My dog doesn’t understand what happened to the old dying grass
It's very shady where i live and the dog doesn't help. Trying out the shade tolerant fescue mix from outside pride. I hope this gives me a nice lawn in the PNW
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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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Check out the [Cool Season Starter Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/s/FetSGi0hFi).
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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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