Hi Jenn, There are probably members that are more "IN" to their lawns than I am, but the approach I would use is: You can get the lil BAG from your county extension to have your soil tested, small charge, you can get a relitively inexpensive test kit at most garden supply stores, Or you can assume that there IS a problem, depends on what you want to do.Lawns are not as picky as one would lead you to believe when it comes to PH. Personally I would go out and cultivate to about 4" deep, remove any growth that there is, add a 1-2" layer of sifted compost, peat moss, and composted manure, work it in well with a rake or tiller, rake smooth, use a roller to evenly compact the soil and
plant your
seed. The kind of
seed you use depends on the area to be planted, sow your
seed evenly (a hand spreader?) or if you are a "SOWER"
go at it by hand. Compact the
seed again for good soil/
seed contact, and keep it constantly moist(not drenched) for 2 weeks. Wait to mow at least 3 weeks after seeding, removing the top third of the new growth. My dog gets LOCK-UP during the
growing season, due to his desire to play MOLE, the area he soils is always in need of repair, The ammendments above should negate any risidual urine.