Can I apply lime and fertilizer at the same time?

To save you time (and likely money), it's okay to apply lime and fertilizer at the same time. The fertilizer will provide an immediate supply of nutrients to the soil, while the lime will release slowly over time and maintain the appropriate pH balance.

How long should I wait to fertilize after lime?

Fertilizing After Liming

Pelletized lime works faster than some other lime products, but you must often wait at least a couple of months for it to change the soil's pH before adding fertilizer. Slower versions, such as dolomitic limestone, can take up to 150 days to alter the pH.

Can lime and fertilizer be applied at the same time?

Homeowners are always looking for new ways to improve their yard care strategy. Two often asked questions are whether lime and fertilizer can be applied at the same time and whether lime can be used after seeding. The answer to both questions is yes, and doing so can make lawns lush and green.

When should you fertilize and lime your lawn?

Early spring is a great time for lime and fertilizer applications. Again, it's important to test your soil's pH first. If you haven't planted grass seed yet, apply lime first to make your soil a better host for the grass seed.

Should I fertilize or lime first?

As a general rule, if your soil tests high in acidity, it's best to apply lime before fertilizer. Soil with a neutral pH balance is the most effective use of your time and money spent fertilizing.

Can I apply lime and fertilizer at the same time?

Should I apply lime before rain?

Wait 1–2 days after rain before spreading lime. This gives the soil time to shed excess water. If you must spread lime when rain is in the forecast, make sure is very light rain.

How long does it take lime to raise soil pH?

Lime will react completely with the soil in two to three years after it has been applied; although, benefits from lime may occur within the first few months after application.

Do you need to water after lime?

You can also apply lime in early spring. Don't apply lime when your lawn is frost-covered or wilted. And always water the lawn after applying the lime to wash the lime off the grass blades and allow it to make contact with the soil.

Is lime better than fertilizer?

Even though lime includes calcium and magnesium, which are essential nutrients for healthy plant growth, it's not a substitute for fertilizer. Lime's primary role is to alter soil pH and offset soil acidity, which can improve the availability of plant nutrients.

Can you put too much lime on your lawn?

Using too much lime on your lawn will remove the acidity from the soil, but it will also make it too alkaline for your grass to thrive. This will cause yellowing grass that is also not able to absorb vital moisture and nutrients from the soil around it.

How do I know if my lawn needs lime?

Does lime make your grass green?

Adding lime to soil raises the pH so it becomes less acidic. Lime can 'green-up' a lawn. The best way to determine whether or not your soil needs liming is to test its pH. The target pH level of turf grass, for example, is between 6.2 and 6.5, so if your soil has a lower pH it will likely benefit from adding it.

How often should you put lime on your lawn?

Lime shouldn't be applied to grass and yards that are wilted or covered in frost. Since it can take two years for lime to move 2 inches into your soil, avoid over liming by applying lime only every three to five years.

How often should you put lime on your garden?

Apply lime to your vegetable garden every two to three years, or as needed, based on soil test results.

How much does a 40 lb bag of lime cover?

The general rule is that a 50 pound bag of lime will cover 1,000 square feet of lawn. If that's the case, a 40 pound bag should cover about 800 square feet. That is if the soil ph requires the maximum amount of lime application. If your soil is only mildly acidic, 40 pounds of lime may be enough for 1,000 square feet.

Will lime burn your grass?

Can Lime Burn Grass? When extra lime remains on grass blades, it can cause chemicals to further damage lawns that are already wilted and weak. Watering your lawn after a lime application defends against potential burns as any excess product will be removed from the lawn's surface.

Does rain wash away lime?

Granular application products need to dissolve to work

Granular fertilizers and granular lime products are broken down and pushed into the soil by rainfall and irrigation. Even heavy rainfall for prolonged periods will not wash away granules in turf.

Is pelletized lime better than powdered lime?

When comparing pelletized lime vs. powdered lime, the major difference comes down to ease of handling. While both pelletized and powdered lime utilize finely ground material to break down quickly, powdered lime is dusty, challenging to transport, and difficult to accurately apply.

How much lime do I need for 1 acre?

If surface applying lime, apply no more than two and one-half tons per acre per year. Up to four tons per acre may be applied if the lime is worked into the soil.

What plants need lime in soil?

Liming becomes absolutely necessary for most vegetables where the soil is inclined to be acid. Legumes usually require an alkaline soil, and soybeans, squash, asparagus, canteloupe, cauliflower, onions, parsnips and rhubarb appreciate extra lime in the soil.

Can you put lime down on wet grass?

Many gardeners prefer to lime just before the first frost in fall because the soil has all winter to absorb the lime. Don't spread lime on a dry, wilted lawn or a soggy, wet lawn. Don't lime during frosty weather.

Does lime keep snakes away?

Since it's used to keep insects away, homeowners often wonder if lime can be used to keep larger pests away, including rodents and snakes. Some people believed that the strong smell would deter these animals. No evidence has been found, however, to indicate that lime is effective to keep certain types of wildlife away.

What is the best time to put lime on your lawn?

You always want to add lime before the warmer spring weather. In fact, the fall and winter freeze-thaw cycles, as well as the winter wet season, help break down lime so it becomes part of the soil. If your lawn is already stressed, do not add lime. It will further damage the grass.