I am moving into an apartment with only concrete in the back yard?

Question

My question is can I put grass on concrete, or does anyone have advice on my backyard. I have a small dog , and I would like a little grass for her to go to the bathroomon . Please let me know any ideas.

Answer 1

I have actually seen sod move over onto concrete in an abandoned yard, so yes, it can grow there. But I would not recommend it since you would probably have drainage problems, drying-out problems, and also landlord problems.

A dog prefers grassy or sandy areas to go to the bathroom. Yet I have to tell you, I've seen my share of dogs, even big ones, go on concrete -- but you'll have to watch when she goes and clean it up so there's no noticeable accumulation over time. Would your landlord approve of a boxed sandy area? That would not involve grass and the sand could easily be removed when you vacate the place. Better yet, pea gravel might work out better for you. You might want to place some large urns or pots out there filled with plants -- that would make it less noticeable as to what your pooch was up to.

I'm also sort of hoping there's a hose out there that you can use to hose down the concrete if your dog starts urinating on that itself.

Good luck. I love dogs and empathize with you.

Answer 2

If you put down some top soil and sod over it you can have a grassed in area, but it must be constantly watered and fertilized seeing it won't get any nutrients from the ground. Have you considered the maintenance...... mowing etc. Why don't you try boxing off an area of the patio and put some cedar mulch down, this might work for your dog.

Answer 3

I don't think grass will grow on concrete. Take the dog for walks to go to the bathroom.

Answer 4

Grass won't grow on concrete. I would be very surprised if the Landlord would allow you to alter the back yard like that.

Answer 5

have you ever considered decking over the concrete and also using a similar forums to construct raised planters at distinct heights they make fantastic planters yet remember to line them interior. I generally use lots of variegated leafy flowers, Hostas, grasses and Ivy's, they seem to artwork properly in shady gardens, i'm no longer positive about veg yet i keep in mind that herbs also seem to do properly to. I actually were a landscaper for the only ideal 20 years and performance used this technique many cases with tremendous fulfillment. sturdy success and revel on your backyard.

Answer 6

Hope you have a little yipper yapper dog. Build a doggie box bigger than a cat box and see if the dog will use it like a cat. Plywood and 2 X 4's. Change often or the dog will get a disease.

Answer 7

The best thing for concrete is flower pots, and take the dog for a walk, it would be great for both of you.

Answer 8

Use the box garden or container technique. Check with Landlord before doing anything to alter the backyard or it could be costly.

Answer 9

You can get some sort of landscaping timbers or blocks, make is stack it as high as you want at least a foot. add dirt to the enclosed area and plant grass seed, or plants. you can also use pots for plants and ornamental specimens.

Answer 10

Plant grass in the livingroom of your apt. 3 inches of dirt and sod over i t. Or which room gets the most sun. Or get rid of the mutt, or buy a house, or move out of the country