trishinrochmn

Small Backyard/Dog Run

Trish S
7 years ago

I just bought a home in Southeast Minnesota. I have a small. very narrow (7' by 50'), fenced in backyard. I am interested in suggestions for grass varieties. With three dogs, it needs to be pretty tough, tolerate full sun during the day, and Minnesota winters. Any suggestions would be great. I plan on putting a patio in on one end, just enough for two chairs and a side table as well as a pergola or sail shade for a break from the sun (only over the patio). The dogs are only outside for exercise and potty breaks and I hate mowing so this property was great. I have turned the front yard into mostly flower beds so all I have is this little patch in the back. The dogs are destroying the weeds back there now so every time it rains it is a mud pit (which also gets tramped into my kitchen). I would love something that grows pretty quick, I know I will have to keep them off it for awhile and leash walking them kind get tiring. I am open to suggestions. I just want it to look appealing as well as function well for the dogs. Thank you for your ideas! (and for reading my scattered thoughts!)

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