Q: We have two Labrador retrievers and want to plant grass. I was wondering what is the best and strongest grass seed for our yard with two labs? A: Paws down, turf-type tall fescue. This is a ...

John in Sterling writes: “My back yard has been toasted by my dogs; thanks to their urination, all the grass is gone and I have nothing but dirt. Several years ago, I spread compost and reseeded in ...

Dogs, from left, Fiona, Loki and Milo play on a partially snow-covered section of turf. Huskies, from left, Loki and Fiona have a ball outside and don't come in with messy paws. Artificial turf has ...

We have all been there: You spent hours planting a flower bed or manicuring the lawn, only to have the family pet wreak havoc on the whole thing. Sharing a yard with a dog or cat does have its ...