About This Collection
Dog urine concentrates nitrogen and salts that cause yellow "burn" spots. Some grasses and plants tolerate this better than others.
Diluting with water after pets go, training to a mulch potty zone, and choosing resistant varieties all help.
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Featured Plants
Buffalo Grass
Bouteloua dactyloides
Zones 3–9
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Zones 3–7
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon
Zones 7–11
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia japonica
Zones 6–11
Tall Fescue
Festuca arundinacea
Zones 4–8
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Zones 5–8
Seashore Paspalum
Paspalum vaginatum
Zones 8–11
Kikuyu Grass
Cenchrus clandestinus
Zones 9–11
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does dog urine kill grass?
High nitrogen and salts in concentrated spots burn leaf tissue. Female dogs often cause more noticeable spots due to squatting.
Is dilution enough?
Watering the spot soon after helps. Pair with resistant varieties for best results.