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When should I lime my lawn? For most cool season lawns, the answer is in the fall. However, it's more complicated than that. It's important to know the difference between calcitic and dolomitic lime and how they impact nutrient levels in your soil. Acidic soil is most easily corrected with lime treatments, and doing a soil test and looking at a soil analysis gives you information about your soil's acidity. Aside from weighing dolomitic lime vs calcitic lime, there is also gypsum to consider. We break down the basics of fall liming and why it's done with aeration and seeding.
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@ECHOMeansBusiness 5 лет назад

Fantastic advice, Caety, and great tips for everyone!

@douglascain6404 3 года назад

I love this woman. She didn't waste one word in her presentation, she offered good information along with helpful advice and was clear and concise. Bravo Zulu!!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words

@albertcubelli2908 Год назад

It's nice to hear a presentation done clearly and concisely from someone who has facility with language.

@heavymechanic2 4 года назад

VT tested my soil in western VA and showed a PH of 5.5 recommending 140 lbs lime per 1K of turf. I put down 15-30 lbs on each application (whenever resources allow) and the second year the grass started looking much better. Also drop 1-2 lbs of nitrogen annually and apply an insecticide to reduce grub/vole damage. I follow the advice of LCN and the combination of Lime, fertilizer and trace minerals has given me the darkest green lawn over surrounding properties. [I used Agricultural & Dolomite lime] My hobby is gardening and people cannot believe the produce coming from an old deprived patch of grass.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Great job. Keep up the good work. Try to get the Ph up to around 6.2-6.5 and you will really see a big diffence.

@MrRUSSWILL 3 года назад

WOOOOWW! You just explained EVERYTHING I needed to know about my lawn! THANK YOU!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@henrywong820 3 года назад

Great advice with all types of lawns. You've made it so clear and very understanding. Thank you! I will share this with all my friends.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Great. Thanks for watching

@Mityob67 5 лет назад

Why is this lady so flippin cool and smart? Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge for this region. The grass gurus of RU-vid are cool, but i can lock in to your info because you're local-ish (i live in northern VA/Woodbridge). Hope you have a grand day.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Awesome. Thanks for the great comment

@kr5289 Год назад

Thanks, I know this video is 3 years old but sure was good information I started adding lime today after soil test recommended it.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance Год назад

Glad it helped

@curtisdavis4451 Год назад

Might have missed it in your talk, but worth mentioning, I put lime down, 3 time, in spring, then, fall, then spring, to get that pH in the right zone, because I read somewhere that fertilizer uptake by tttf is impacted negatively by lower pH. Maybe its true, my yard seems happier and I don't want to waste money on fertilizer (which is crazy expensive now!). Love your videos, and hate fungus, poa, violets........

@CopperCreekCuts 5 лет назад

Is there anything you don't know?! Great job!

@jacobbradsher8246 5 лет назад

So much great information. Keep at it. The subscribers will come.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Thanks

@sam.83 Год назад

Thank you so much for this priceless info 🙌

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance Год назад

Any time!

@graceortiz9494 5 лет назад

Hi Caety, I did not know that the lime took so long it be effective. I'M just learn ph was 5.4 at the beginning of spring added 150lbs and my lawn is 4400sq ft I hope 🤞it had a little change👵

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

A lot of times it can take a couple of application and a few seasons to get the Ph where it needs to be. Dont get discouraged and soil test yearly. Try and get that Ph up to around 6.2-6.5.

@yolandagomez9255 Год назад

I’m in Pickerington Ohio. I have bluegrass/ ryegrass some fescue, my soil has been around 6.5 but I thought that’s a little acidic, that’s what I’ve read

@averagejoe9249 4 года назад

I think I'm the only person on my street or entire block that has any sort of lawn ambition.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Thats not good. Keep up the good work and someday others will ask how you do it. Trust me it happened to us!

@karenrice9538 2 года назад

I just got my soil test result here in Massachusetts. pH 5.3!!! Would using Air8 before liming help the lime get into my heavy clay soil faster? Love your videos. Thanks!

@h20fowler2012 4 года назад

Great info. Thanks!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment

@Me-mg1sh 3 года назад

OMGoodness Woman, THANNNNK YOU... geeze I think I'm in love... Just kidding, don't hunt me down "hubby". But seriously, your presentation and information was prenominal, great job! Being beautiful only made it worth subscribing..:)

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@michaelbest7872 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this information in this video. I have some questions.... First, I live in Massachusetts. I have not tested for Ph. When I've put lime down, in the spring, the lawn gets greener in 2 to 3 weeks. The same, in the fall. So, is it okay that I put lime down in January, or February, before a snowfall ? Will the added moisture from melted snow over the lime, when the ground is not necessarily frozen, help strengthen the grass? Thus, when spring comes along, will the grass have gotten a head start and be more healthy? I have another question about moss, but I'll wait. Thanks.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

If your soil sample is reading a low Ph it is time to apply lime. There really isnt a bad time to apply lime. Lime takes a long time to get into the soil and start neutralizing. The best thing is to get a soil test done and see exactly how much lime you are really going to need first.

