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One of the most asked questions
in the grassing industry concerns finding a turf grass
that can survive daily canine routines. Dogs
that are allowed to run freely in a lawn area, often end
up destroying the grasses.
Dogs and newly
seeded lawns
DO NOT mix.
There is no grass
grown from seed
that can withstand a lot of continuous traffic.....
Four or Two legged traffic can wear a lawn down.
High traffic is NOT good during seeding and the early
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Read More about Dog Problems
on turfs
& How to avoid them:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/dog_lawn_problems.html
Carnivorous animals do not produce useable manure for
plants. Manure comes from omnivores which in turn eat the plants
and return excess or unused waste back to the soil to be taken up
by plants. Grasses must have time to establish before the plant
can possibly handle consistent canine deposits and trails
established. Even sod lawns need time to develop extended root
systems and knit the seams together before high traffic use
starts. The grasses simply have to grow up!
DOG RUNS WEARING ON YOUR GRASS?
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On fully mature lawns
watering the area immediately after the animal has done
its business can lessen the detrimental effect on the
grass.
The only other alternative is to
change the territory from one area of the yard to another
giving the grass time to recover between
"sessions". Bermuda, Bahia, Zoysia, are the
densest warm season grasses after full establishment.
Bluegrass is the densest cool season grass.
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CHASE
THOSE DOGS & CATS OUT OF YOUR LAWN TERRITORY
WITH A DOG
& CAT REPELLENT |
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URINE SPOTTING
Urine spotting is one of the more frequent "unsightly" problems on
lawns. It is not uncommon to see this in all areas of a lawn,
as dogs seldom prefer any particular spot. The best (and
really only) solution is to train your dog (preferably at a young
age) to use an area other than the lawn. The only other
solution is to NOT allow your dog free use of the lawn.
WEAR FROM
CONSTANT USE
Dogs have a habit of walking / running from one part of the yard to
another, usually from entrances to back door areas looking for
attention. The seldom stray off their "beaten" travel path and
as a result in short order produce wear patterns such as seen in the
picture above. Over time this causes the lawn grass to thin
and even be killed. There is not really any solution to this
problem either, except to pave or mulch walk areas to minimize paths
occurring. Wear patterns are created both by humans and dogs
as they make "paths".
DIGGING HOLES
Digging by dogs can destroy turf instantly and destroy the level
grade of your lawn. Usually this
occurs with younger dogs that are more active and playful. You
can through discipline, train your dog to NOT do this habit.
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GRASSES FOR DOGS
There is NOT any sure-fire dog resistant grass. However, some
grasses by natures design are better than others. In general
grasses that spread by either rhizomes and/or stolons are the best
choices as they tend to repair more easily. Be prepared to
constantly re-seed to try and keep ahead of damaged areas.
GRASSES FOR WARM SEASON AREAS - DOG TOUGH
Bermudagrass
- Best Choice. (Fast repairing / Handles traffic good)
Zoysia (IF allowed to
establish first / Takes 2-4 years) (Good traffic tolerance / but
slower to repair.)
Ryegrasses can be overseeded
on Bermudagrass lawns to provide additional protection and color
during winter dormant months.
GRASSES FOR COOL SEASON AREAS - DOG TOUGH
Kentucky Bluegrass:
For Northern climate areas (cool season),
Kentucky Bluegrass is
considered the best choice due to its ability to slightly spread and
repair damage over time. Tall Fescue lawns are NOT recommended
as they cannot repair themselves.
Tall Fescues:
You can however add a small amount of Kentucky Bluegrass to a Tall
Fescue lawn and reduce the extent of damage that will occur to your
lawn. Add 1/2 lb. of Bluegrass per 1000 sq. ft. --
FAST REPAIR:
Ryegrass can be added should you need a quick "cosmetic" repair.
Perennial Ryegrass provides
the best look and is perennial growing in northern areas.
Seed at correct
times and seasons for best repair results.
If you discover a grass that resists dog traffic and
urine, please give us a call, we will soon be millionaires!
--- Sorry, no miracle answers here... just proper maintenance.
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