When is it appropriate to use lime on soggy soil?

Question

We have a problem with too much watering and a large part of our lawn, which is Palmetto St. Augustine, is dead with very soggy soil. When should liming be done and what is the best way to do it?

Answer 1

Add sand and even it out, not lime.
On the top two inches, add good soil, plant the grass and then add about 1 inch of soil on top to prevent dry out. Water 2-3 times a week if needed.

Answer 2

You can lime your lawn anytime you want. Soggy soil or not. Lime is not a fertilizer. Lime sweetens your soil if it is too acidic.Lime will not turn your grass green,instead it will give your grass roots the ability to better accept materials from fertilizers,weed killers,etc. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

The way you determine if you need to add lime is to get a pH tester kit. Don't get the electric pH tester. You want to get the chemical kit because it is accurate and works better. You'll want to see what the acidity of your ground is and what the pH level recommendation is for St. Augustine grass. If the number is below the number recommended for St. Augustine grass, then your ground is too acidic and you need to add lime.

Answer 4

I personally use my spreader and powder lime on the grass where my dog has peed, and the grass is dying. I don't think there is really a good or bad time to do it. I use it to balance the PH levels due to the high amount fo clay in my yard.

Answer 5

It is good but call your extention service and get a soil test to find out how much and how to build up that area.