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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
We all love our four-legged friends more than anything. And more importantly, we want them to be safe. Here are some pet-friendly lawn hacks to keep your yard healthy and your dog happy! Keep Fido out of the garden! Most dog owners have been there. The garden looks amazing, the tomato plants are doing well, and you just trimmed all the flowers. And then suddenly, they’re dug up and eaten because dogs are dogs. A tip to keep them from using your garden as their own personal salad bar, spray some odors around! Dogs hate vinegar, and it’s a great pet repellent for your flower bed. Marigolds also work, keeping out harmful insects as well. Pet Paths and off-limit areas Many times, with pet owners, you’ve got a certain spot in your yard that your dog has claimed as “Theirs”. Holes, dead spots in the grass, dirt piles everywhere. A good way to fix this problem is a little bit of landscaping! River pebbles are commonly used to give the dogs a good dig space, without hurting their paws or your lawn. Setting some boundaries could also help keep your garden bed alive through the season. A little chicken wire goes a long way, and is great for keeping our rabbits and other pests as well. High Levels of nitrogen in pet urine is what causes those dead spots all over your lawn. To fix this, a designated “potty-area” should do the trick. A small area of your yard, with gravel or mulch and something vertical to help your dog quickly identify the spot should work great to keep your lawn looking good and spot free. Be sure to reward your dog for using the spot when its time to go out! Keep the grass a little longer The grass in your backyard is your dog’s favorite thing. They love to roll in it, run on it, nibble on it. And keeping the grass around 3 inches is a good way to provide them with a softer bed for their daily dog activities, not to mention strengthening the root system of your grass. Go Organic While Fertilizer and Insecticides help with keeping pesky fleas and ticks out of your yard, both can be potentially harmful to your four-legged friend. Opting for organic soils with no added chemicals can be a great alternative and leaves you worry-free. Be sure to water after you’re done fertilizing, and wait a bit for everything to dry before you let the dogs out! Be mindful of the mushrooms Certain weeds and mushrooms can be very harmful to pets. Just like you pull weeds from your flowerbeds and gardens, be sure to keep an eye out and check around your yard to make sure there isn’t any suspicious fungi growing around within your dogs reach! With that in mind, avoid toxic plants in your flower garden as well. That includes...
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