Dog Poop in Planting Areas

I read an article you posted about dog poop and gardens. I know dog poop is not good to use, but what if your dog has pooped all winter where you want to plant. Is there any way to "clean" the soil, or do I just need to remove the surface feces and turn the soil over and plant as usual? Thanks!

Hardiness Zone: 5b

Aurora from Rensselaer, IN

By Mom4Boys

Answers: Dog Poop in Planting Areas

Read answers for this question below.

By 07/26/2010

Well move the plants in hard to reach areas for the dog.

Previous: Luring Ladybugs Into Your Garden

Next: Growing Vines From Potatoes

Questions

Here are questions related to Dog Poop in Planting Areas.

Will Dog Poop Contaminate Fruit on Orange Trees?

Is it good to eat the oranges off the orange tree, if the dog poops near it daily and urinates as well?

By Bonnie

SharePrintFollow1 Feedback

Most Recent Answer

By schyresti 01/20/2012

It won't effect the fruit at all. Think about it - people commonly fertilize their gardens with cow manure, and, even better, chicken manure. The dog waste moistens the soil at the surface level, where it is filtered by the grass and soil. It evaporates quickly, and never gets deep enough into the soil to effect the tree. Trees take their water from deep levels in the soil, and filter it even more by the time it gets to the fruit. Rest assured that - unless you are using chemical pesticides on it - the fruit is healthy, wholesome, and wonderful.