That's fabulous, thanks everyone. Just one thing though is the darker lusher rings actually started long before we got the puppy so the only affect she's had is the pee scorches - definitely nothing to do with the darker bits.
Though! Now you mention toadstools, I'd forgotten about that - last summer we did have quite a number of those - just small ones but funnily enough now you mention them, it is generally lusher in the areas we had most of the toadstools.
Apparently there are different kinds (see the above link). They're harmless, and in any case there's not really a lot you can do to get rid of them. In any case, with a dog and children a perfectly uniform lawn probably isn't going to be a realistic aim.
I would leave your lawn until next spring, then rake and feed, spike any compacted areas, and cut little but often, as per normal lawn maintenance. Feed & weed isn't necessary unless you have too many weeds to treat or dig out individually, and it won't do anything to fungi.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
That's brilliant, thank you so much for everyone's time and advice.
Next mission is getting this puppy to pee in one area only 😂 I've been trying the "dog rocks" but sadly they've had zero effect so far. Will give the sulphur rocks a go, thanks @K67 ☺️
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Though! Now you mention toadstools, I'd forgotten about that - last summer we did have quite a number of those - just small ones but funnily enough now you mention them, it is generally lusher in the areas we had most of the toadstools.
What might that indicate? This is fascinating! 🤔
Next mission is getting this puppy to pee in one area only 😂 I've been trying the "dog rocks" but sadly they've had zero effect so far. Will give the sulphur rocks a go, thanks @K67 ☺️