How to Get Rid of Dog Urine Smell in the Garden

How to Get Rid of Dog Urine Smell in the Garden
Written By
Lisa Parris
Lisa Parris
Published: Oct 6, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

The odor can be particularly strong in the hot summer weather when most gardening activity takes place. By applying common garden and household chemicals, you can remove the lingering aroma of dog urine.

Things You Will Need

  • Garden hose
  • Agricultural lime
  • Garden rake
  • 32 oz. 3-percent hydrogen peroxide
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon liquid dish-washing soap
  • Bucket
  • Spray bottle

Remove Dog Urine Odor

  1. Identify the affected regions of the garden. Dogs tend to use the same area over and over again once they have marked it with their urine.

  2. Saturate the selected regions of the garden with water. Use a garden hose to thoroughly douse the vegetation and underlying soil, diluting the urine and reducing the accompanying odor.

  3. Allow the area to dry slightly and then spread agricultural lime over the treated portions of the garden. Follow the package directions to determine the correct quantity.

  4. Rake the soil lightly, spreading the lime evenly throughout the affected area, and allow it to stand for 24 hours.

  5. Mix 32 oz. of hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup baking soda and ½ teaspoon of mild, liquid dish-washing soap in a large bucket. Transfer the soap solution to a spray bottle and apply it directly on top of the lime. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the area to achieve the greatest effect.

The Drip Cap

  • Having a garden can be a rewarding hobby, and having a dog can be equally gratifying.
  • However, sometimes the two do not go well together, particularly when the family pooch has taken to relieving himself in the vegetable patch.
  • By applying common garden and household chemicals, you can remove the lingering aroma of dog urine.
  • Rake the soil lightly, spreading the lime evenly throughout the affected area, and allow it to stand for 24 hours.

Photo Credits

dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.com

dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.com

Lisa Parris

Lisa Parris is a writer and former features editor of "The Caldwell County News." Her work has also appeared in the "Journal of Comparative Parasitology," "The Monterey County Herald" and "The Richmond Daily News." In 2012, Parris was…

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