Any ideas how to surface patio area next to Saltillo tile patio?
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Christina
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Area next to patio pavers was grass but in Arizona that's wasted water. I don't want expense of setting more pavers and don't like loose rock, stone gravel. I do have a dog that occasionally "uses" area. It's less,than 200 sq. Ft. Any great ideas?
You could buy a few inexpensive bushes or perennials, then fill with mulch. That's about the least expensive way and also your dog would like it too!
Cactus garden. Seriously. Or succulents better yet. A pencil tree is poisonous to dogs so don't go there.
Artificial Grass.............
What about a drought tolerant ground cover around some drought tolerant plants or shrubs? Check with local trusted greenhouse for what will work best for your area, if anyone knows, they will, and they won't try to sell you just anything because it looks good (it is their reputation).
There is a 'pet friendly' fake grass. If you scroll down the page, that I found by random Google search, they even have colors besides the green.
https://www.rubberflooringinc.com/turf-flooring.html?slc=32291&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=s_pcrid_191902632612_pkw__pmt__pdv_c_pprd_32291&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvOzOBRDGARIsAICjxodMmSFkSIpFILkWMllG0G8-apeg0KH8Gg9atwtDgQL4vC2Oqse-wQIaAtdiEALw_wcB
One of the things that we have found that works well here in Phoenix is "de-composed granite" it will pack very well after being wet down... would be easy to clean up after your dog and is a nice tan brown color similar to your saltillo tile. I would use a weed barrier underneath and then you could fill the area with colorful pots with plants such as springerai ferns, petunias, lantana, succulents, purple heart... lots of stuff that will tolerate the heat of summer and will survive our winter (such as it is)
Hi. I used DG in LA before I came here and the problem I had was the dog (and I) tracked in a ton of "sand". It looks great but it wrecks hardwood floors. But, thank you for suggestion.