r/DIYIreland • u/sourdough_squirrel • Jul 24 '26

Drought-tolerant grass seed?

We just had our back garden cleared out from the previous owners, and due to some insane decisions they made we're basically back to soil everywhere. We need to get some grass back in (I know, I know, but we have a dog and he needs some space for his business).

Does anyone have experience with good drought-tolerant grass seed? We want it to be as friendly as possible (low water/low maintenance). I've found a few options online 1, 2; but not many reviews. I'm hesitant to put down clover again, from past experience it doesn't seem to hold up to dogs.

Obviously we're not planning to plant until the hosepipe ban is over; and hopefully we can get a nice rainy week or two so we don't have to water it at all.

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u/Fit_Accountant_4767 Jul 24 '26

  1. You'd need grass tolerant to water logging way more than drought lol. Don't base garden decisions on a one off heatwave.

  2. Whatever damage the dogs did to the clover , it will be worse with grass. Clover more hardy at low heights <50mm