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Pet-Friendly Weed Control for Lawns: Safe Options for Annual and Perennial Weeds

For annual weeds like crabgrass, use corn gluten meal early in the season (when forsythia blooms) to prevent seed germination. Continue reading

For perennial weeds, there are no truly pet-safe chemical options. However, a healthy lawn (mow at 2+ inches, water during drought, fertilize regularly, aerate yearly) naturally suppresses many perennial weeds. Learn organic lawn care.

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