Comments on: Keep Off the Grass: 5 Traditional Lawn Alternatives

By: Luv2Plant

Luv2Plant — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:35:00 +0000

(save for the artificial turf, of course)

By: Luv2Plant

Luv2Plant — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Anyone know if these alternatives are safe if ingested by dogs? We have some bare spots in the yard but are concerned about replacing with a cover which may be toxic.

By: Meri

Meri — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Whoa. Slow down. Artificial turf? Isn’t this the stuff that is pilling and ending up the oceans? What about the off-gassing that happens with plastic? And what happens when it breaks down? Which it will. Forethought, anyone? I broke my back just trying to dig up plastic sheets someone used as weed deterrent because, silly me, I wanted to put in a garden a few years ago. What happens when someone wants to actually plant something where this plastic has been laid? This is not a good idea for other than a soccer pitch. How about thinking a few years ahead, Michael Franco?

By: WriterMike

WriterMike — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:14:00 +0000

Hi Mamayo, the microclover is especially resistant to dog urine.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:16:00 +0000

are any of these ‘living’ alternatives hardy against dog urine?

By: John

John — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:46:00 +0000

Don’t forget your sprinkler system too. Grass craves water, not Brawndo. http://www.theservicevault.net/blog/entry/sprinkler-systems-to-keep-your-yard-green