I’m a pro gardener… here is the secret to stopping dog pee ruin your grass – it’s easier than you think
IF you have pets, you’ll be all too familiar with the brown patches of damaged grass in your garden.
It is difficult to stop cats and dogs urinating in your garden, but experts have shared their tips on how to reduce the damage.
Gardening expert Steve Chilton told the mirror that pet urine can be a “nightmare” and can slowly kill the grass.
He said: “Protecting your grass in the first place and acting on urine as soon as possible is always a great idea to prevent any damage”.
And you can use this one simple solution.
According to Steve, diluting the urine as soon as possible is your best chance of saving the patch of grass.
He said: “Pour plenty of water on any urine spots, as this will help minimise the damage caused.”
Fiona Jenkins, who has over 20 years gardening experience, said: “In addition to regular watering, you must also add additional water whenever you notice an animal peeing on your grass. This will dilute the pee, making it less harmful to your grass.”
Gardening expert Zach Morgan said this needs to be done immediately, to “prevent the concentration of urine from damaging the grass”.
Other preventative options include using pee proof grass which can better resist urine, or using a pet friendly spray to help neutralise the nitrogen in urine.
This comes after a pet expert revealed their top tips for cutting the cost of owning a dog.
The number one tip was to have your pet DNA tested to understand potential health risks allowing you to pick the best pet insurance and avoid unexpected vet bills.
Although it might not save you thousands, pouring water onto your grass does seem like an easy fix.