Greenwood Hardware is All About the Dogs
Clichés aside, your dog is likely your best friend. Many people refer to their dogs as their kids. You wouldn’t use products that are dangerous for your children and you certainly wouldn’t want to use products that are dangerous to your four-legged furry children either. Along that same reasoning, would you leave your kids at home unattended when you ran to the hardware store? Of course not! And because Greenwood Hardware is dog-friendly, you don’t have to leave your dog at home either. Our staff at your local hardware store doesn’t mind if you bring your well-behaved, leashed dog into the store to pick up the supplies you need for your latest home and garden project.
While you are in our store, check out some of the fabulous dog-friendly products we have in stock. There are plenty of organic ways you can take care of your lawn that won’t burn your dog’s feet and make them sick if they happen to munch on some grass. While you really don’t want your dog eating compost or even organic products, it gives dog owners peace of mind to know the lawn products they’re using are much safer for their dogs and the humans that may come in contact with the stuff. Always read the ingredients of any organic compost, mulch or other lawn care product to make sure it is safe.
If you need to control pests in the garden, but don’t want to risk your health by spraying pesticides or the health of your pet, try the following recipe.
Natural Pest Control
- 5 ounces of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of mineral oil
- 1 teaspoon of fish emulsion
- 1 pint of water
Chop the garlic up and put it in the mineral oil. Let it soak overnight or for 24 hours. Strain the garlic and add the fish emulsion and water. Place your homemade pesticide in a spray bottle. Spray your plants and veggies as needed.
What About the Brown Spots in the Lawn?
If your pet is leaving brown spots on your lawn from all the urinating, don’t add a chemical fertilizer! Dog urine is already high in nitrogen and adding a fertilizer with more nitrogen will burn the grass. Your best option is to thoroughly water the area immediately after the dog does their business. You can also feed your dog a little yogurt once a week to help cut down the acidity of the urine. There are some dog treats on the market that are designed to reduce the nitrogen in dog urine, which can also help.
You can have a beautiful yard that is safe for you and your pets by being a little more conscientious about how you take care of it. Bring your dog in with you the next time you visit Greenwood Hardware to pick up your home and garden supplies. And, we have treats!
Want to know more about the dogs and their people who love their local neighborhood hardware store? Visit our board, The Dogs of Greenwood Hardware, on Pinterest!