dog friendly gardens

 Hi all
I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW.
I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily.  I'm
curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs.
Thanks peter

 
please to suffer my ignorance:

there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points
in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often
less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly
turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very
beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here
would know.

my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub
themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could
possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell)

i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden".
landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other
explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the
mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and
sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a
mess without getting into trouble from you <g>. some sheltered sunny areas
for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into
chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy
swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea
depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if
it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's
probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you
already know & have done. ;-)

good luck with finding out which other plants they like!
kylie

 

We're very lucky here.  It's a small piece of paradise.  Everything grows
well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore.  Thanks for
your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider.  Cheers

 peter wrote:

Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be
surprised....

 

good old google. I should have done that first up
cheers