Dog poop flower quandry

[desertgirl]

We recently fenced off our patio to allow the chickens to free range in the mornings without pooping all over our back porch. The good news: no more chicken poo. The bad news, now the dogs sometimes poop under the tree to the side of the porch (if the gate is shut for the chickens. You don't relly notice it (it is off to the side), but I occasionally get a whiff that I don't like at all.



Looking for strongly fragrant flowers that like shade/minimal direct sun. And, of course, must be nnon poisonous.

Any ideas??

 

[Greenthumb18]

We recently fenced off our patio to allow the chickens to free range in the mornings without pooping all over our back porch. The good news: no more chicken poo. The bad news, now the dogs sometimes poop under the tree to the side of the porch (if the gate is shut for the chickens. You don't relly notice it (it is off to the side), but I occasionally get a whiff that I don't like at all.



Looking for strongly fragrant flowers that like shade/minimal direct sun. And, of course, must be nnon poisonous.

Any ideas??

That must really stink, i bet dog poo is worse than chicken poo. What about putting some lilies their pretty fragrant. There are lots of fragrant flowers out their to chose from.

 

[digitS']

Oh, Greenthumb !! That is exactly what I thought of.

Problem is, those extremely fragrant Oriental lilies smell like bathroom spray . . . after the fact .

Steve

 

[desertgirl]

It isn't overwhelmng, I just wanted some help (so if I'm back there and the wind changes, I don't get an unfortuante whiff).

I think it might be to hot/dry here in the high desert for lillies...yes? I've not heard of anyone growing them successfully outside (unless it was in a pond).

 

[digitS']

You may go for my fragrance remedy for the chicken coop, DG. Unfortunately, I suppose, it sits near the property line. The neighbor's garbage cans are directly on the other side of the board fence so there are competing odors .

I have about 4 types of mint growing along that fence. The neighbor sprays the plants if they sneak into his yard. I've had to set up a short board wall to make sure that the herbicide doesn't blow thru my fence onto the plants. Altho' there is an interesting selection, mint isn't really my favorite in herbal teas so there hasn't really been any use for them. Except . . .

Once the neighbors set up tables on their driveway in their backyard! Suddenly, their relatives began arriving !!

A little concerned about the coop on a warm summer day -- I quickly ran the lawn mower over the lawn. Ah, fresh mown grass . . .

Around the yard I went with the weedwacker . . . When I got to the line of mint - off went their heads! The fragrance was overwhelming. And, it really overwhelmed any odor drifting out of that coop.

Mint grows well in the shade. In fact, that location gets no afternoon sun. They like a fair amount of water and certainly can be invasive. The chickens leave them strictly, alone .

I've got lots of Asiatic lilies in my front yard. They are nice . . . hopefully, I've eliminated the overly-odoriferous Orientals . Some folks really like them - I'll tell you what, I'd never, ever bring them in the house!

Steve