S2 E117 Why Does Dog Urine Kill Lawns?

Dog urine can damage your lawn, but how does it? Many people claim high levels of nitrogen or salt in the urine kills the grass but you may be surprise to find these have very little influence. Learn how to prevent those unsightly brown spots and keep your grass green and healthy while caring for your furry friend! 💚🐾

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Chang, Z., Huang, S. and Li, D. (2018), Lactic Acid is a Major Contributor to Dog Urine Injury in Cool-Season Lawn Species. Crop Science, 58: 917-924. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.08.0487

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