dog urine - Ask Extension
we live klamath falls
we have 4 dogs and are using black rocks in filtered water and still have urine spots
is there a certain types of grass that...
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Asked August 11, 2022, 6:06 PM EDT
we live klamath falls
we have 4 dogs and are using black rocks in filtered water and still have urine spots
is there a certain types of grass that can handle dog urine
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Klamath County Oregon
Expert Response
In checking resources, I found two that might be of use to you:
From this source: https://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=988
Of the cool season grass species, tall fescue has been found to be more urine tolerant than others. Perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass are used often with tall fescue and the combination is adapted to tolerating some level of urine.
From this source: https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2010/6/Beautiful-Lawns-and-Pets-Not-Exactly-a-Match-Made-in-Heaven/
Of the four grasses tested, tall fescue (Festuca spp.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perrene) were the most resistant to urine effects.
In the meantime, both articles recommend immediate dilution with water to minimize the lawn damage
From this source: https://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=988
Of the cool season grass species, tall fescue has been found to be more urine tolerant than others. Perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass are used often with tall fescue and the combination is adapted to tolerating some level of urine.
From this source: https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2010/6/Beautiful-Lawns-and-Pets-Not-Exactly-a-Match-Made-in-Heaven/
Of the four grasses tested, tall fescue (Festuca spp.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perrene) were the most resistant to urine effects.
In the meantime, both articles recommend immediate dilution with water to minimize the lawn damage
