Lime Now - Green Later

Have you noticed your lawn go from green to yellow after the winter rains? Surprisingly, it doesn’t have much to do with our lack of sunlight, but instead the amount of acid in our northwest rain. We are not talking about flesh-melting acid, but just enough acid to change the pH of our soil. Your lawn wants a “sweeter” pH or more nitrogen. Organic or garden lime is a great way to “sweeten up” your lawn’s pH. 

 

Lime contains magnesium, an essential element for green leaf development. It increases soil bacteria activity and aids thatch decomposition, making nutrients more available to your turf. This results in better soil water retention, aeration and permeability. 

 

Lime releases its nutrients slowly. By applying lime in the fall you are neutralizing the rain as it seeps into your soil. This will help keep you lawn green. 

 

A healthy lawn with a balanced pH is also less apt to grow moss. Moss likes shady, wet, acidic soils; everything lime works against.

 

Whether you are looking for an organic lawn care solution or just love lush grass, a little lime now can offer you a lot of green later.