Advice Appreciated - Lawn Burn

[julie123]

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Hi all!

I'd really appreciate it if anyone has got any advice on how to avoid a wee damaged lawn?

I've mowed my lawn this afternoon for the upteenth time this year, & it's got to be in its worst state ever . People have told me that it's usually bitches that are the source of this problem, but my Louie is very much a male :wacko: .

After the awful burnt out patchy state my lawn was last year (although not as bad as this year), i thought id be one step ahead & introduce some yeast tablets (Green-Um) that were recommended me, but clearly they haven't worked one bit.

I would be very grateful for any advice on this, because no matter how much time & effort i spend gardening, the lawn just ruins it .

Thank you in advance.

 

[jinnyfizz]

I keep mine watered and it seems to prevent it by diluting the wee, especially if you can chuck a bucket down as soon as they wee :thumbsup:

 

[julie123]

I keep mine watered and it seems to prevent it by diluting the wee, especially if you can chuck a bucket down as soon as they wee :thumbsup:

Thanks for that. I suppose it's just getting into the habit of watering the area after Louie's has a piddle! Oooh the joys of dog ownership (but wouldn't change it for the world).

 

[Esty]

Water will work, or you can let it grow long and brush the long bits over the burnt bits like an old baldy fella with a comb over :clown: :clown:

 

[julie123]

Water will work, or you can let it grow long and brush the long bits over the burnt bits like an old baldy fella with a comb over :clown: :clown:

Ah, very good. Might have to try that one :lol: . Love your description there!

 

[TIGGERGOULD]

yep...i have 2 bitches and a dog and have exactly the same prob...shame it allways appears worse after mowing!!!

 

[daisy_the_cutest!]

I keep mine watered and it seems to prevent it by diluting the wee, especially if you can chuck a bucket down as soon as they wee

i agree with this advice. daisy hasnt really used the lawn as her toilet spot this year but last year was a nightmare and it was full of holes (she seemed to get a lot of satisfaction out of using her teeth to make the holes bigger :devil: :- ) We just kept a bucket of water at the door and whenever we saw her squat, we run out behind her with the bucket and washed the wee away. This seemed to keep the number of holes down to a minimum. hope the "dillution technique" works for you too.

 

[julie123]

Thanks guys for the dilution techniques, it seems the only way those horrid holes can be prevented. I'll just have to keep a bucket of water close by. Oooh the joys!!! :-

 

[caitlin]

Hi

I have been advised to use 'dog rocks', igneous rocks that you put in the dog's water bowl and these apparently neutralise the wee. However, they are expensive ( you will have to google them for more information , sorry!). One of my neighbours has recommended tomato juice with every feed and I am currently trying this out - I think it works to some extent, although, because the lawn was so damaged already, it is hard to tell. I feel that is hasn't got any worse but can't be sure!

Hope this helps - will try to update on the tomato juice. Might be worth a try as it is only about 35p for a week's supply.

Good luck

 

[julie123]

Hi
I have been advised to use 'dog rocks', igneous rocks that you put in the dog's water bowl and these apparently neutralise the wee. However, they are expensive ( you will have to google them for more information , sorry!). One of my neighbours has recommended tomato juice with every feed and I am currently trying this out - I think it works to some extent, although, because the lawn was so damaged already, it is hard to tell. I feel that is hasn't got any worse but can't be sure!

Hope this helps - will try to update on the tomato juice. Might be worth a try as it is only about 35p for a week's supply.

Good luck

Ah, thanks for that Caitlin. I'll try the tomato juice to start with, then if no joy the potentially expensive dog rocks. Anything is worth a try (a little easier perhaps than the bucket of water method, although still may have to do). Cheers :thumbsup: