Backyard tolerant for Dogs

Poloch – posted 12 February 2005 13:59

I live in midwest OH and am beginning to tear down the trees in my back yard and am looking for a type of grass that is tolerant to a 90 pound high energy dog, as well as high shade. Any ideas? Also, what is the best maintenance for the grass once planted? Should I use seed or sod? How long does the dog have to stay off that general area before his damage is irreversible?

Thanks for the help.

ted – posted 12 February 2005 16:41

sounds like the shade is the problem, not the dog. suggest pruning or rethinking the area as a landscape area. i had a 130 pound german shepherd and a 100 pound golden retriever in a 2000 sq. ft. area with fescue- follow normal, good maintenance and it should work as long as you have enough light- you’ll need around 5-6 hours a day of light- just go for the seed- sod too expensive in your low maintenance situation.

Poloch – posted 12 February 2005 20:45

Shade is definitely the problem right now, but most of the trees will be coming down this week. There should be 5-6 hours after that. But help me out, what exactly is normal, good maintenance on some fescue, assuming fescue is the best for my situation and area.

thanks