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When should I spread lime on my lawn?
Fall and spring are generally the best times to lime lawns. Fall has an added advantage, as rain, snow and cycles of freezing and thawing help lime break down and begin to work.
How do I know if my lawn needs lime?
Signs You Need to Apply Lime
- You have sandy or clay soil.
- Weeds or moss have grown in your yard.
- The fertilizer you’re using doesn’t appear to be working.
- Your area experiences a lot of rainfall, especially acid rain.
- The grass is yellowing.
Can you put too much lime on lawn?
Lime applications raise the pH of soil and can improve the growing conditions for lawn grass. However, when too much lime is added, the lawn can suffer from disorders related to high soil alkalinity. If lawn soil has a lower pH, it’s too acidic, and lime is required to improve the health of the grass.
Can you put down lime and fertilizer at the same time?
To save you time (and likely money), it’s okay to apply lime and fertilizer at the same time. The fertilizer will provide an immediate supply of nutrients to the soil, while the lime will release slowly over time and maintain the appropriate pH balance.
Should you put lime on your lawn every year?
If you live a rainy area where acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons and camellias thrive, your soil is likely acidic and may benefit from lime lawn treatment. Test every year to be sure you aren’t adding too much lime. Once the proper pH is established, you will probably need to lime only once every few years.
How long does it take for lime to start working?
Lime will react completely with the soil in two to three years after it has been applied; although, benefits from lime may occur within the first few months after application.
Should I water lawn after applying lime?
Don’t apply lime when your lawn is frost-covered or wilted. And always water the lawn after applying the lime to wash the lime off the grass blades and allow it to make contact with the soil.
What happens if my dog licks a lime?
If your dog has only licked the lime, then he should be OK. However, there’s a chance he could develop digestive tract problems such as diarrhea and vomiting. If your dog has had more than a lick of a lime, then it’s best to call the vet for advice.
One tell-tale sign that your lawn needs lime is the presence of weeds and moss. Excessive weed and moss growth is usually indicative of highly acidic oil, simply because they thrive in acidic environments. If you notice moss and/or weeds overtaking one or more areas in your lawn, it’s probably time to lime it.
Why applying lime to the lawn is so important?
Lime is just about the best thing you can give to your lawn… In many parts of the country, adding lime to your lawn is as essential as mowing it. Without lime, lawn grasses may be unable to benefit from the nutrients in your soil, including those you add through fertilizers.
What can lime do for you and your lawn?
Most people do prefer to lime their lawn during the springtime as there are some advantages to doing it during this time period, some advantages are: You will see the advantages of correcting the pH balance of the soil in your lawn almost immediately during the summer growing period. Having a healthy lawn during the hot summer months will mean it is more resistant to harmful long drought periods when it can become stressed. Lime will make your grass absorb more nutrients when you fertilize it.
What does applying lime to your lawn really do?
Adding lime will raise the soil’s pH. This helps your lawn and other plants absorb nutrients and grow better. Lime also adds calcium and magnesium, which are important nutrients. If you are not a current lawn care client and would like us to apply lime to your lawn, contact us.