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MY QUICK FIX FOR KEEPING THE DOG OUT OF THE GARDEN

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sports200
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"Honestly, sometimes the best solution isn't about building stronger barriers or buying expensive deterrents—it's about understanding why they're doing it in the first place..."

True, but sometimes it's just breed instincts kicking in. Our terrier had plenty of toys and attention but still dug like crazy. Eventually, raised garden beds saved my sanity...and my tomatoes.


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language435
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Raised beds are great, but honestly didn't work for my lab mix—he just saw them as a challenge. Ended up laying chicken wire flat under a thin layer of mulch. Not pretty, but it stopped the digging cold. Sometimes practicality beats psychology...


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Haha, labs are definitely masters of turning obstacles into games. Mine thought the raised beds were his personal agility course too. I ended up using some leftover lattice panels laid flat—same idea as your chicken wire trick. Not exactly garden magazine material, but hey, whatever keeps the tomatoes safe, right? Sometimes you just gotta embrace the practical solutions and let aesthetics take a backseat...


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Haha, lattice panels are a solid choice—I've seen clients get pretty creative with them. One homeowner even painted theirs bright colors to make it look intentional... turned out surprisingly decent. Sometimes the best fixes aren't Pinterest-worthy, but hey, if it works, it works.


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"Sometimes the best fixes aren't Pinterest-worthy, but hey, if it works, it works."

Haha, totally agree with this! I've found some of my favorite garden solutions by just winging it with whatever's lying around. Your lattice idea sounds fun—might even inspire others to try something quirky and eco-friendly too.


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