@sagnbaby 3 года назад

This woman is drop dead gorgeous!!!!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Ahhh. Thanks

@sagnbaby 3 года назад

@@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance Your welcome!:)

@davidmatias6239 4 года назад

I know that it’s best to always do a soil test ,but just for the common knowledge . I have a lot of pine trees boarding my property should I apply some lime around the area since pine trees and needles are acidic ?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Yes we have noticed that lime is needed more around pine trees. They are acidic

@Miguel195211 3 года назад

I live in North Carolina and have sandy soil. My soil test came back as acidic soil so I am adding lime. I have centipede grass. What fertilization should I use now in October? TIA

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

We are not really familiar with centipede grass so we can't really help you too much.

@juancarlosmunoz7177 3 года назад

I put a lime in my corona. All jokes aside. I have around 4000sft of lawn. My ph level is way too acidic. I apply lime to my lawn and flower jardin . How much line can i apply? How fast can i do a 2nd treatment? On the fall im gonna earate my lawn and re seed as well as top dress should i lime 2? I feel overwelm as this is my 1st time doing lawns. I give much respect to garderners as i though being a garderner/land scaper was only cutting grass, planting flowers and thatz it!!! Boy was i wrong. Being a landscaper is like being a science researcher. Lol

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

You really need to do a soil sample to evaluate the soil. That will tell you how much lime you need. You can put lime down anytime during the year. When you aerate you lawn is a good time since there will be some holes the lime can fall into.

@mark2tall545 3 года назад

Had a soil test. Lime is recommended to increase ph. I want to spray for weeds after seeding a month ago (March). Can I apply Weed killer herbicide ( Teinacity or Speed Zone) before applying lime?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Yes, herbicide will not affect the lime go for it

@patleone1168 5 лет назад

My PH in front is 7.0 back yard is 7.2 Do I need to really add anything? I have some 10-10-10 & root hume and maybe a liquid aerator I planned on treating my lawn with as soon as these temps drop. Thanks in advance

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

Hi Pat! If your pH is that high, I wouldn’t put down any lime. If you need calcium, go for gypsum instead. Fall is for getting in a foundation for roots, and your plan definitely promotes that.

@patleone1168 5 лет назад

@@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance Isn't Sulfur used to lower the ph. My calcium in Front is 7110 in back yard where all my damage is it's 6415

@patleone1168 5 лет назад

@@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance Should I use top soil or composted manure to plant my grass seed for damaged areas

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

Certain types of sulfur are the typical method for lowering pH, yes. We personally like a high quality top soil blended with mushroom compost for lawn areas if that's something available in your area.

@gamergardener1363 4 года назад

Hi!! Love your videos! Very clear and informative. I have a question! My Lawn has a high sand content and is very hard rock hard in some areas! Should I use liquid aerator on the lawn I have centipede. I want to loosen the soil/sand then give nutrients! But what kind of liquid aerator and nutrition should I give the lawn? Thanks in advance!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Unfortunately we do not have a lot of experience with Centipede. If the soil is hard and compacted liquid aeration or mechanical aeration will never hurt

@asprywrites 2 года назад

Right here, thanks. 6:00

@spacecatboy2962 2 года назад

if you have tons of worms in your yard, do you need to arate?

@mesoed 5 лет назад

It's interesting listening to this relative to my soil in Indianapolis. We have A LOT of dissolved limestone in our water. Simply watering with tap water increases pH. As a result, the calcium and magnesium in my soil are absolutely through the roof. Calcium is well over 400ppm and Mg around 75ppm. pH somehow only at 7.5 (so not really horrible yet). Shoot, our water's pH is 7.8. For me, it's going to be elemental sulfur at some point in the future and applying it at core aeration might be a good start.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

Wow, thanks for sharing, Ed! It's crazy how much impact just local water can have on soil conditions. Keep us up to date on how your use of sulfur goes!

@yumpinyiminy963 4 года назад

Will adding dry lime at the same time doing a reseeding after an aeration harm the new seed?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

We do it all the time no harm is done. We still try to do the lime earlier in the season to help get the soil right before seeding.

@trimecm1611 5 лет назад

Never limed once on my 25 yr old lawn 7.0

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

See, now I think you're just finding ways to brag 😂

@HectorPerez-tb8hn 3 года назад

I did just subscribe but you guys don't service the Waldorf area lol !!

