Well DH decided the no-poop sign is tacky. BUT the society garlic seems to be working. I haven't seen any signs of a dog in my yard since it was planted! And believe me yesterday when it was windy I could see why, a strong garlic smell wafted over me as I walked in. I can live with it because one of the back ones has a beautiful little violet colored flower to greet me.

The barberry bushes are already growing, I am pretty shocked and excited about that.