{"id":17412,"date":"2023-09-13T00:43:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T00:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=17412"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:50:39","slug":"is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Grass Paint Bad for Your Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Key Takeaways<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Grass paint is non-toxic<\/strong> and safe for lawns, pets, and kids once dry.<br>\u2022 <strong>It&#8217;s semi-permeable<\/strong>, so sunlight, water, and air still reach the blade.<br>\u2022 <strong>Regular spray paint is not the same<\/strong> thing and can kill grass.<br>\u2022 <strong>Paint is a cosmetic fix only<\/strong>, not a cure for disease, pests, or compaction.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass paint is not bad for your lawn. It&#8217;s a non-toxic colorant that coats grass blades without blocking sunlight, water, or air. Sports turf managers have used it for decades. Most homeowners reach for grass paint during dormancy or drought, when the lawn looks dead but isn&#8217;t.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is bad for your lawn is confusing grass paint with regular hardware-store spray paint. Those are completely different products, and one of them will kill your grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to green up your lawn without using grass paint, Lawn Love can connect you with <a href=\"http:\/\/lawnlove.com\">local lawn care professionals<\/a> who can help.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9059f092-93d8-45f8-9c11-805addb58d32\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#0-what-is-grass-paint\" style=\"\">What is grass paint?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#1-is-grass-paint-safe\" style=\"\">Is grass paint safe?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#5-will-regular-spray-paint-kill-grass\" style=\"\">Will regular spray paint kill grass?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#6-when-grass-paint-is-a-good-idea-and-when-it-isnt\" style=\"\">When grass paint is a good idea (and when it isn&#8217;t)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#7-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-paint\" style=\"\">How to choose the best grass paint<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/is-grass-paint-bad-for-lawn\/#8-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-what-is-grass-paint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what-is-grass-paint\">What is grass paint?<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dead-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Dry, brown, and patchy lawn with sparse green spots, showing signs of nutrient deficiency, weak growth, and possible disease stress.\" class=\"wp-image-46471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dead-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dead-grass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dead-grass-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dead-grass-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dead grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/patchy-grass-lawn-in-bad-condition-and-need-maintenance\/627041797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">o_lypa<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass paint, also called lawn paint or turf colorant, is a non-toxic pigment formulated to color grass blades without harming them. It&#8217;s made from biodegradable materials such as pulverized kaolin (a soft clay mineral) or plant-based compounds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports turf managers have used professional-grade turf colorants for decades to keep fields looking green through heavy use and winter dormancy. The consumer version works the same way.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/grass-paint\/\">What Is Grass Paint? How to Paint Your Lawn Green<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"1-is-grass-paint-safe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"is-grass-paint-safe\">Is grass paint safe?<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"2-is-grass-paint-safe-for-your-lawn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"is-grass-paint-safe-for-your-lawn\">Is grass paint safe for your lawn?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Grass paint is specifically formulated to sit on top of the blade without interfering with how the plant functions:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Sunlight still reaches the blade.<\/strong> The pigment is semi-permeable, so photosynthesis continues normally.<\/li>    <li><strong>Water and air still move through.<\/strong> Paint doesn&#8217;t clog the stomata, the tiny pores grass uses for gas exchange.<\/li>    <li><strong>Roots and soil are untouched.<\/strong> The paint coats the blade only. It doesn&#8217;t soak into the crown or reach the soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>It won&#8217;t delay spring green-up.<\/strong> When dormancy ends, new blades emerge and replace the painted ones. The paint doesn&#8217;t slow that process.<\/li>    <li><strong>It&#8217;s biodegradable.<\/strong> Most formulas break down naturally rather than building up in soil or running off into storm drains.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 2017 Kansas State University <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.k-state.edu\/turf\/effect-of-dormant-midiron-bermudagrass-colorant-applications-on-clothing-blemishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study on athletic field colorants<\/a> found that after recommended dry times, tested paint products don&#8217;t transfer at higher rates than untreated grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your lawn is brown because it&#8217;s dormant, that&#8217;s worth knowing before you reach for paint. &#8220;It&#8217;s OK if your yard goes dormant. It&#8217;s a normal, natural process,&#8221; Justin Stultz, owner of Wildflower Lawn Care in Hutto, Texas, says. Grass paint is for when dormant grass bothers you, not because the grass itself is in trouble.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-is-grass-paint-safe-for-pets-and-kids\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"is-grass-paint-safe-for-pets-and-kids\">Is grass paint safe for pets and kids?