Just because you have a garden — and dogs — doesn't necessarily mean that your yard is dog-friendly. Sure, you've taken steps to ensure your plants are non-toxic, but there are other ways to make your ...

Delicate plants don’t deal well with the stress of active dogs. Thick-leaved perennials such as hostas are a better bet, Petchenik says. James C. Svehla - Chicago Tribune Jordan Petchenik created a ...

We have all been there: You spent hours planting a flower bed or manicuring the lawn, only to have the family pet wreak havoc on the whole thing. Sharing a yard with a dog or cat does have its ...

The concentrated nitrogen in dog urine can "burn" grass. Good access to fresh drinking water for your dog and deep lawn watering can reduce the problem. Our family is getting a dog this spring. I’m ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...