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Is there a natural and safe way to get rid of the moss?
I want to kill the moss, but I don't want to kill my dog...
Response will be very much appreciated!
Hi Lana
Presuming you want to get rid of the moss as well then the first thing is to rake it out. Won't affect the dog at all.
The second thing is to spray what is left with a solution of ferrous sulphate. This is a naturally occuring salt and the only possibly side effects are that the grass will be a little saltier and rich in iron (as is spinach) should the dog decide to eat it.
Hope that helps
Lawn Feeding and Dogs....
I need to give my lawn its feed before the end of the season please can you recommend what to use as we have a 4 month old puppy and also we need to find something to revitalise the patches where she has urinated.
Can you recommend what I can buy from you to feed the lawn which is dog friendly and a product to clear up the patches
Andy – thanks for your question
You've highlighted a weak spot in the information we provide on our fertiliser products pages so these are going to be updated over the next 24 hours to state that your lawn is safe for use by kids, pets and wildlife straight after applying any Lawnsmith® Fertiliser. This includes puppies that will eat anything! Just keep the bag away from it!!!
The fertilisers we use do not contain any pesticides or herbicides (weed killer) as we believe this is better for you, your family, pets, wildlife and the environment. You can read more at Weed and Feed is OUT. Two of our fertilisers do contain Iron and this may cause staining of feet or footwear for a day or so after application but otherwise safe.
This means our Autumn Lawn Feed will be fine for your needs. It is soluble once applied and will quickly dissolve into the soil where it can feed the grass roots.
Brown Patches
You can find more about dog urine burn at Dogs and the Lawn. Though this may not be the answer you want, keeping a high level of moisture in the soil is the only thing that works for certain. It is also beneficial to keep the lawn mower on the high side as this promotes grass strength and deep roots. A feed in the spring as well as autumn will also keep the grass in good health. For spring I'd recommend either Extra-LONG for Clay Soil or Extra-LONG for Sandy Soil.
Hope that helps and have fun with the puppy
