Lime need depends on your soil type and how far your pH sits below target. Enter your soil test pH to see pounds, bags and how many applications to split it into.
How it works
Rates come from a University of Kentucky table for raising a 6 inch root zone to pH 6.5, scaled by soil texture and current pH, then multiplied by lawn area.
Before you order
- Test before you lime. A lab report with buffer pH beats any chart.
- Keep each surface pass to about 50 lb per 1,000 sq ft and retest before reapplying.
- Apply with a drop or broadcast spreader in two directions to avoid stripes.
Common questions
When should I lime my lawn?
Fall is a common choice because winter freezing and thawing helps work lime into the soil, but any time you can get it down works.
Why does clay need more lime than sand?
Clay holds more reserve acidity, so it takes more lime to shift the pH.