Matt Keightley of SpaceLift
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In this episode of A Dog's Life, host Anna Webb welcomes landscape gardener Matt Keightley to discuss his upcoming showcase at the Chelsea Flower Show, where he's featuring a sauna within his garden design. The conversation dives into creating dog-friendly outdoor spaces, emphasizing safety, enrichment, and practical design tips like layering plants, using pots for bulbs, and providing shaded, water-accessible areas. Matt shares insights from a survey that inspired his new app, Spacelift, which helps homeowners transform their gardens with simple, personalized designs—especially useful for those intimidated by gardening. The episode also highlights the benefits of Antinol for canine joint health, with Anna sharing her dog Billy’s positive response to the supplement, and discusses pet-safe plants versus toxic ones like foxgloves, lilies, and ivy. Throughout, the focus remains on harmonizing human and animal needs in garden design.
Use layered planting with 70-80% evergreen species for year-round structure and dog-friendly textures.
Place water bowls outside in planting beds to encourage dogs to stay hydrated and engaged in the garden.
Keep toxic plants like foxgloves, lilies, and ivy out of reach or use pots to safely include them.
Train dogs to dig in designated areas or use raised planters to protect bulbs and prevent damage.
Download the Spacelift app for guided, inspiring garden design—especially helpful for DIYers and pet owners.
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Introducing Matt Keightley and the Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Anna welcomes Matt Keightley, a landscape gardener, who is showcasing his garden design at the Chelsea Flower Show, including a sauna that serves as a quiet retreat during the event.
Dog-Friendly Garden Design: Safety and Enrichment
“Layering plants with 70-80% evergreen shrubs and grasses gives year-round interest and creates different textures for dogs to run through and play on.”
The Spacelift App: Designing Gardens with Confidence
“The app helps people go from Chelsea to their own home—turning inspiration into action with simple, enjoyable steps.”
Pet-Safe Plants and Toxic Hazards
“Herbs are a great starting point for dog-friendly gardens—safe, aromatic, and perfect for cooking and play.”
“Layering plants with 70-80% evergreen shrubs and grasses gives year-round interest and creates different textures for dogs to run through and play on.”
“The app helps people go from Chelsea to their own home—turning inspiration into action with simple, enjoyable steps.”
“People are not picking up, you know, and I just feel it just lets down every single dog in the country.”
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Anna Webb
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Matt Keightley
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Antinol
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Chelsea Flower Show
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Spacelift
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NatuRaw
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Green Lip Muscle
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Herbs
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Sauna
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Lilies
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