Generic advice for grass and dogs:
– Mow high for your grass type (this is most important. 3.5-4 inches for cool season, warm season depends on species)
– water deep and infrequently. Do not water every day.
– check and correct soil pH
– keep it moderately fertilized
– for cool season, fall overseed with multiple different varieties
– consider also overseeding with clover. I DON’T recommend a clover-only lawn… But clover mixed with grass can be very resilient.
– consider blocking off areas that are severely damaged, to give grass time to recover (or new seed to become established)
– in the winter, throw down a bunch of straw over high traffic areas (or put up temporary fencing, especially if you seeded in the fall). Rake it/mow it up in the spring.
– Core aerate and immediately spread about a half inch of sand and organic matter. For example, 50/50 sand and compost. This will help alleviate compaction and encourage drainage (which minimizes urine damage).
– yearly light gypsum applications (5-10lbs per 1,000 sqft) may **slightly** help prevent future urine damage by acting as a mild chemical buffer. Emphasis on the words may, slightly, and mild.
– For cool season zones, checkout the [Cool Season Starter Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/s/FetSGi0hFi) by u/nilesandstuff
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Pale_Gear3027
This bot post is about spot on. No pun intended.
We live in Iowa. We block off sections, we seed annually, we add sand annually, we break up running paths with fencing. We still fight dead strips. It’s a part of being a dog owner.
Hungryham12
Depends what part of NC but generally a warm season grass as it will self repair
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Generic advice for grass and dogs:
– Mow high for your grass type (this is most important. 3.5-4 inches for cool season, warm season depends on species)
– water deep and infrequently. Do not water every day.
– check and correct soil pH
– keep it moderately fertilized
– for cool season, fall overseed with multiple different varieties
– consider also overseeding with clover. I DON’T recommend a clover-only lawn… But clover mixed with grass can be very resilient.
– consider blocking off areas that are severely damaged, to give grass time to recover (or new seed to become established)
– in the winter, throw down a bunch of straw over high traffic areas (or put up temporary fencing, especially if you seeded in the fall). Rake it/mow it up in the spring.
– Core aerate and immediately spread about a half inch of sand and organic matter. For example, 50/50 sand and compost. This will help alleviate compaction and encourage drainage (which minimizes urine damage).
– yearly light gypsum applications (5-10lbs per 1,000 sqft) may **slightly** help prevent future urine damage by acting as a mild chemical buffer. Emphasis on the words may, slightly, and mild.
– For cool season zones, checkout the [Cool Season Starter Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/s/FetSGi0hFi) by u/nilesandstuff
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This bot post is about spot on. No pun intended.
We live in Iowa. We block off sections, we seed annually, we add sand annually, we break up running paths with fencing. We still fight dead strips. It’s a part of being a dog owner.
Depends what part of NC but generally a warm season grass as it will self repair