Artificial turf for dogs means no more muddy paws, worn patches, or constant upkeep — just a clean, durable yard your dog will love.

Q: We have two Labrador retrievers and want to plant grass. I was wondering what is the best and strongest grass seed for our yard with two labs? A: Paws down, turf-type tall fescue. This is a ...

Three years ago, I had our small, fenced-in back yard replaced with synthetic grass. Was it expensive? Yes. But just look at the results. And this is what the yard looks like every single day, no ...

John in Sterling writes: “My back yard has been toasted by my dogs; thanks to their urination, all the grass is gone and I have nothing but dirt. Several years ago, I spread compost and reseeded in ...

Dogs, from left, Fiona, Loki and Milo play on a partially snow-covered section of turf. Huskies, from left, Loki and Fiona have a ball outside and don't come in with messy paws. Artificial turf has ...

It’s time to settle this backyard debate.

Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our summer coverage. Before the high heat of summer weekends, and mixed among the morning birdsongs, the ...

Golf-course superintendents — they’re just like us! At least, they’re not so different that we can’t ask them for advice. In this column, we welcome readers’ yard-care questions, which we pass on to ...