Dog Tuff™ Grass Plugs

Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff™ 'PWIN04S'

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ZONES  5-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Our bestselling grass plug, Dog Tuff™ is a highly drought-tolerant lawn grass that requires up to 90% less water than other turf grasses
• Excellent durability and resistant to dog spots - ideal for high traffic and play areas
• With a height of 2.5-4 inches, you can minimize or skip mowing
• Provides a cushioned, dense turf that feels great on bare feet and does not wear thin in winter
• 2015 Green Thumb Award Winner. A Plant Select® selection

Dog Tuff™ Grass Plugs

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Description

Dog Tuff® Grass (Cynodon ‘PWIN04S’) is a homeowner’s dream come true. This deep-rooted, dense, low-growing turf grass is very drought resistant (xeric> and provides a tough, durable lawn. It is ideal for kids’ play and stands up to dog traffic and dog urine with little or no damage. 2015 Green Thumb Award Winner. Plant Select®.

Typically within one season, Dog Tuff® Grass fills into a thick, luxurious lawn, spreading by stolons that root deep into the ground. This grass is considered sterile, so it doesn't spread by seed. Because Dog Tuff® Grass only grows to 2 ½-4 inches tall, you need not mow it. (If it grows taller than 4", it's probably receiving too much water.) Without mowing, Dog Tuff ™ grows in gentle mounds. If you prefer a manicured look, you can mow about once a week, but be careful to only mow ½ inch of growth at a time or you will scalp the lawn, causing it to go brown. Don't cut the grass short before winter; instead mow it low in early spring to reinvigorate it.

You'll need to water this warm-season grass frequently to get it established. Water the area lightly 2-3 times a day for a week, about once a day the second week and every other day or so by the third week. After the second or third year, the grass only needs to be watered once every week or two, ½ - 1” of irrigation at a time, so the water penetrates deeply into the roots.

 A flat covers 70 sq. ft. when planted on 1 ft x 1 ft. centers. Questions? Review our Lawn Replacement Instructions for more information. A detailed planting and maintenance instruction sheet is provided with each order.

Customer Testimonial:"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!" - Sonya R., Denver, CO 

Planting & Care

Read our Lawn Replacement Instructions here.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Advantages
  • Groundcover
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
Mature Height
2.5-4" tall
Mature Spread
<strong>1 flat covers 70 sq ft when plugs are planted 12" apart or 17 sq ft if planted 6" apart</strong>
Growing Zones
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Ideal Region
  • Coastal California
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
Awards
Plant Select®, Green Thumb
Additional Information
Not suitable for elevations above 7000 feet because it is a warm season grass and the growing season is too short in high elevations.
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