When To Apply Lime To Lawns Lime takes time to change soil pH, so it is best to amend soils in fall or early winter. This provides several months during the dormant season for lime to begin to work.

If your soil pH is below 6.0, you may benefit from an application of lime. The goal of applying lime is to raise that soil pH into the 6.0 to 7.0 range.

Most lime packages have application instructions printed on them that give a good approximation of application rates. The amounts are usually given in pounds per 100 square feet or 1,000 square ...

He said that lime sweetens the soil and it should be done every three or four years. He does have a nice-looking lawn, but so do I. Do you recommend applying lime? ADVERTISEMENT ...