Dog owners with yards know that your pet benefits greatly from some exercise.
While that time might be great for dogs, it can take its toll on lawns.
Dog urine and feces can adversely affect the look and health of a lush green lawn.
Nitrogen is essential to healthy soil, but only at certain levels.
When those levels are exceeded, the result can be lawn damage.
Some simple strategies can be highly effective at preventing dog-related lawn damage.
•Speak with a landscaper about planting new grass. Certain types of grass, such as Bermuda grass, can withstand dog damage better than others.
•Install fencing. Pet owners with expansive yards can install fencing that allows dogs to spend time exercising outdoors without granting them access to the entire property.
•Work with a dog trainer. Dog trainers might be able to work with dogs so they only urinate in certain areas of the yard, greatly reducing the damage they can cause to a lawn.
•Consider hardscaping. Hardscaping might be most effective for pet owners with small properties. Hardscaping does not include grass and can add visual appeal to a property while saving pet owners the headaches of dealing with dog-related lawn damage.
Dogs need time outdoors, and homeowners can take various steps to protect their lawns from dog-related damage.
