May 5, 2006, Newsletter Issue #87: Donīt Add Lime Without a Soil Analysis!
Tip of the Week
Many lawn care tip sheets tell you to add lime once a year. If your grass is actively growing and responding to fertilizer applications, you donīt need to add anything at all. Lime raises soil pH. In some soil conditions, raising pH can cause Iron deficiency problems. With some types of grass, adding lime to your lawn can serious damage or even kill it. Unless you have had your soil analyzed and the results recommend the addition of lime, donīt do it.
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