"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:40:21 -0700, John wrote:

On Jul 21, 3:38 pm, Amos Nomore wrote:
In article .com,

John wrote:
I've been reading up on lime and one web site says to put lime down
in
fall and spring. I'm in the Atlanta area with a soil ph of 5.5. My
yard is beautiful with expensive fescue sod that is 1.5 years old.
Can I put down lime now (in July)?

Yes. Use granular dolomite lime or pelletized calcium carbonate, not
hydrated or burned lime. It's best to apply lime to lawns soon after
thatching and plug aeration.

In the past year and a half, I've aerated twice. The grass in the
backyard has really started responding. Should I aerate my sodded
area? Aerating is what I'm planning on doing this fall.

I have never aerated because my soil is not compacted. If your lawn
is used for sports, bicycles, games, it may benefit from aeration. You
may be better off spreading organic material (compost, old manure,
leaf mold, etc) to encourage earthworms which will aerate for you.

which I personally think is a very good idea. Compost etc (but not too
thickly) on the grass, use a organic fertiliser, mulch the clippings back
into the soil. If you do that however cut the grass higher. Worms will leave
earth mounds that if you cut too low will mush the grass. People with low
cut fanatically manicured lawns will not spread anything to encourage worms.
They will rely on artificial fertilisers & chemicals sprays.

I had a debate recently with one grass outfit who wanted to sell me some
synthetic fertiliser. I wanted some poop based stuff help with humus and
worms. They argued I didn't want worms as it would cause mounds. These
people almost scalp their lawn, couldn't understand that I cut mine higher.
If you want worms in the lawn cut higher & avoid worms mounds & all will be
fine.

rob