{"id":9294,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:48","slug":"how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get grass to grow in my yard with dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_can_I_get_grass_to_grow_in_my_yard_with_dogs\" title=\"How can I get grass to grow in my yard with dogs?\">How can I get grass to grow in my yard with dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#Can_you_put_grass_seeds_down_with_dogs\" title=\"Can you put grass seeds down with dogs?\">Can you put grass seeds down with dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_plant_grass_seed_in_high_traffic_areas\" title=\"How do you plant grass seed in high traffic areas?\">How do you plant grass seed in high traffic areas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_fix_grass_in_high_traffic_areas\" title=\"How do you fix grass in high traffic areas?\">How do you fix grass in high traffic areas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#Can_you_put_grass_seed_down_if_you_have_a_dog\" title=\"Can you put grass seed down if you have a dog?\">Can you put grass seed down if you have a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_get_grass_to_grow_back_where_dogs_pee\" title=\"How do you get grass to grow back where dogs pee?\">How do you get grass to grow back where dogs pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_grass_seed_to_use_when_you_have_dogs\" title=\"What is the best grass seed to use when you have dogs?\">What is the best grass seed to use when you have dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#Can_I_seed_my_grass_if_I_have_a_dog\" title=\"Can I seed my grass if I have a dog?\">Can I seed my grass if I have a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_grow_grass_in_a_high_traffic_area\" title=\"How do you grow grass in a high traffic area?\">How do you grow grass in a high traffic area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#What_type_of_grass_is_good_for_heavy_traffic\" title=\"What type of grass is good for heavy traffic?\">What type of grass is good for heavy traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_plant_grass_seed_in_a_large_area\" title=\"How do you plant grass seed in a large area?\">How do you plant grass seed in a large area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#Will_grass_seed_grow_if_I_just_throw_it_down\" title=\"Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?\">Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_keep_grass_alive_in_high_traffic_areas\" title=\"How do you keep grass alive in high traffic areas?\">How do you keep grass alive in high traffic areas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#What_kind_of_grass_seed_is_good_for_high_traffic_areas\" title=\"What kind of grass seed is good for high traffic areas?\">What kind of grass seed is good for high traffic areas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_I_protect_my_lawn_from_foot_traffic\" title=\"How do I protect my lawn from foot traffic?\">How do I protect my lawn from foot traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#Is_it_safe_to_put_grass_seed_down_with_dogs\" title=\"Is it safe to put grass seed down with dogs?\">Is it safe to put grass seed down with dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-grass-to-grow-in-my-yard-with-dogs\/#How_do_you_put_grass_seed_down_with_a_dog\" title=\"How do you put grass seed down with a dog?\">How do you put grass seed down with a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_grass_to_grow_in_my_yard_with_dogs\"><\/span>How can I get grass to grow in my yard with dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Basics for Growing a Successful Lawn with Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Start small. Plant only as much lawn as you can maintain.  <\/li>\n<li>Plant tough varieties. Don&#8217;t cheap out on generic grass seed mixes, plugs, or sod.  <\/li>\n<li>Find the sunny side.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose a sandy site.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid slopes.  <\/li>\n<li>Grow long blades and deep roots.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep grass growing quickly.<\/li>\n<p>28-Sept-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_grass_seeds_down_with_dogs\"><\/span>Can you put grass seeds down with dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although tiny, <b>they have the potential to cause real pain to your dog. The seeds have pointy ends and are very sharp so they easily become trapped in a dog&#8217;s fur and can burrow down the coat to pierce the skin. Unfortunately, in rare cases, the grass seed can go under the skin and travel to other areas of the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_plant_grass_seed_in_high_traffic_areas\"><\/span>How do you plant grass seed in high traffic areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use a grass seed mix labeled Durable or Play Mix indicating it is designed for high traffic areas. Keep the soil surface moist until grass begins to grow. Cover with mulch to help keep the soil moist and reduce watering frequency. Gradually reduce watering frequency as the grass begins to grow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_grass_in_high_traffic_areas\"><\/span>How do you fix grass in high traffic areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Repairing Grass In Heavy Traffic Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Grow resistant varieties. An easy way to minimize wear on your lawn is to simply plant grass that can withstand traffic better than others.  <\/li>\n<li>Aerate soils.  <\/li>\n<li>Mowing tips.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid wet grass.  <\/li>\n<li>Pave it.