When treating your lawn for the winter, how much lime should be added?

Question

Fertilizer and pesticides were added during the summer.

Answer 1

No lime. Put down another application of fertilizer. Use one that will say winterizer on the bag. This is better to promote more root growth, instead of top growth.

Answer 2

It depends on your soil. If you live in an area with acid soil, you'll need lime. If your soil is alkaline, lime can be detrimental.

Have your soil tested. Many counties have agricultural extension offices and they can recommend a testing service. Follow their recommendations on adding lime.

If you have alkaline soil, you might need sulphur of iron to acidify to give you the best result.

Answer 3

You should have the PH of your lawn tested to see if you need lime. To much lime which will lower the PH is just as bad as no lime raising the PH. Only add lime if you need to.

Answer 4

To put down lime you will need a spreader, follow the directions on the bag for your type of spreader, also the bag should say how much of an area it will cover.

Answer 5

For amounts of lime you need a soil test. Contact your local cooperative extension service USDA for a kit and directions.

Answer 6

Soil test for ph is best. Rule of thumb, forty to fifty lbs of ground limestone /1000 sq ft.

Answer 7

I would use gypsum because that will loosen the caly soil. The rate of gypsum is 40 lbs/100sq ft of turf.