Over time, the favorite bathroom spots of your dogs might show signs of poop damage.
First, the poop turns the turf tall and dark green. This means that the feces has started to break down and the grass is absorbing nitrogen from it.
After that, the poop leaves yellow spots. This means that the excess nitrogen is starting to burn the grass. You’ll want to reseed these brown patches if you want to see them with lush, healthy grass again.
Finally, brown patches or dead grass are left in the potty area. You’ll have to reseed these spots if you want to see lush, healthy grass on them again.
Why Is It Hard to Remove Dog Poop From Lawns?
It’s hard to remove dog poop from lawns because it clings to grass. Even if you pick up the poop, it can leave behind residue that can be a problem for your lawn.
You can’t just rinse off the traces because you’ll turn the grass soggy and the ground muddy. The excess water can also spread the poop traces. The water runoff is not only smelly but also likely infested with germs and bacteria.
