Thursday, March 10, 2016

Lawn with Dead Grass Spots



 

 
Do you have dead grass spots on your lawn? These may be caused from the acidity of female pet urine. Clear away the dead grass, and apply calcitic limestone (not calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide) to the spot. This will neutralize the acid and promote grass roots. Cover the lime with a layer of soil, then sprinkle with an even amount of grass seed, using seed that is prescribed for your region. Cover the seed with a light layer of soil and water. Some seed, such as Kentucky Blue Grass takes 21 days to germinate, therefore you need to keep the seeded area continually moist for that time. Pets seem to use the same areas repeatedly, so you may need to encourage them to use a different area, maybe one that does not have grass.

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