So sad -_-

A few weeks ago we had a new puppy (no longer have him as he nearly destroyed our house) and he decided my beautiful Norfolk Pine was a chew toy. Id had that tree for about 3-4 years He dragged it out of its pot (had it on the patio) and stripped some of the bark off. No idea how long it was laying there.

Then today I looked out the window and noticed my new blackberry bush wasnt where I planted it...one of our other dogs dug it up! The stems/leaves were already dry beyond hope of rehydration by the time I got to it *cries* I was so hoping for berries next year too......

 

Oh my goodness, Bip! That is terrible, absolutely terrible. Pets are so nice, but those ruined plants are so painful to loose. I can really empathize with you.
Personally I'd plant them back and give them lots and lots of water and see how they do. Miricles can sometimes happen with abused plants. Whatcha got to loose?

So sorry for both your losses...

 

My current dog was a plant chewer as a puppy. Thanks goodness she outgrew it and most of my plants re-grew.
Plant that blackberry bush again Bip. I think it will surprise you.

 

That is sad. Pity about the plants and trees. It really hurts.
My dogs (when I just got them) also started off by eating my garlic plants that I used as companion plants to the roses to ward off teh aphids. But that is not nearly as devastating as the damage you are suffering.
DO try Sjoerd's suggestion. I might just work. WHo know that trees might even become stronger due to the adverse conditions that they suffered.

 

I'm so sorry for your tree and bush, Bip. Small pups do get into a lot of mischief, but I still find them worth the trouble.

 

My dog in S.C. used to "help" me garden too. So frustrating. I always tried re-planting what he dug up and was surprised to see how many made it despite his efforts. I agree with everyone else- especially concerning the blackberry, they are a pretty tough plant. Good luck.

 

I guess I can try replanting the blackberry, but it was out of the ground overnight, maybe the night before too...

 

You can try soaking the roots in a bucket of water with Vitamin B or some MiracleGro overnight before you plant it back in the ground. When they ship them bare root they are dry. The directions always tell you to soak them overnight. dooley

 

So sorry to hear..puppies need a lot of guidance and training. You need to spend A LOT of time with them to train them. I always say when puppies are left to them selves they will find something that keeps them busy.

 

My lab watched me planting a small tree years ago. It was my one smaller hydrangea tree and when I finished and went on to do some other things ...I looked at her in the yard and she was dragging my just planted tree around in her mouth....I scolded her and then planted it again and she never dug it up again or anything else in the garden. I am usually outside with the dogs so I do keep a close eye on them..I think she just looked at it as a small stick...she used to carry larger ones around that had fallen from the large trees at our last home...then the darn rabbit chewed one whole side of the top off of it when the snow got too deep around it. I left it and when I look at that tree, I think of what has happened to it and how it survived...Sherry

 

You know, Bip-- some shrubs are sold as "dry root" packages. Things like roses, plum trees, and a host of other garden bushes and shrubs, so I honestly think that your chances of saving the plants are not all that bad--better than 50%, I'd reckon.

Do keep us posted though, ok?

 

Well it never revived...so I guess its dead...though I guess Ill keep it in the ground till next year (unless mom pulls it up like shes been known to do to plants), see if anything pops up...maybe a baby plant or something o.o

 

I think that's a good idea. I see that you live in Indiana and so it should be getting cooler there now, and thus time hor the plant to go dormant. Fingers crossed that it's just dormant. I still have great expectations...but then I'm one of those who subscribes to the ancient addage: "It ain't over, 'til it's over".