Property News · June 3, 2017

Ask Alys: is there a dog-resistant alternative to grass?


Our gardening expert has the answer to all your garden-related questionsThe onslaught of my two labradors means I have paved over most of my lawn, but the remaining grass turns nasty even with frequent cleaning and raking. Can you suggest tough, flat, non-grass groundcover?Little will survive life as a dog run without some wear and tear. First, try reseeding with a grass mixture tolerant of heavy foot traffic. Two types might work – Superstar: Back Lawn mix from The Grass People; and LawnUK’s Sprogs and Dogs mix.Rake the bare patches, then add compost mixed with sand to get an even sowing bed. Then sow the seed and water in, watering regularly till the grass is established. Keep the dogs off in the meantime. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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