Dog-Proof Backyard Surfaces for Small NYC Yards

NYC homeowner with two digging dogs wants to replace wood chips without using tile or concrete. Current chips get pushed to edges.

Recommended Solution: Reclaimed Brick on Sand-Cement Bed

Lay reclaimed bricks on a sand-cement mixture. Brush the same mix into joints. Water or wait for rain to set it hard. This creates:

• Permeable, stable surface dogs can't easily displace
• Urban-appropriate aesthetic (brick fits NYC context)
• No concrete slab or tile appearance
• Repairable if individual bricks shift

Jonathan
www.ecologicagardens.com