I need to grow grass

[draggar]

I think we have a store like that not far from here. Not a bad idea to go see them.

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<Cheech stoner voice> Dude Hydroponics</Cheech> Couldn't resist

You need something with a very shallow root structure and will have to keep up on the watering (small amounts but quite often).

Make sure that the garden guy understands what you are trying to do, I'm sure that theres something that you can make work in this type of situation, its just a matter of the correct medium/substrate and species of grass/ground cover.

But yeah, you win with your wife on the "grass can't grow directly on concrete" argument. I know we win so infrequiently we must savor the moment

[draggar]

We've seen this grass seed that is in its own casing and is guaranteed to grow (their commercials show it growing on concrete, though).

Yeah, I know, it's advertising **COUGHCOUGHBSCOUCHCOUCHLIESCOUGHCOUGH** but has anyone had experneice with this stuff? I don't think it would do well long term in south Florida.

[Bella_Vixen]

We've seen this grass seed that is in its own casing and is guaranteed to grow (their commercials show it growing on concrete, though).

I was going to mention that commercial.

[auntiem]

We've seen this grass seed that is in its own casing and is guaranteed to grow (their commercials show it growing on concrete, though).

Yeah, I know, it's advertising **COUGHCOUGHBSCOUCHCOUCHLIESCOUGHCOUGH** but has anyone had experneice with this stuff? I don't think it would do well long term in south Florida.

I was thinking of that ad when I first responded to your thread, but what stopped me is that I don't think that company is very eco-ethical (I'm thinking that stuff is the next kudzo or bindweed). At second thought, I don't think moss would be the answer - too much heat and not enough moisture.
Have you considered plants in the "ice plant" genome? They do extremely well in California - so maybe there are some that can take the humidity of the Florida. I would look at that as an answer - maybe with the previous idea of the interplanting with decorative concrete to make it more dog friendly. The bonus is that most ice plants have a lovely bloom season. Double check with a vet though. because I have no idea if the plants are toxic to dogs.

*auntiem who has finaly convinced her SO to convert the front lawn into garden space*

[draggar]

I've been thinking of thyme recently - it is strong and does OK here plus it smells nice but it would be extremely expensive.