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If you are looking for larger plants to establish spaces even faster, we offer individual plants in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dog Tuff™ Grass\" href=\"\/products\/dog-tuff-grass-potted-plant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\" Deep Pots available here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Dog Tuff Grass - 5\" Deep Pot' href=\"\/products\/dog-tuff-grass-potted-plant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\nQuestions? Review our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sustainable-backyards\/lawn-replacement-instructions\"\u003eLawn Replacement Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e for more information. A detailed planting and maintenance instruction sheet is provided with each order.\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Testimonial: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just wanted to let you know that we ordered your \"Dog Tuff\" turf this spring for our house in central Denver and couldn't be happier with the results! We have a dog care business out of our house and can have up to 8-9 dogs staying on a busy weekend so normal blue grass has no chance in our back yard. Last year we re-sodded the back yard with blue grass and within a month it was history. This summer we have marveled and how strong and \"tuff\" even the new grass plugs are and how fast it grew! Now we have a beautiful grass area for the dogs and us! Best landscaping investment we have made! Thank you for giving us a much better solution to the turf problem!\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Sonya R., Denver, CO  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 70","offer_id":50617493192997,"sku":"HC007949","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/dog_tuff_grass-1-dog-2.jpg?v=1761077278"},{"product_id":"grass-plugs-bluegrass-bella","title":"Bella™ Bluegrass Grass Plugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBella™ Bluegrass for shade and semi-shade is a truly revolutionary dwarf turf grass that requires 30% less water than traditional Bluegrass. Bella™ Bluegrass has roots reaching down 3-3 1\/2 feet deep into the soil. Being a dwarf variety, Bella™ Bluegrass doesn't require mowing, as it completes its upward leaf growth by mid-June. Bella™ will retain it’s lovely dark blue-green color in fall, longer than many other turf selections and green up more quickly in the spring. It is extremely resistant to heat, drought and disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe grass blades grow to a height of only 2 to 3 inches. Bella™ Bluegrass stays green over a long stretch of the growing season from early spring into late fall.  It is an excellent choice for both the full sun and part shade areas (80%) of your yard. This cool-season grass thrives in cold climates, yet is also excellent in warm climates (except the southernmost areas of the US). Bella™ is durable, versatile, and grows in most soil types including sand, sandy loam, clay or peat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plugs 6\" apart; one flat covers 17 sq. ft. Bella™ Bluegrass plugs can be installed anytime the ground is not frozen in the recommended planting areas. 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Please note that for the first four weeks, the plugs will need to be watered frequently to get the turf established, and supplemental water may be required for the remainder of the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne flat of 70 plugs spaced 12\" x 12\" apart covers 70 sq. ft. See \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"\/blogs\/sustainable-backyards\/lawn-replacement-instructions\"\u003eLawn Replacement Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e for more information. A detailed planting and maintenance instruction sheet are provided with each order. Watering will vary depending on the soil type. For clay soils, watering is less often than sandy soil which will require more watering due to the fast draining nature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our grass plugs ship separately from perennials and seed products. 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