Smith, author of nine books and numerous articles on the subject of dogs and gardens also lectures nationally and internationally. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Garden Writers Association. Cheryl hosts the radio show "PetSmith" and shares her Pacific Northwest dog-friendly garden with her dogs

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Dedication	vi
Author Note and Biographical Information	vi
Chapter 1. Keeping a Dog and a Garden	1	(14)
Chapter 2. Inviting Dogs In	15	(21)
Chapter 3. Planning and Planting	36	(22)
Chapter 4. Hardscapes, Ponds and Odds and Ends	58	(32)
Chapter 5. Lawns	90	(17)
Chapter 6. Vegetable Gardens and Fruit Orchards	107	(17)
Chapter 7. Compost and Mulches	124	(11)
Chapter 8. Avoiding Pests and Poisonings	135	(22)
Chapter 9. Good Garden Behavior	157	(27)
Index	184	(2)
Climate Zone Map	186	(1)
Resources	187