The Most Effective Homemade Natural Dog Repellent For Gardens

Gardeners have all sorts of enemies that try to destroy their gardens. Deer, rabbits, and insects are common problems, but did you know dogs could be too? Whether you own a dog yourself or just have some that get into your garden beds from around the neighborhood, having an effective homemade natural dog repellent for gardens is a must.

To learn about the most effective dog repellent for your gardens, continue reading below.

Why You Need Repellents Against Dogs in Your Garden?

Dogs are big problems in gardens. Not only do they trample plants and dig holes where they shouldn’t but their waste poses harm to plants.

Dogs have high levels of nitrogen in their urine. This is why a yard with dogs will often have “burned” patches of grass. This is where the grass was damaged by the dog peeing on it. Nitrogen does the same damage to garden plants including flowers and vegetables.

Plus, who wants to deal with dog poop and pee on everything when you’re trying to relax and garden. These reasons are why it’s a good idea to have dog repellent around your garden or yard.

Dog Repellents

There are several dog repellents to try out when keeping away your own pets and your neighborhood dogs.

Spicy Peppers

Chili peppers, hot sauce, and other spice foods are a good way to keep away many pests, including dogs. It won’t hurt your dog, but the strong smell and taste should offend your dog’s nose and tastebuds enough that they won’t want to mess around with your plants again.

Vinegar

Vinegar is a strong smell that most dogs don’t like. It also has a second bonus of neutralizing odors from dog urine.

Unfortunately, vinegar can kill plants, especially when used straight. If you want to use it, dilute it about halfway with water. Or, if you do want to use full concentrations for maximum effect, put it on the border of your yard and garden, instead of near your plants.

Citrus

Most dogs also don’t like the bitter tang of citrus. To keep away dogs, place citrus peels and essential oils around your gardens.

Peels are not always the best choice because they are rather unsightly, and can attract other pests while trying to keep away a dog. If you can, primarily use essential oils.

Place a couple of drops around your garden beds. Or, add around 40 drops to a spray bottle and dilute with water. Then, you can spray the oil all along the soil near your garden and precious plants.

Certain Plants

Some plants have strong odors that offend dogs, just like mice and other pests. Rosemary, catnip, basil, peppers, lavender, and curry plants are just some of the plants you can grow in your garden to help try and keep away curious dogs.

The Best Homemade Natural Dog Repellent

There is no one surefire homemade dog repellent that will work. To keep your garden as safe as possible, it’s a good idea to use multiple at a time.

For example, since vinegar works well, but burns your plants, it is good to use on the border of your garden. Then, as an extra defense, adding some citrus oil or chilis near the base of your plants works well. If you want a third layer of protection, you could also plant some strong-smelling bushes.