Landscaping is a vital aspect of your backyard, adding curb appeal, functionality, and value. You want it to be something the entire family can enjoy, including your four-legged friend. Not only will the features you choose improve the look of your outdoor space, but they’ll also keep your pet safe and happy. Here are five tips for creating the perfect pet-friendly backyard for your family to enjoy together.

How to Make Beautiful Landscaping Your Dog Will Love

1. Create a Turf Area

Encourage your pup to go to the bathroom in one spot in the yard. Remove the spotty grass there and install turf instead to make cleanup easier. Pet-friendly turf is durable and non-toxic, so it can withstand any playful pup. 

2. Provide Shade

Both dogs and people need places to relax in the shade. Install an umbrella, pergola, or an awning where everyone can convene to get out of the heat and cool down. Your furry friend will love having a place in the shade on hot days, and you’ll love the cool space to relax when you’re entertaining. 

3. Install a Custom Water Feature

While dogs are playing outside, they’ll need plenty to drink. Work with a landscaping expert to create a fountain, waterfall, or pond that keeps cool, fresh water flowing for your pup to enjoy. Just make sure the water feature isn’t hard to get out of if your dog decides to take a dip or falls in. 

4. Go Organic 

Animals often nibble at plants, so it’s essential to make sure anything installed in your yard is pet-friendly. Use all-organic potting soil, fertilizer, and plants to minimize the chances of your dog ingesting dangerous chemicals and plant hormones.

5. Look for Urine-Resistant Plants

Often, dogs will find a particular plant in the yard and mark it as theirs by peeing on it each time they go outside. You can mitigate the damage of this habit by planting urine-resistant species like feather reed grass, Japanese spindle trees, Mexican sage, and bears breech.

If you want a backyard that’s perfect for you and your pet, reach out to the experts at Buzz Landscaping in Faulkner County, AR. The landscaping team has more than 25 years of experience creating patios, fireplaces, custom water features, sprinkler systems, and more. Visit their website to learn more about these and other services, or call (501) 730-4515 to get started on your project today.