Final word. Can/Should I use dry Dog Food?

15 years ago

Can/should I use dry dog food in to fertilize my lawn? I know SBM would be better but, I have access to ALOT of free dry dog food. If so, how do I apply it? Just throw the chunks down and water until it's mushy or is there a better way to somehow grind the chunks into powder? Is the protein in it going to stink?

Once a month from March til October for zone 6 western Washington 80% ryegrass/20% red fescue sound about right?

Thanks for all of the help you guys have given me in regards to many other subjects.

Comments (2)

dchall_san_antonio
15 years ago
Free is good.

I have ground dog food into powder. In retrospect, it was a waste of time. Just scatter the chunks out, water it briefly, and you'll be surprised how soft they become. Soft and mushy means the birds and squirrels can't carry it away.

Another thing I don't worry about is salt content of pet food.

Once a month is plenty.
rdak
15 years ago
Dave wrote, in part:

"I have ground dog food into powder. In retrospect, it was a waste of time. Just scatter the chunks out, water it briefly, and you'll be surprised how soft they become. Soft and mushy means the birds and squirrels can't carry it away.

Another thing I don't worry about is salt content of pet food.

Once a month is plenty."

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