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5 Σεπ 2024 · The ideal pH range for most plants is between 6 and 7, where the soil is neutral, while grass struggles to grow well in soil below five or above eight pH. Different grass types thrive within specific pH ranges, so testing your soil can reveal if it’s too acidic or alkaline for your grass.
Before adding lime to an established lawn, aerate the lawn with a core aerator to open up space for the lime to move into the soil. Next, using a drop or rotary spreader (never lay down lime by hand), apply the limestone to your lawn.
Without lime, lawn grasses may be unable to benefit from the nutrients in your soil, including those you add through fertilizers. By understanding how lime helps lawns and why you may need lime, you can help your lawn reach its full potential.
21 Νοε 2023 · Why, when, and how to apply lime to your lawn. A natural soil amendment, lime comes in the form of finely ground limestone or dolomite that’s rich in calcium and magnesium. You can add lime to help balance your lawn’s soil acidity. It’s not a fertilizer but rather a soil conditioner.
6 Φεβ 2024 · Remember a few application best practices when applying lime to your lawn. Apply lime in spring or fall for the best results. Avoid applying lime if rain is in the forecast over the next couple of days. Don't apply lime to a wet lawn. Wait until your lawn is actively growing and not dormant or stressed.
26 Απρ 2024 · For cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass, the best time to lime your lawn is during the fall season. For warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass, it is recommended to apply lime in late spring or fall.
