A hard-wearing, pet-friendly lawn seed designed to stay greener, stronger and more resilient, no matter how much life happens on your lawn.
Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is a unique product that has been formulated to banish the problem of yellow patches and dead areas of grass caused by dogs urinating on lawns. By incorporating naturally tolerant grass species, scorched patches in lawns will be consigned to history, without consumers having to change their dog’s diet or behaviour. Even if slight discolouration occasionally occurs, grass will recover.
Tuffgrass is scientifically proven to be dog patch resistant whilst withstanding substantial wear and tear. Using dog patch resistant, hardwearing dwarf type Perennial Ryegrasses, Tuffgrass is quick to establish and tolerant of hot and cold conditions. Quick to establish, Tuffgrass is suitable for all lawns and play areas where resistance to dog patches and family wear and tear together with value for money are important. Can be used for new lawns, overseeding and patching.
Available in 210g, 425g, 1.275kg, 4.25kg, 8.5kg, 10kg & 20kg
| Grass Species | Mixture Percentage |
|---|---|
| Amenity Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass | 100% |
All grass varieties used in Johnsons mixtures are premium amenity quality, chosen for their proven performance in UK lawns. While specific cultivars (individual named strains within a species) may occasionally vary depending on seed availability from season to season, we will only substitute cultivars with others that offer the same high level of performance.
Tetraploid perennial ryegrass represents a significant advancement in amenity turf breeding, offering enhanced stress tolerance, rapid establishment, and exceptional resilience. Developed through selective breeding programmes such as those pioneered by DLF, tetraploid cultivars carry double the chromosome number of traditional diploid ryegrasses, resulting in a range of performance benefits ideally suited to modern lawn and landscape demands.
Tetraploid perennial ryegrasses are used selectively within Johnsons Lawn Seed mixtures to:
Improve durability and recovery rate
Enhance drought and wear tolerance
Support rapid establishment in new lawns and overseeding applications
Maintain consistent turf quality under variable conditions
These cultivars are fully amenity-grade and subject to rigorous quality assessment by the STRI.
The development of dog patch resistant grass seed is based on rock solid data from trials, with the product rigorously tested by scientists at DLF Seeds in Denmark, the parent company of Johnsons Lawn Seed. Scientists conducted 672 tests to simulate the effect of dog urine on 168 varieties of grass across seven species – trialling each variety with dog urine mixtures in four concentrations. Results showed that certain grasses offer better resistance to dog urine than others, while some did not suffer any detrimental effects.
Suitable for both new and existing lawns, including high traffic and pet-friendly areas.
Apply between March & October, when soil is warm above 10°C and grass is actively growing. For best results, apply straight after mowing and remove clippings to ensure excellent seed-to-soil contact.
Use a rate of 35g per m2 fo a new lawn and 20g per m2 for overseeding an existing lawn.
Handy guide: one average handful is approx 32g
How to overseed an existing lawn
Johnson’s Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest and most trusted name in lawn care, is revolutionizing the way we grow and maintain our lawns with the launch of Nature’s Lawn, an innovative and eco-friendly lawn seed mix that is the first of its kind on the market. Designed for biodiversity, sustainability, and effortless beauty, whilst maintaining the functionality of their lawn.
As the summer holidays approach and the weather warms up, homeowners nationwide are looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable whilst relaxing, playing and entertaining in their gardens. Artificial grass can be brutal in summer, getting significantly hotter than real grass and making your garden less enjoyable.
Summer is here, and it's time to create a fun and functional outdoor space for the whole family, including your furry friend! This year, ditch the battle against muddy paws and ruined lawns with Johnsons Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance, the ideal grass seed for dog-friendly gardens.