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, once dry. Most commercial lawn paints use water-based, non-toxic pigments, and most products are ready for foot traffic in one to four hours. Some take up to 24 hours to fully cure, so always check the label before letting pets or kids back on the lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common base ingredient, kaolin clay,<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.epa.gov\/pesticides\/chem_search\/reg_actions\/registration\/fs_PC-100104_01-Jun-99.pdf\"> <\/a>is approved by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.epa.gov\/pesticides\/chem_search\/reg_actions\/registration\/fs_PC-100104_01-Jun-99.pdf\">EPA<\/a> as safe for people, including children, and it carries the FDA&#8217;s GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation for use in food.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Wet paint can rub off onto paws, fur, shoes, and clothes. Keep everyone off until it&#8217;s dry to the touch.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/guide-to-using-turf-colorants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC State Extension<\/a> recommends against applying colorants below 45 degrees if transfer is a concern. At freezing temperatures, transfer onto clothing and other absorbent surfaces more than doubles.<\/li>    <li>Dogs that eat grass won&#8217;t be harmed by dried paint in small amounts, but it&#8217;s not something they should be grazing on heavily. If you have a heavy grazer, stick to unpainted areas of the yard for the first 24 hours.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify the specific product label. &#8220;Non-toxic&#8221; is standard across the category, but formulations vary.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-your-lawn-needs-watering\/\">Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-your-lawn-is-dying\/\">How to Tell if Grass is Dead or Dormant<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"4-how-long-does-grass-paint-last\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how-long-does-grass-paint-last\">How long does grass paint last?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long it lasts depends on your grass condition and the type of product you use. Paint-based colorants last longer than pigment-based products, and both fade faster on actively growing grass as mowing removes the color. Here&#8217;s what to expect:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grass condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Product type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dormant turf<\/td><td>Pigment-based<\/td><td>7\u201314 days<\/td><td>Best for spot touch-ups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dormant turf<\/td><td>Paint-based&nbsp;<\/td><td>30\u201345 days<\/td><td>Popular for winter lawns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Actively growing<\/td><td>Any type<\/td><td>6\u20138 weeks*<\/td><td>Mows off as grass grows<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Per Endurant manufacturer data. Source for all other rows: NC State Extension<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy foot traffic, frequent mowing, and repeated rainfall all fade the color sooner. Once your grass breaks dormancy in spring, new blades grow in, and the paint mows off gradually as you cut them.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"5-will-regular-spray-paint-kill-grass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"will-regular-spray-paint-kill-grass\">Will regular spray paint kill grass?<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"paint roller rolling out green grass on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-46467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lawn_painting.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/3d-illustration-green-paint-grass-roller-165602048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, regular hardware-store spray paint, the kind you&#8217;d use on furniture or fences, can damage or kill grass. Lawn paint and household aerosol paint are completely different products, and only one is lawn-safe spray paint.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Household spray paints like Rust-Oleum or Krylon contain solvents, petrochemicals, and synthetic resins designed to bond to hard, non-porous surfaces. On grass, those same properties cause problems:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The paint forms a non-permeable film that blocks sunlight and seals off the blade.<\/li>    <li>Solvents can burn the leaf tissue directly.<\/li>    <li>If enough soaks into the soil, it can damage roots.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you accidentally sprayed regular paint on your lawn,<\/strong> rinse the area with water immediately before it dries. Don&#8217;t mow right away, which spreads paint onto unaffected blades. Small overspray often causes temporary discoloration rather than permanent death. If a section dies, rake out the dead blades and overseed or patch the area.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Grass is resilient. It grows everywhere, so it doesn&#8217;t take rocket science to keep it going,&#8221; Scott Culala, owner of The Lawn Cypress in Gardner, Kansas, says. An accidental overspray usually isn&#8217;t the end of the lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-plant-grass-seed\/\">How to Plant Grass Seed<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-lay-sod\/\">How to Lay Sod<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"6-when-grass-paint-is-a-good-idea-and-when-it-isnt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"when-grass-paint-is-a-good-idea-and-when-it-isnt\">When grass paint is a good idea (and when it isn&#8217;t)<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass paint is a short-term cosmetic fix. That makes it ideal for some situations and wrong for others.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good uses for grass paint:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Winter dormancy.<\/strong> Warm-season grass that&#8217;s gone brown until spring green-up.<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought stress.