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Posted: Feb/17/2009 5:54 AM PST
I do believe I have tried every type of seed to grow in my backyard and no luck. I have dogs so it didnt make it any easier to get them started. So I will be purchasing sod now. My question is, what type of sod to use for HIGH traffic? thank you for your suggestions |
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Posted: Feb/17/2009 7:18 AM PST
Unfortunately, you may be fighting a losing cause. If your dogs have certain patterns they run, ex: along the fence, etc., I'm not sure there is a turf that will withstand that. Zoysia is probably the heartiest (which needs a lot of sun), but the dogs will win if they repeatedly run the same patterns. Being an ex golf course supt., I've learned to not fight the persistant habits of dogs or golfers. If they are going to continue to walk or run the same areas, landscape it with mulch, gravel, etc. to avoid headaches and wasted money. |
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Posted: Feb/23/2009 6:30 PM PST
cougar, one problem is your dogs, the urine from dogs is very acidic and kills grass where they pee, so you will end up with circular brown patches. Also if they continuous run the same path, no grass is going to withstand that and it may be better just to throw gravel down. If you want to try turf, not sure if they sell this in your area and assuming your area gets a good deal of sunlight i would then go with either zyosia or bermudagrass both are high traffic grasses. The only thing with zyosia is its slow to recover from ruts and divots taken out of the turf, so that may not be a good help. I would then look to bermudagrass, which grows insanely, and recovers very quickly. If both those types of sod are not sold I would then go with tall fescue. This type of grass is a medium tolerence for trafic, its also a good grass if your area doesn't get much water, but not as good as your warm season grasses. If your planning on putting the warm season grasses down, you then get into another area which is aerification and thatch problems which would need to be adressed |
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Posted: Feb/26/2009 6:56 AM PST
Thank you Joe and Tombo. The area(s) I am referring to is in the middle of the yard. They dont run on this alot. They usually dont even get on it, because it is just dirt (no grass). Oh those dreadful yellow spots, I know there is not alot I can do with those. My doggies only go on a certain area of the lawn for their business. I have been told that my best bet is bermuda or zoysia as u both recommended. I'll see what I can do. thanx bunches |
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Posted: Aug/23/2009 8:48 AM PST
For the yellow spots in your yard the cheapest solution that works best is applying lime and gypsum. There are also commercial products made for this purpose, but most of our clients have been happy with lime and gypsum in spring and fall. You can add Brewers Yeast and Garlic to your dog's diet or at least look for a dog food that includes these ingredients. That will make the urine less acidic and some think it repels fleas. Are your dogs girls, they tend to have stronger urine. I would agree with Turf Type Tall Fescue. Hope your dogs are well and enjoying the summer. Be sure to spray your lawn with a pyrithren to cut down on flea exposure. Thanks, Gemma 
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