Maintaining a Pet-Friendly Lawn: Choosing the Right Grass for Your Furry Friends

Maintaining a Pet-Friendly Lawn: Choosing the Right Grass for Your Furry Friends

When you have pets, it’s essential that you make sure their outdoor space is right for them. Think about how much time your dog will spend outside on your lawn. One way you can ensure it’s right for them is by choosing the type of grass for your lawn and pet-friendly landscaping. Different types of grass are more pet-friendly, for dogs and cats, than others, so it makes sense to look at some options. So if you have the chance to choose, especially with sod installation, it’s essential to pick the right one for durability, strength, maintenance, and of course, how well the grass will be able to survive when faced with pet urine. The last thing you want is a bunch of brown and dead spots on your lawn from spots of repeated pet urine. That ruins the beauty and curb appeal, not to mention your enjoyment of the lawn when you are out there with your family. 

At Duda Sod, we want to make sure your grass is going to be pet-friendly for any of your furry friends. Trust that it does make a difference to which type of grass you choose. Here are some options for picking the right sod grass types for your pet-friendly landscaping needs. 

The Best Sod for Sale That Works for Dogs and Cats

We offer three types of sod at Duda Sod in a variety of different brands, which is suitable for pet-friendly lawns. These types are durable and can stand up to all kinds of pet traffic and play. 

St. Augustine

This is a grass type that is most often used in dog parks, so you know it will stand up to heavy use by your pets. If your pet suffers from allergies, and that’s very common in dogs, this is also a low-allergen grass. Plus, it can withstand and be resilient against pet urine spots. 

You can rest assured knowing that this is an excellent and safe grass type for your pets to play in. So, if you’re ready to go with St. Augustine grass for your dog-friendly lawn, we offer a few featured varieties, like Floratam, Citra Blue, Seville, and Scotts Provista St. Augustine. Any of these will produce a gorgeous, green, and lush lawn. 

Zoysia Grass Sod

Another great pet-friendly type of sod grass is Zoysia. It’s thick and dense enough to tolerate paw or foot traffic well. That means your dog can frolic for hours in the cozy grass without worrying about damaging it. For pets that have sensitive paws, this is a great choice because it will feel cushiony on the pads of their paws. This is especially helpful for those little dogs who aren’t always that happy to be on the grass in the first place. 

Some of the brands that we offer in Zoysia grass sod are Icon and Empire Turf. Icon Zoysia is also salt tolerant, which is helpful if you live by the beach and need South Florida sod for your lawn. Many grass types can’t tolerate this type of temperature and salt in the air, but Zoysia is up to the task. 

Bahia Sod

This type of sod, Bahia, is also very low-allergenic and non-toxic. This grass is nicknamed pasture sod, so you know it’s going to stand up to lots of use. It’s meant to withstand the foot traffic of farm animals. It has good wear and is insect-resistant, which is also helpful when you have pets that play in your grass. After all, it’s your furry friends that will probably be rolling around the most in your yard. 

Another benefit of Bahia grass is that it’s very resistant to pet urine. This is especially helpful if you have multiple dogs in your family. 

Questions About Pet-Friendly Grass or Sod?

If you have questions or specific issues with your pets and the type of lawn that you might need, send us a message today. We’re more than happy to make sure that the right sod installation takes place so that it will be the best grass for your pet-friendly lawn.