DOGTUFF™ Grass the Drought-Resistant Dog-Friendly, Lawn
Maintaining a beautiful lawn can be tough, especially for pet owners. Many struggle to keep their bluegrass yard green with high water bills and pets running around and causing damage. While synthetic grass and AstroTurf may seem like easy solutions, they come with hidden costs and maintenance challenges. That’s where DOG TUFF™ grass shines. As a wild grass growing in desert conditions, it evolved to handle drought and the wear and tear of grazing animals. DOG TUFF™ grass is a superior, more cost-effective choice for anyone seeking a durable, drought tolerant pet-friendly lawn.
Pamper Your Dogs
What is DOG TUFF™ grass?
Originating from the highlands of South Africa, Dog Tuff™ grass is a relative to the warm-season bermudagrass and is a hybrid that won't go to seed. It is highly drought-resistant and thrives in climates where water conservation is crucial. It is not only resilient to dog urine, it is also great for active pets and heavy foot traffic.
DOG TUFF™ grass was established in Denver Colorado, so unlike other drought-resistant grasses, it survives the cold winters, and also thrives in the hot summers. DOG TUFF™ grass stays green and soft during the warm months and goes dormant when the night time temperatures goes below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means it enjoys an extended season in Southern California, as the San Diego and Los Angeles weather make it an ideal and reliable choice for dog-friendly lawns.
The natural look of unmowed DOG
TUFF™ grass
The benefits of DOG TUFF™ grass for Pet Owners
Saves water
Requires up to 80% less irrigation
Protects your lawn from Dogs
High dog urine resistance
Gets you paid to replace your bluegrass
Some water districts and cities offer a dollar or more per square foot to install
Prevents mud
Tolerates more foot traffic and Dog activity
Saves time
Requires less mowing and fertilizer
Saves money
Significantly cheaper to install than artificial grass
Helps the environment
Less mowing, maintenance and resources to keep healthy
In the news
ABC News did a story on a community in Loveland Colorado that did a trial on 13 grasses. See what they said about Dog Tuff™ grass . (Video starting at 2:30)
This drought tolerant Turf
grass for dogs makes a great border around a xeric garden.
Site location for DOG TUFF™grass
Location
DOG TUFF™ grass thrives in USDA
zones 5-9, making it suitable for many regions in the United States. It’s
perfect for sunny, dry climates like
Denver, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, El
Paso and Las Vegas where water conservation is crucial.
DOG TUFF™ requires at least 6
hours of direct sunlight.
Warm Growing season
This grass loves heat and will be green and active when night time temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit (about the end of May to the end of Oct in the Denver area). It will go dormant during the cool months and turn a golden brown, when it will
need less care and maintenance.
Care for DOG TUFF™grass
Dog Tuff™ grass is a sterile hybrid so it is grown in 70 count plug trays. Each of the plugs will be planted 10 inches apart and fill in to a lush full lawn.
Once established this warm season grass will require a fraction of the maintenance of bluegrass lawns with minimal mowing and fertilizing.