Adam Smith

23 posts

Adam Smith is an outdoor living enthusiast and pet landscaping specialist at Lifes101. With a focus on sustainable, dog-friendly backyard designs, Adam shares practical DIY solutions for mud-free lawns, pet turf drainage systems, and non-toxic plant selection to keep yards clean and four-legged family members safe.

A happy Golden Retriever stands near a beautiful, undisturbed flower bed in a dog-friendly garden, illustrating humane ways to stop dog digging

7 Humane Ways to Stop Your Dog from Digging Up Flower Beds (2026 Guide)

Adam Smith

Frustrated by a dug-up garden? Discover 7 effective and humane ways to stop your dog from digging in flower beds, from simple enrichment to safe deterrents.

A happy Golden Retriever enjoying a dog-friendly garden layout with a lush lawn and protected, raised flower beds

The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Garden Layout That Your Dog Won’t Destroy

Adam Smith

Create a beautiful garden your dog won't destroy. Our guide to dog-friendly landscaping shows you how to design a durable layout that stops digging & lawn spots for good.

The Ultimate Guide to 25+ Toxic Plants for Dogs (Keep Your Garden Safe)

Adam Smith

Worried about your dog's safety in the garden? Discover our ultimate list of 30+ common but toxic plants for dogs, including symptoms and emergency steps.