<\/li>\n<p>22-Jan-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_grass_seed_down_if_you_have_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you put grass seed down if you have a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you go down this route, <b>you must keep your dog off the lawn for the first six weeks, to allow the grass to take root and establish. Water regularly throughout these crucial first weeks  a lawn that&#8217;s been well hydrated will be much more resilient. You can find out how to plant grass seed in our expert guide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_grass_to_grow_back_where_dogs_pee\"><\/span>How do you get grass to grow back where dogs pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other varieties, <b>bermuda grass is the best grass for pets as it is tough against wear and tear and provides a great playing field for furry friends. Bermuda grass is anchored deep into the ground with strong, sturdy roots that are perfect rough play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_grass_seed_to_use_when_you_have_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best grass seed to use when you have dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In order to repair a lawn that&#8217;s been ruined by dogs, follow these tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Use humic acid to treat grass burned by dog urine.<\/li>\n<li>Water your yard regularly to dilute dog urine that harms grass.<\/li>\n<li>Train your dogs to use one area of your yard as a toilet.<\/li>\n<li>Build barriers to keep dogs out of damaged areas.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_seed_my_grass_if_I_have_a_dog\"><\/span>Can I seed my grass if I have a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you need a grass that can stand up to heavy use, consider <b>cool-season perennial ryegrass or tall fescue or warm-season bahia grass, bermuda grass, or zoysia grass. Clover is generally becoming much more acceptable in lawns. Some dog-lovers even intentionally plant clover seed in their lawn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_grow_grass_in_a_high_traffic_area\"><\/span>How do you grow grass in a high traffic area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to handle high traffic on your lawn is to start with the best turf. <b>JaMur Zoysia grass and TifTuf Bermuda grass are ideal for a high-traffic lawn. They grow lush and soft under bare feet, and they recover quickly from damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_grass_is_good_for_heavy_traffic\"><\/span>What type of grass is good for heavy traffic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let us start with the simple question, will the seed grow if it is just thrown on the ground? The simple answer is, <b>yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. While the seed is one of the most resilient out there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_plant_grass_seed_in_a_large_area\"><\/span>How do you plant grass seed in a large area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Using straw is the best way to seed grass on a hill. A sprinkling of straw over freshly sown grass seed helps keep the seed in place. After planting the grass on the slope and covering it with 1\/4-inch of soil by dragging a rake gently over the area, cover the seeded slope with straw.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_grass_seed_grow_if_I_just_throw_it_down\"><\/span>Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Seed a New or Existing Lawn<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1: Prepare the Ground. Dig or till the ground to a 3-inch depth.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Add Nutrients. Add compost, topsoil and fertilizer and then work them into the soil.<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Protect the Grass Seed.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5: Water the Seed.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Mow the New Grass and Control Weeds.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_grass_alive_in_high_traffic_areas\"><\/span>How do you keep grass alive in high traffic areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use a <b>grass seed mix labeled Durable or Play Mix indicating it is designed for high traffic areas. Keep the soil surface moist until grass begins to grow. Cover with mulch to help keep the soil moist and reduce watering frequency. Gradually reduce watering frequency as the grass begins to grow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_grass_seed_is_good_for_high_traffic_areas\"><\/span>What kind of grass seed is good for high traffic areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best high-traffic grass types<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Tall fescue. Tall fescue has coarse, sturdy blades and deep roots, making it a great option for high-traffic lawns.  <\/li>\n<li>Perennial ryegrass. Perennial ryegrass is so durable that it is a popular grass type for golf courses in northern climates.  <\/li>\n<li>Kentucky bluegrass.  <\/li>\n<li>Bermudagrass.  <\/li>\n<li>Zoysiagrass.<\/li>\n<p>16-Sept-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_protect_my_lawn_from_foot_traffic\"><\/span>How do I protect my lawn from foot traffic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enjoy a high-quality rubber mat that will protect the people outdoors at your home or business, your property, and your lawn. Excess foot traffic has the potential to damage the roots in your grass, hinder nutrients from absorbing into your lawn, and prevent your grass from growing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_put_grass_seed_down_with_dogs\"><\/span>Is it safe to put grass seed down with dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason that <b>grass seeds can be dangerous for dogs (or even cats), is that they can easily penetrate their outer skin in multiple areas. If left untreated this can be incredibly painful  in worst case scenarios the internal damage it may cause can even be fatal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_grass_seed_down_with_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you put grass seed down with a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other varieties, <b>bermuda grass is the best grass for pets as it is tough against wear and tear and provides a great playing field for furry friends. Bermuda grass is anchored deep into the ground with strong, sturdy roots that are perfect rough play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I get grass to grow in my yard with dogs?Can you put grass seeds down with dogs?How do you plant grass seed in high traffic areas?How do you fix grass in high traffic areas?Can you put grass seed down if you have a dog?How do you get grass to grow&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9294"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9294"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9294\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}