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Urgent (but quick!) question about getting grass on decking for dog

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  • 09-11-2010 10:51pm
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    Compudaro
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭


    After seaching for a new place to rent for ages, I have just found THE perfect place with one little snag. I have a little dog and the back garden of the house is 95% decking. Problem is I need some small area of grass out the back for my 4-legged friend to "do the business" on.

    Is it possible to buy (and if so, where) a tray of grass turf or similar that could sit on top of the decking without rotting it and without withering away? (I'd only need a few square metres).

    Any and all help/advice appreciated!


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    adser53
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭adser53


    not sure tbh. you could try getting a sand pit for him/her? you'll have to change the sand frequently for hygiene reasons. a small bit of grass would wither away from the animal waste and unless you buy the turf rolls, you won't get it to grow in the winter. I don't know if they even sell those rolls this time of year. lots of people have no grass, concrete dog runs etc with no problems. it just takes a little more cleaning from you :)


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    Compudaro
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭Compudaro


    Thanks adser. Any more suggestions/alternatives?


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    Whispered
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    I've heard of people using the equivelent of a large litter tray with grass in it for their dogs.


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    keli
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    You can buy rolled up sods of grass in most garden centers but it needs to be laid on soil. It will die if it's laid on wood and make a serious mess on your deck. Dogs dont necessarily need grass in their back garden, I presume you'll be walking him at least once a day. Just invest in a shovel for your new back yard :rolleyes:


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    anniehoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,596 ✭✭✭anniehoo


    I actually wouldnt bother with getting grass at all. Buy some potted plants and small trees in pots for them to have a sniff at and cock their leg :D Dogs dont need grass to go to the toilet. Itll actually be more hygienic without it to be honest. You could buy a little pot of grass and grow it so that he can munch on too.


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    Cherry Blossom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    If it were me I'd just take the dog out the front on a lead to do it's business and clean up as you go!


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    babydollbabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭babydollbabe


    what about getting dog potty grass ??

    check them on amazon !!!


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