2006-09-09 23:08:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Lime offsets the acidity of most soils. Vegetables and flowers often benefit from the incorporation of lime. Evergreens, on the other hand, prefer an acid soil, as do rhododendrons and a few other ornamentals. You can pick up a cheap soil test kit for pH from your local nursery or possibly hardware store. For a more specific and detailed soil test, contact your state university extension service. There is a modest charge, but worth it for the information you get on soil amendments.
2006-09-10 01:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turfgrasses grow best in a neutral soil and natural processes tend to make it acid over time. Lime applied to the lawn when it is too acid in pH restores the neutral reaction and your grass grows better.
2006-09-10 07:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by jrsgurl62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime "sweetens" soil. dolomitic lime will make juniper, upright and recumbens, turn blue like blue spruce. I think it is alcaline - opposite of acid.
2006-09-10 06:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutralization?
2006-09-10 06:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by jollypig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