Why pet turf is different
Regular landscape turf can trap urine and smell in the heat. Pet turf systems use a backing that drains across the whole surface, a base that lets liquid pass through and an infill made to control odor.
Things to ask your installer
- Is the backing fully permeable or hole-punched?
- What base material and depth will be used?
- Which infill do you recommend for odor: zeolite, coated sand or something else?
- How are seams and edges secured against digging?
- What cleaning routine do you recommend?
Routine care
Pick up solids daily, rinse high-use spots weekly in summer, and use an enzyme-based turf cleaner as needed. Refreshing the infill every year or two keeps odor control working.
Shade and heat
Dogs feel surface heat through their paws. Give them a shaded area and rinse the turf on hot afternoons.