Hi From Upstate South Carolina

tred1956 3/15/2016, 1:39 pm

Hi,
57 year old male. Have square foot gardened in the past. Just finished my first 8 ft x 4ft gardening structure at my new home and can't wait to get started again. Beautiful deep black soil, ready to plant. Hope to plant soon. I am having a problem with neighborhood dogs digging in my garden. I am sure this has been asked and answered before, but I have never dealt with it and can't find it. How can I stop this digging without resorting to lead poisoning LOL.
Thanks
Doug

CapeCoddess 3/15/2016, 3:39 pm

Welcome, Doug!
Lay some chicken wire or some such over the top of the bed. Or if you have the book All New Square Foot Gardening, Mel shows how a critter cage can made to lift on and off. If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend reading it. Things have change a bit over the years.
Very Happy

Let us know how you do.
CC

**Scorpio Rising** 3/15/2016, 8:54 pm

Hey, Doug, Welcome from Ohio! $glad you\'re here$ Yes, I agree, grab a chunk of fence to lay over for now, if it continues, you will probably have to construct a box top thing to keep the little buggers out!

I agree with CC, get a copy of the All New SFG 2nd Ed. It is a lot easier. Keep us posted!

tred1956 3/15/2016, 10:12 pm

Thanks for the kind welcome. I will definitely order his new book.I found the older I get the more I like EASIER. Just got back from Tractor Supply. Electric fence will be in stalled tomorrow Shocked

. At least they will avoid lead poisoning. Shouldn't take many encounters to decide it is better to dig ELSEWHERE !!!

Thanks
Doug

**Scorpio Rising** 3/15/2016, 10:31 pm

Oh yeah, that will definitely do it. One good jolt, and they will not be back! cheers

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