Summer Gardening Tips for Dog Friendly Gardens

Summer brings out the best in our gardens. A few simple adjustments can help keep your outdoor space cool, resilient and safe throughout the warmer months for your pet.

Creating a dog‑friendly garden isn’t complicated; a few careful choices can make your outdoor space more enjoyable all summer long.

A few ways to create a safe, enjoyable space in your garden for you and your pooch

  • Create shade
    Small trees or hardy evergreens offer reliable cover and give dogs a comfortable place to rest during the hottest part of the day.

  • Add shallow water
    A shallow trough provides a safe way for dogs to cool down and adds gentle movement to the garden.

  • Choose hardy herbs
    Rosemary, thyme, sage and lavender thrive in UK summers and cope well with curious ‘investigation’.

  • Include colours a dog can see
    Blues and yellows stand out most, so sunflowers, calendula, cornflowers and asters bring colour you’ll both enjoy.

  • Stabilise your pots
    Raising pots with Potect helps to keep them securely sitting on the pot ring when knocked and avoids any accidental breakages, improves drainage and reduces moisture damage during the busy Summer months.

  • Avoid toxic plants
    Keep yew, foxglove, lilies and daffodil bulbs out of reach of pets or replace them with safer alternatives. These alternatives include roses, camellias, snapdragons, hardy geraniums, hebes and marigolds.

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Potect: The safer more stable alternative to pot feet, keep your pets safe

Potect offers gardeners a practical, discreet and more stable alternative to pot feet.

By lifting pots safely and evenly, Potect reduces the risk of pet injury, pot breakage, and supports stronger plant development. Its stable, low‑visibility design makes it suitable for patios, balconies, allowing gardeners to get the best from their containers.

If you are looking to protect your containers and plants, Potect provides an effective, long‑lasting solution.

If you’re planning updates or looking for more practical ideas, keep an eye out for our upcoming hints and tips blogs on our website.

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