<\/strong> Turf that&#8217;s gone off-color during watering restrictions.<\/li>    <li><strong>Dog urine spots and dead patches.<\/strong> Cover <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/dog-pee-kills-grass\/\">dog urine spots<\/a> and small dead areas while the grass underneath recovers.<\/li>    <li><strong>Quick curb appeal.<\/strong> Selling your home or hosting an event when the lawn needs to look good fast.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paint can cover an area while the grass underneath fills back in.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s not rare to have bare or yellow spots on your lawn. This is not uncommon,&#8221; Stultz says. &#8220;People get bald spots, bare spots. It&#8217;s usually a very easy fix.&#8221;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass paint is not a fix for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Fungal disease<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-treat-lawn-fungus\/\">Treat lawn fungus<\/a> first, as paint only masks the symptoms while the infection spreads.<\/li>    <li><strong>Chronic bare spots <\/strong>from <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-causes-compacted-soil\/\">compacted soil<\/a> or shade. Treat the cause.<\/li>    <li><strong>Dead grass<\/strong> with no roots. Paint sticks to a blade. If there&#8217;s no blade, there&#8217;s nothing to paint.<\/li>    <li><strong>Insect infestations<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-grubs-in-your-lawn\/\">Grubs<\/a>, armyworms, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-sod-webworms\/\">sod webworms<\/a> need to be treated, not painted over.<\/li>    <li><strong>Fertilizer burn.<\/strong> Painting over chemical damage doesn&#8217;t fix the soil. Water deeply to flush excess fertilizer and let the grass recover.<\/li>    <li><strong>Scalping (mowing too short).<\/strong> Paint doesn&#8217;t restore grass cut below its tolerance. Raise the mowing height and let the blades grow back.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you paint, figure out why the grass is brown. If it&#8217;s dormant or drought-stressed, paint is fine. If something&#8217;s actually killing the lawn, address the cause first.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-lawn-pest-damage-vs-disease-vs-drought-stress\/\">Signs of Lawn Pest Damage vs. Disease vs. Drought Stress<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"7-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-paint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-grass-paint\">How to choose the best grass paint<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for products labeled as turf colorant, lawn paint, or yard paint for grass. A few things to check on the label:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Coverage.<\/strong> Concentrates typically cover 1,000 to 10,000 square feet per gallon, depending on dilution and grass condition.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Color match.<\/strong> Many brands sell warm-season and cool-season shades. Green grass paint comes in everything from lime to deep emerald, so pick one that matches your grass type.<\/li>    <li><strong>Application type.<\/strong> Concentrates need a pump or hose-end sprayer. Ready-to-use bottles work best for small patches and dog spots.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-paints\/\">The Best Grass Paints<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"8-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779267331013\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does grass paint wash off in the rain?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Once fully dry, most products become rainfast within 60 minutes to a few hours, depending on the formula. If it rains before the paint cures, you&#8217;ll see streaking and color loss and need to touch up.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779267336694\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will grass paint stain my driveway or patio?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, on porous surfaces like concrete, brick, or pavers, if it isn&#8217;t rinsed off quickly. Mask off hardscapes before applying, and rinse fresh overspray with water and a stiff brush. Once it dries on hardscape, removal is much harder.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779267351060\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will grass paint hurt bees or other pollinators?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bees don&#8217;t visit turf itself. They visit the flowering weeds that grow in it, like clover, dandelions, and creeping Charlie. If you have a blooming lawn that pollinators use, either mow first to remove the blooms or paint only the turf areas. Long-term studies on turf colorant exposure are limited, so if pollinator safety is a priority, stick to painting dormant turf without blooms.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"9-get-your-lawn-looking-its-best\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"get-your-lawn-looking-its-best\">Get your lawn looking its best<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass paint is a quick fix, not a long-term solution. If your lawn keeps going brown season after season, local lawn care professionals can diagnose the underlying problem and put together a care plan that keeps it green year-round. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/near-me\">Find a pro near you today.<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-bring-grass-back-to-life\/\">How to Bring Grass Back to Life<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-patchy-grass\/\">How to Fix Patchy Grass: Complete Repair Guide<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tips-spring-lawn-care\/\">Spring Lawn Care: 12 Essential Steps to Green Up Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Painted green grass beside dry brown lawn. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/brown-and-green-grass\/23968897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nancy Lovering<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grass paint is safe for lawns, pets, and kids, but regular spray paint can kill grass. 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