Even with pets, you can still have a green lawn.
Everyone likes a green, lush lawn, but if you have dogs, or dogs from the neighborhood that like to go on your lawn, this may not seem possible. Dog urine turns the grass yellow because it contains nitrogen. This will burn the lawn and it will appear as though you used too much fertilizer. It is possible to neutralize the effects of this lawn burn if you take steps right after the dog urinates on your lawn. Take action now and you are well on your way to maintaining a healthy, green lawn.
Instructions
1. Spread a thin layer of gypsum over the area where the dog goes. You won't see immediate results, but you will see some in a few days. Gypsum alters the pH level. It will not prevent the urine from damaging the lawn, but it will neutralize the area.
2. Sprinkle some brown sugar over the area and then water this in lightly. This method will attract earthworms into the area. They will aerate the soil and encourage drainage.
3. Saturate the area with water. You can do this right after the dog goes, or even a few days after he or she goes. This will flush away the urine.
4. Feed your dog a high quality dog food. Choose one that does not exceed your pet's protein requirement. This will help prevent too much nitrogen from forming in the urine.
Also encourage your dog to drink more water. This will help to dilute the nitrogen level in his urine.
5. Replant your lawn with perennial rye grass or one of the fescues. The most sensitive kind of grass to have is Kentucky bluegrass and Bermuda. These will show the burned areas in your lawn quicker.
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