Liming Benefits
When a lawn doesn’t respond to regular fertilization, chances are there’s a problem with the soil’s pH. If soil is acidic (low pH), fertilizer gets “locked up” and grass plants have trouble absorbing it. This can lead to a lawn that is thin and off-color, with too many weeds and undesirable grasses.
To find out what your soil’s pH level is, we recommend having The Turf Doctor perform a soil test. If a low pH condition exists in your property’s soil, an application of lime will help. Lime will “sweeten” the soil, raising the pH to a level that encourages good grass growth and better use of fertilizer.
This will result in a thicker, greener lawn with much less competition from weeds and crabgrass. Improved soil activity from lime treatments can also help to reduce thatch build-up in your lawn, making it easier for air, water and fertilizer to reach the root zone.