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So this may need to be in another section. I'm looking into getting more trees for the dog yard but I want something that grows fast and will provide good shade for the dogs. We just got this house and land last year and it does not have many trees on it.
We use man made shade.Not knocking anyone that uses trees but I have just never liked putting dogs under trees .I live real close to the Gulf of Mexico so we get some nasty thunderstorms.But good luck what ever you do !
Understand that. I myself kinda like the idea of man made shade due to the winter months getting so cold and during those times all sun light is very important. So I think I just answered my own questionQuote:
Originally Posted by bamaman
Good deal..Just make sure your shade is good enough for all day.Sun moves all day long so if you have a dog that lays in his dog house at any point of the day then you don't have good enough shade.
Bamboo and Ornamental Pear Trees are good choices for quick growing planted shade.
Don't know if cane grows up where you are and it goes dormant in the winter, but it grows like wildfire in tx and works great for shade.
Fruitless mulberry, most maples and there are even oaks that grow kinda fast....
Yup already looking at some large refurbished pool covers that can be cut to whatever size you want. I want them big enough to cover the entire chain spot. 22' x 22' should cover the entire area but not allow the dog to run around the post holding the shade cover upQuote:
Originally Posted by bamaman
That's a good idea but I would think smaller.You will need sunlight to help dry the spots after a rain and sometimes even in the summer a.dog may want to catch some rays early in the morning.I use a teepee wood shade house.Open at both ends not enclosed.
I do have half the opening closed on the south side.Only half though .
Yeah I was thinking about the need for sunlight for drying also.Quote:
Originally Posted by bamaman