Many homeowners never think about using lime on their grass until they move to the Atlanta area. Why? The soil here is fairly high in clay content, which lowers pH. Those acidic conditions mean bad things for your grass, and no amount of fertilizer or fungicides will help. So, the only way to effectively deal […]
Answering the Eternal Question: When to Lime the Lawn
How do you know when to lime the lawn? You pay attention; you educate yourself on the liming process, and you work with professionals who know the lay of the land. If you want the greenest, lushest lawn possible throughout the year, now is the time to start planning when to lime the lawn. Follow […]
When Is the Right Time to Add Lime to Lawn?
You’ve probably heard that in order to have the prettiest, greenest, healthiest grass, you need to add lime to your lawn. You may be wondering just what lime does for your lawn, and how you should apply it. Of course, you want a healthy lawn as much as the next homeowner; so, it may encourage you […]
Do You Need to Lime the Lawn in the Fall?
Homeowners become passionate over the strangest things when it comes to upkeep, and one of the weirdest is the best time to lime the lawn. The people with the nicest yards in your neighborhood probably won’t hesitate to go head-to-head with those who have conflicting opinions on this basic bit of advice. Why are they […]
What Does Applying Lime to Your Lawn Really Do?
Applying lime to your lawn is your first defense against many pests, weeds and diseases. Why? Because lime evens out acidic soil. Georgia’s clay soil is particularly prone to low pH values, but after several years of adding lime, you may find the acidity levels itself out. The less acidic the soil, the less stress […]
