Why does the soil in my garden smell like dog urine and how do I get rid of it?

Its been many years since we had these big dogs here but the smell of them has never died. I weed my garden with my hands and then my hands then smell like dog piss.



Will line help? What can I do? The grass and flowers seem unaffected but I can't stand the smell



Help!

Why does the soil in my garden smell like dog urine and how do I get rid of it?
Bizarre. Lime might help the smell but would change the pH so much that it could possibly kill of the happy plants. Also as to lime, where does she live? Can't use lime here, but if her soil is acidic, as in the northeast, it's not such an issue.



Personally, I'd remove the plants to a temporary location and rework the soil, adding amendments. If all beds have this problem, I'd do each one in turn. She should also contact CES for suggestions, especially if using lime, she'd need to know what quantity per square foot would be adequate and safe.



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CES is your Cooperative Extension Office. This is usually a department of a state university.



THANKS to jay k *Pens band wagoner for finding this question for me!
Reply:Well I would think the smell would be due to either your dog (if you have one) or a stray dog marking your garden as their own.

Getting rid of the urine smell doesn't have an easy fix. You can mix outdoor potting soil with the soil in your garden, that should cut some of the smell. Their are also products that can cut down the amonia in soil where pets relieve themselves to help gardens, but I'm not sure if they will cut down on the odor. You can go to your local hardware store into their gardening section and ask the nearest employee, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

And of course keep all dogs away from the garden.
Reply:I am making the assumption that you do not have any other dogs or cats that pay a "visit" to you garden. If that is the case, then you can try baking soda or vinegar. These are two items that you do not have to worry about poisoning the soil and/or ground water, as may be the case with other remedies.

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