September 12, 2026
Should I Put Lime on My Lawn? When It Helps and When It Does Not
Lime can help an acidic lawn when a laboratory soil test recommends it, but it is not a routine fertilizer or a cure for every weak patch. Test soil pH and buffer capacity first, follow the report’s rate, choose calcitic or dolomitic lime according to nutrient needs, and apply it evenly when the ground is workable.