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  Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional August 7, 2012 at 10:03am

  I assume that from your description of brown patches you have a bitch?

  May I suggest tomato juice in her food which neutralizes the acid in her urine, or there is a product called dog rock which stops brown patches, you put it in their drinking water, although the jury is out on this one as we are still experimenting.

  The tomato juice works immediately, shame to deny the dog a patch of lawn, better for the wildlife to.

  Sue
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  Alena Evans August 7, 2012 at 10:43am

  Hi,

  had the same problem with few lawns now. Especially in rented properties, where tenants don't want to look after it and in dark places under trees. Don't get me wrong, I am real lawn lover, but I understand that there are places where artificial lawn will just help. When I install artificial lawn I try to replace the lost of natural habitat somewhere else. More flowers in beds, pots on patio, climbers on fence, bee houses, bird feeders etc.

  The instalation it self.

  http://www.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/artificial-grass/

  In small well drain areas, I go straight with sand, not using MOT. The carpet is pined to the wooden frame with nails.

  Not sure how old is your customers dog, but she should try to teach him to go to one place. I know it's time consuming and easier said than do. But it is worth it.

  

   

  When choosing artificial lawn, there is lots of companies. Order samples and ask where the carpet is being manufactured. Avoid China manufactured ones, go for Holland, they have a longer life spam.
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  Joanne Hitchcock August 7, 2012 at 1:58pm

  Hi Sue

  Yes, I read about using tomato sauce but was reluctant to add to food because of its sugar content, instead I tried adding a couple of glugs to a watering can and pouring it over, probably need to do it straight away though as it hasn't really worked. Might check out the tomato juice option though.

  Thanks

  Jo
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  Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional August 7, 2012 at 3:58pm

  Hi Joanne, I think it only works when the dog actually eats the tomato juice (no sugar) as it works on the acid in the bladder, about 100ml per day. I have tried it and it does work. You have to remember to put in their food thats all.

  Sue
  
  Joanne Hitchcock said:

  Hi Sue

  Yes, I read about using tomato sauce but was reluctant to add to food because of its sugar content, instead I tried adding a couple of glugs to a watering can and pouring it over, probably need to do it straight away though as it hasn't really worked. Might check out the tomato juice option though.

  Thanks

  Jo
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  Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional August 7, 2012 at 4:02pm

  I have to say Alex that really does look good, In a small area I can see the benefits, but surely it confuses the birds? lol

  Is it expensive?

  Sue 
  
  Alex Evans said:

  Hi,

  had the same problem with few lawns now. Especially in rented properties, where tenants don't want to look after it and in dark places under trees. Don't get me wrong, I am real lawn lover, but I understand that there are places where artificial lawn will just help. When I install artificial lawn I try to replace the lost of natural habitat somewhere else. More flowers in beds, pots on patio, climbers on fence, bee houses, bird feeders etc.

  The instalation it self.

  http://www.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/artificial-grass/

  In small well drain areas, I go straight with sand, not using MOT. The carpet is pined to the wooden frame with nails.

  Not sure how old is your customers dog, but she should try to teach him to go to one place. I know it's time consuming and easier said than do. But it is worth it.

  

   

  When choosing artificial lawn, there is lots of companies. Order samples and ask where the carpet is being manufactured. Avoid China manufactured ones, go for Holland, they have a longer life spam.
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  Alena Evans August 7, 2012 at 6:21pm

  This one was done on rented property that's why it is so bare.

  The next one we will do is just 4m x 4.5m garden. There will be flowerbed either side. And last year replanted the front garden to be more wildlife friedly.

  

  Don't get me wrong, artificial lawn will never be wildlife friedly. But I don't install artf. lawn because it's maintenance free. I do it mostly in areas where real lawn struggles. Under big trees, child play area, etc.

  The carpets are somewhere between £10 - £35 sq/m. For £15sq/m you can get pretty decent one. Plus sand and timber.
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  James Lewis @ ADAPT LANDSCAPES August 9, 2012 at 10:13pm

  I have installed several artificial lawns which all looked great. I thought my own garden could benefit as the existing lawn was only 4 x 4m. Since laying the artificial lawn it has been a constant battle against ants creating nests in the grit and weeds growing in the kiln dried sand spread across the surface. It seems to be the best germination mat money can buy!
  I really do know the pros and cons since installing it for myself. I think it's only worth installing when all else fails. Can't beat the real thing!