YES - Female dogs, particularly large female dogs leave a large quantity of urine in one spot. The salt in the urine burns the grass. Hybrid bermuda grass normally recovers within two weeks. To prevent urine burn, give your dog METHIGEL, a natural vitamin available through a veterinarian. See similar questions...

Sometimes after an application in the summer months, the yard will get a little "tip-burn". The salts in the fertilizer may slightly burn the grass. This condition is temporary. Please follow the listed watering instructions to aid in the recovery of a lush green lawn. In the fall and winter, your Bermuda or Zoysia areas may turn yellow to yellow-brown after this application. This is normal for this time of year. The yard is going dormant and may not turn green again after this application. See similar questions...

Lawns do not like areas of poor light, or the acidic conditions of soils that receive the needle droppings of many of the evergreen trees. The best solution is to remove the lawn areas under the trees. There is no fertilizer, soil amendment, grass variety or magic pill that will get lawn to grow very well in those conditions. See similar questions...

Three major insect pests can cause dead areas in the lawn. Chinch bugs, mole crickets and sod webworms can infest St. Augustine type grasses. Chinch bugs do not affect Bahiagrass but the other insects do. Insects are seasonal and defensive action should be take when they are most likely to attack. See similar questions...

Be willing to accept a less than perfect lawn. Respond to the brown spots by hand watering not by watering the entire yard. Check the coverage of sprinklers and look for broken lines or heads and clogged nozzles. Also check for disease or insect problems. Not all brown spots are caused by water problems. See similar questions...

There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation. See similar questions...

Melamine has been found in the kidneys and urine of cats that died and in the food they ate. Melamine alone may not be the cause of illness and death because melamine is a relatively non-toxic substance. FDA is examining melamine-related compounds, such as cyanuric acid, also found in pet food. The combination of melamine and cyanuric acid appears to be more toxic than either compound alone. See similar questions...

This can be a tough one to fix,but it is often best to start with a couple of simple checks. First, check the rubber door seal. These can act as a trap for screws, washers and bolts, because of the shape of it. On a lot of models, the section that attaches to the front case, and the section that attaches to the outer drum is sprung very close together, and you have to pull apart the two sections a bit to see if any rusty debris like this HAS been trapped. See similar questions...

There are three different types of flat spots: skid spots, skid burns, and nylon sets. Skid spots are caused by skidding the tire across the runway, usually from overzealous braking. Skid burns are caused by hydroplaning on water or skidding on ice. Although skid burns result in ugly reverted rubber on the flat spot, removal criteria for both of these types of flat spots are the same: remove the tire only if fabric is exposed or unacceptable vibration results. Nylon sets, a.k.a. See similar questions...

These most likely are due to lack of water in an extreme drought or chinch bugs. Todd Valley Farms buffalograss varieties require about 1/4 the amount of water of normal turfgrass. If your Buffalograss is under drought stress the grass blades will get a purplish color. Watch for this. Water deep to replenish the soil with moisture and the purple color will go away. If you fail to see this sign of stress and your buffalograss goes brown, do not panic. See similar questions...

Lightly rake the surface inch of soil to remove dead debris and properly prepare the area for seeding. Select a grass seed that is the same type as already growing in your lawn. Lightly apply seed to the soil surface and gently pack to firm the seed into the soil. Apply a light layer of straw or seeding mulch to encourage rapid seed germination. Water lightly until the seed has fully emerged. Do not apply crabgrass preventer to newly seeded areas of your lawn. See similar questions...

Response: Here at Labrenz Landscaping, we sell a product that neutralizes the soil, and will over time allow the grass to grow again. See similar questions...

I’ve used paradichlorobenzene moth crystals on the soil to discourage animals. Crush them into a fine powder, add two tablespoons of chili powder per cup, and sprinkle lightly. See similar questions...

Ringer Lawn Restors is completely natural, and safe to use around children and pets. The ingredients are derived from hydrolyzed poultry feather meal, nitrate of soda, potassium sulfate, bone meal and soybean meal. For more information about Ringer Lawn Restore, read the full instructions. See similar questions...

Most spots are normal and rarely cause blindness. But, spots can be indications of more serious problems,\ and if you see them you should call our office for a comprehensive eye examination to determine the cause. See similar questions...

Your lawn may have a disease called Spring Dead Spot. This disease is very difficult to control. Rake the dead areas to encourage fill in from healthy grass plants growing adjacent to the spot. See similar questions...

This could be the result of billbug damage. Bluegrass billbug is a weevil species that lays eggs in the stems of grass plants in late spring. The eggs hatch and bore into the stem as they migrate to the base of the plant, emerging in the soil and begin to feed on the grass plants roots. The small tufts of dead grass result from their feeding behavior. See similar questions...

According to Michael F., one cause of this is Gilbert's Syndrome. "I have a benign condition known as Gilbert's Syndrome. It affects quite a few people, males mostly, in their teens+. It is a deficiency in the liver where red blood cells are broken down. I was informed when this was diagnosed that the broken down blood cells is what gives poop a lot of its color. See similar questions...

multivitamin products can cause brightly coloured urine in some cases but this is perfectly harmless, and often due to the actual colour of some of the nutrients e.g. vitamin B2 and folic acid. However, if discoloration occurs every time water is passed, and also when the product is stopped for a couple of days, it may be worth seeking medical advice to ensure there is no other underlying cause. See similar questions...

Symptoms occur within three to six days after infection. Initial symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, headache, vomiting, and backache. As the disease progresses, the pulse slows and weakens. After three to four days, most patients improve and their symptoms disappear. However, about 15% of cases enter a "toxic phase within 24 hours. This phase is characterized by bleeding of the gums and bloody urine, and can progress to delirium, seizures, and coma. See similar questions...