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Sorry right now we do not. Maybe in the future who knows

@mchii6633 Год назад

utilize!

@rangerover1531 4 года назад

I have a question I want to lay new lawn turf and my top soil has been added but we had really bad rain in the UK and my one half of my garden has been flooded with bad rain, now my soil is mucky im guessi ng my soil drainage is bad so by adding shingles and lime whT that speed up my soil drainege and can I still lay my lawn turf on mucky soil? Thank you Keep it up

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

I would honestly fix the draining issue first. I if floods that can be a concern later down the road. If you do lay the new turf on top and have another heavy rain it can wash it away. Fix issues first than lay the turf.

@yumpinyiminy963 4 года назад

What are your thoughts on these so called fast acting liquid limes? Most are not really lime at all but are any chemically equivalent?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

Fast acting lime is just that. It helps get the pH up fast but wont hold it there. If you need a pH adjustment we like to add a fast acting lime application along with just a regular lime application. This help get the pH up faster and holds longer

@Rick-se5qm 5 лет назад

I am about a two hour drive N. of you. Using a pricey ph meter all the surrounding lawns measure about 5.5. I recently put down topsoil, 50% screened clay/50% compost, to help level the lawn. That stuff reads a ph of 4. Do I give those areas an extra heavy dose of lime? Been using Solu-Cal for faster results. Comments?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

With a pH of 5.5 fescue would need some really heavy liming anyway, let alone if you're introducing even more acidic material. Solu-Cal is good stuff if it's within your budget, but it's going to be a several year process with multiple heavy applications to get that pH where it needs to be.

@rolandoguevara1036 3 года назад

can I apply fertilizer and lime at the same time?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Yes, We do it all the time with no issues

@samuelasamoah6906 5 лет назад

So you mean you do a soil text once every year

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

It isn't necessary to do it every year. We like to pull a sample yearly just to see how the soil is reacting to the products we are using. We like to consider them a "blood test" for your soil. Without them you really dont know exactly what is going on deep in the soil!

@samuelasamoah6906 5 лет назад

@@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance ok people buy garden kits for checking soil pH, phosphorus and potassium levels are these reliable

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

I know that Lawn Care Nut and others sell soil test kits that to my knowledge are at least mostly reliable, but I honestly don't know just how accurate they are or how complex their testing can get (micros, OM, etc). Depending on your location and resources, I usually recommend working through a local extension office or a private lab like WayPoint

@AliciaHarp 4 года назад

Good afternoon, Can I use for cover the trees for cover no ants?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

We dont really know what you are asking. We don't really treat for trees or ants so we might not be able to help you. Sorry

@johnnyeg62 5 лет назад

Do you come to Chesapeake?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

Unfortunately not at this time. That doesnt mean at some point we wont service that area so keep in touch with us. Thanks for watching.

@odnorwood5221 5 лет назад

I'm not a PPLM client but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night, does that count? Good videos you put out, I'm not a tall rescue homeowner, but I apply your advice to my centipede lawn where it applies in North Carolina Sandhills..

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

😂 you know, I hear it does count! Thank you for watching. I'm glad some of what we discuss is still useful for your centipede lawn! I know centipede likes a lot more acidity than fescue does- do you have to do anything in the sandhills to regulate your pH for your centipede?

@spiralnapkin 3 года назад

Do you service Suffolk, va?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Unfortunately not at this time. Sorry

@spiralnapkin 3 года назад

@@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance oh man. I'd hire you guys immediately. Thanks for replying though!

@Bigpoppi1469 4 года назад

i like a little lemon with my lime

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 4 года назад

That is always a great option. Thanks for watching

@allenletizia321 3 года назад

Its March . I got lot moss . So fall your saying.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

You can actually lime any time. Regular lime takes at least 8 months to start making a "small" difference. We lime a year

@chaddonschaddons7084 3 года назад

May I recommend that you lock your autofocus when you are ready to start recording. Your video keeps going out of focus over and over.

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

Thanks

@MeNoPeakyPanish 3 года назад

Hi,reverse cowgurl me?

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

No thanks

@Jjredred 5 лет назад

I run a ph of 5.9 and dominate all my ohio neighbors

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

That's great!

@markcaldwell3978 5 лет назад

Ticks cause lime disease!😜😜😜

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 5 лет назад

You know, I think I heard somewhere that lime cures Lyme! 😂

@ilovethisshit8094 Год назад

@Miguel195211 3 года назад

I live in North Carolina and have sandy soil. My soil test came back as acidic soil so I am adding lime. I have centipede grass. What fertilization should I use now in October? TIA

@PicturePerfectLawnMaintenance 3 года назад

We are not really familiar with centipede grass so we can't really help you too much.