A dethatching rake is a good choice for removing dead grass, but any yard rake will do the job. It's primarily the nitrogen in dogs' urine that turns grass brown and some of this is likely hanging ...

Golf-course superintendents — they’re just like us! At least, they’re not so different that we can’t ask them for advice. In this column, we welcome readers’ yard-care questions, which ...

that smell of old pet urine can become quite strong, especially in the hot southern heat. Pet-friendly artificial grass is designed to be durable and low-maintenance, but it doesn’t absorb ...

For further protection, consider incorporating a trample- and urine-resistant groundcover into your grass-seed recipe.

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If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they don’t exactly ... consider incorporating a trample- and urine-resistant groundcover into your grass-seed recipe. I’ve added clover, which also ...

Ask Jeanne anything at localliving@washpost.com. End of carousel A: Dried urine isn’t the only reason a space can reek of dog smells, but it’s one of the key factors. Other sources include ...