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In homes with dogs, it’s not uncommon to see holes and patchy areas throughout the yard. Canines dig into the earth on the hunt for prey or food, to create exit routes in fenced-in areas, or to make spots to bury toys and bones. Uprooting the earth causes serious stress to the turf, which is why many homeowners choose to sprinkle pea gravel on the ground. The landscaping rocks not only hide unsightly areas, but they also benefit your yard and pup for the following reasons.

How Landscaping Gravel Stops Unwanted Dog Behavior

Adding a layer of pea gravel over the soil will help save your yard. The layer of protection makes it difficult or impossible for dogs to access the earth underneath. Even when paws shift the landscaping rocks out of place, the pebbles can be raked back into a cohesive covering. As territorial animals, dogs often run, play, lounge, and walk in the same areas of the yard. This could leave patches in portions of the grass. Pea gravel is comfortable to the touch, so dogs can still comfortably roam in these areas without risk of damaging the ground underneath. Dogs also urinate in certain spots over and over to mark their territory. The acidity in their waste can alter the pH levels in the soil, leaving the grass dry and brown. Liquids drain well in pea gravel, which will limit or eliminate lawn damage. 

How the Landscaping Material Will Benefit Your Pets

Lexington-Kentucky-landscaping-rocksApart from comfort, walking on pea gravel might be safer for your pup. The landscaping rocks don’t trap heat from sunlight like soil, which makes them cooler to the touch. This means there is less risk of your pet scorching their paws while playing outside on sunny, warm days. The rocks can also be sprayed with water from a garden hose to remain cool. Unlike other objects your dog might pick up on the grass, pea gravel is hard to swallow and chew on, reducing the risk of choking hazards.

 

If you want to protect your lawn from dog damage while adding texture and depth to the landscape, contact Landscaper's Corner in Lexington, KY. The team will provide landscape design ideas to boost the functionality and beauty of the yard and garden supplies to protect vegetation during Kentucky’s heatwaves and cold spells. To inquire about landscaping rocks and additional materials available in Fayette County, call (859) 225-9433. You can also visit the company online to see the selection of pea gravel by Semco® and Facebook to see merchandise photos. 

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