alternatives to lime for neutralizing acidic lawn?
 

Is there something less heavy and less bulky than lime that can be used to
neutralize an acidic lawn?

Some sort of chemical I can put in a hose-end spray bottle would be ideal.

alternatives to lime for neutralizing acidic lawn?
 

On Sat, 05 Apr 2003 15:00:49 GMT, "peter" wrote:

Is there something less heavy and less bulky than lime that can be used to
neutralize an acidic lawn?

Some sort of chemical I can put in a hose-end spray bottle would be ideal.


Get a broadcast spreader--they are fast! Lime adds calcium (and
sometimes magnesium) to the soil which is beneficial. Most grasses
like slightly acidic conditions. Apply 500 lbs of lime per half acre,
wait 6 months, test pH and repeat if needed. Generally you can't
change pH much in a single application.

alternatives to lime for neutralizing acidic lawn?
 

"peter" wrote in message .. .
Is there something less heavy and less bulky than lime that can be used to
neutralize an acidic lawn?

Some sort of chemical I can put in a hose-end spray bottle would be ideal.

NO

alternatives to lime for neutralizing acidic lawn?
 

Is there something less heavy and less bulky than lime that can be used to
neutralize an acidic lawn?

Some sort of chemical I can put in a hose-end spray bottle would be ideal.

Ain't happenin'. Lime can adjust the pH and another way to bring it to a
neutral pH is through the use of compost. These methods take time -- as in
a season or two. If you want an immediate change, pull out some shovels and
buy some friends -- you'll have to replace the soil.

Before you do anything, be certain to test the soil's pH in several places
around the property -- use too much and you'll go to far in the wrong
direction, not enough and you've just wasted your time and $$$. This is
another reason compost is such a good way to go -- it does naturally.

BTW, you may also want to determine WHY your soil's pH is so acidic (such as
conifers nearby, etc.).

James

alternatives to lime for neutralizing acidic lawn?
 

On Sat, 05 Apr 2003 15:00:49 GMT, "peter" wrote:

Is there something less heavy and less bulky than lime that can be used to
neutralize an acidic lawn?

Some sort of chemical I can put in a hose-end spray bottle would be ideal.

What's the problem with the heaviness of lime? Moving a large sack of
it? You may be able to find smaller ones. Or get the store to heave it
into your car trunk and transfer it out, bucket by bucket.