Johnsons's Garden Centers Text File document - copyright 2006
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Doggie Dead Spots?
September 2006
Marty Johnson, President and Kansas Certified Nursery Professional

    If you have dogs, then we have a new product you'll really like.
Guard Dog deals with a turf problem that I refer to as "Dog Dead Spot."
You know, those dead spots caused from dog urine.

    Dog urine is a concentrated solution of salts and ammonia that
creates a "dead ringer" or "dog hot spot" where grass can no longer
grow. Guard Dog attacks the problem by binding the salts, consuming the
ammonia and increasing soil permeability. Guard Dog Ready-to-Use (RTU)
and Guard Dog Ready-to-Spray (RTS) Concentrate enable lawns to recover
from hot spots and protect your lawn against future damage. For best
results, treat spots as soon as possible prior to rainfall or watering
... from early spring to late fall.

    Guard Dog RTU's handy trigger spray container allows homeowners to
treat dog lawn spots as soon as grass yellowing begins to occur.

    Guard Dog RTS treats up to 5,000 sq. ft. of lawn and can accurately
meter applications for prevention or treatment of urine-damaged lawns.