Prep
September, October, November
Lime acidic soil
Many cool, rainy climates drift acidic. Fertilizer then sits unused. Pelletized lime is easier to spread evenly than ag lime. It is slow — this is not a weekend color change.
Steps
- Confirm pH below the target (often 6.0–7.0 for lawns).
- Apply the lab's rate with a spreader, in two directions.
- Water in. Do not lime and fertilize in the same hour if the bag warns against it.
Tips
- Alkaline western soils need sulfur, not lime. Guessing is how people wreck hydrangeas.
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