Get the P off my lawn!
How do you start your day when you wake up? For me it’s boiling the kettle for some much needed coffee before opening the door (a metaphor perhaps?) to allow my labrador retriever — Pepper to go about her business.
Since summer arrived and the sun has been shining as bright as ever, I’ve noticed pee patches in my lawn. I plan on improving my garden this year and these patches have to go.
Unlike dog poop, dog urine can’t be picked up and as a result will leave your garden looking patchy like this if no solution is applied:
Dog urine is strong in nitrogen which kills grass and leaves brown patches on your lawn. If multiple of your kids are pets then the issue intensifies and more work will be required to repair the lawn. To prevent further damage to your grass, there is a multiple of products you can use as an everyday solution.
1. Dog Rocks
Dog rocks are a 100% hassle free solution that can be placed into your dogs water bowl to prevent further urine damage and patches to your lawn. Safe for all household pets Dog Rocks do not change the pH balance of the dogs drinking water or urine. This is not a medication and there is no known side effects.
2. Head to Tails Lawn+
Head to tails Lawn+ is a supplement that can be given to your dog to support their wellness with needed vitamins, minerals and superfoods packed into a tasty treat they can eat on a daily basis.
3. Nutri Vet Grass Guard Max
Grass Guard Max liver-flavour chewables for dogs contain a blend of probiotics, digestive enzymes, amino acids and botanicals to help and prevent further damage to the lawn and patches due to dog urine. Grass guard max is easy to give, extremely palatable and efficient in maintaining a spot free lawn.
I personally use Head to Tails supplement as it is easy to give, it comes in a treat form that the dog devours within seconds and so far I’ve noticed a big difference and improvement to the colour of my lawn!
Steps I used to remove dead grass
- Use a rake to remove the dead grass
- Till the soil by hand with spade or shovel to expose fresh dirt
- Plant seeds on top of fresh dirt
- Water the area, keep it moist and leave to grow
Note: Try and prevent your dog from stepping or pawing at said area
As you can see, there is progress and improvement from where I have replaced the old with the new grass. Keep your dog from walking over or digging away at the spot and soon enough you should start seeing results!
The Law Burning Bandit has been subdued and will no longer be making their “mark” in my lawn. ;)
Written by Sarah Kowalchuk.
