As much as we all love our furry friends, they can wreak havoc on our gardens. Plenty of gardeners will know the pain of getting their lawn looking fresh and green for summer, only for their pooch to go for a pee and ruin the grass.
However, all hope is not lost. The is priced at £23.99 for a 2kg bag on Amazon, and promises a urine-resistant solution for restoring lawns' glory. The grass seed, which is specifically for outdoor usage, has been carefully selected to ensure only dog pee resistant varieties are used and is said to create durable, lush green lawns - a win-win for everyone, including the dogs. Not only is it an ideal choice for gardens, but it can also be used for sports pitches, over-seeding and renovating.
For dosage, 35 grams per square metre for new lawns is recommended and 17 grams per square metre for overseeding. The seeds can be sowed from March to September, or other months when the ground temperature is constantly above 10 degrees celsius. For best results however, shoppers should sow late summer, early autumn or mid-spring - ensuring the ground is not dry.
For some alternative options, shoppers could try the for £11.97 from Asda. With 1015 grams per pack, this seed is said to grow anywhere from dry, sunny, shady and even high traffic areas. It offers up to 13 patches based on a 45cm diameter. Another option is the for £7.89 from The Range which is suitable for dry sunny areas, shaded or semi shaded areas, comes as a 600g bag and is said to be fast acting and low maintenance.
The Avern grass seed however from a total of 878 reviews. One shopper said: "The Avern Dog Patch Grass Seed with GroMax has truly worked wonders for my lawn, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This product has proven to be a game-changer for repairing damaged turf and overseeding, making my lawn look magnificent once again...What sets the Avern Dog Patch Grass Seed apart is its resilience against dog urine, a common challenge for many pet owners. The grass seems to be resisting the effects of dog wee, which is a huge relief. This feature alone has alleviated one of my major concerns and made my lawn much more pet-friendly."
Another wrote: "The quality of the seeds seem great and are coming through quickly."
"Great product. Good value for money. Great coverage. Thick lush grass," said another shopper.
However, not everyone felt the exact same way and some shared other opinions: "It's no different to any other grass seed," one shopper said.
"Slow growing," said another.
Despite this, for dog owners everywhere who want to replenish and enjoy their lawns, the sounds like a solid option.
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