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Garden Detective: Dog-friendly grasses

March 22, 2013 5:38 PM By JESSICA DAMIANO jessica.damiano@newsday.com

When selecting a grass that can hold up

Photo credit: AP | When selecting a grass that can hold up to a dog, consider your dog's breed as well as the yard's sun exposure.

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DEAR JESSICA: Our dogs constantly tear up our lawn when they play, so we need a really strong type of grass. Any recommendations?-- Richard Dannenberg, Baldwin

DEAR RICHARD: The type of grass you should plant depends on the sun exposure in the area. If the lawn gets full sun, then bluegrasses are the way to go. They hold up to traffic quite well but don't tolerate any more than very light...

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