In gardening terms, spring is the start of the new year. When it starts to get warmer, you know it’s time to start your spring grass care routine again. A vibrant and healthy lawn will be a top priority for many gardeners this month as the UK heads further into spring. However, transforming your dull lawn into bright, luscious blades brimming with health usually requires intervention.
After the long period of stunted growth through the cold season, your lawn needs some TLC. Two gardening experts have shared a key product that’s considered a natural soil amendment for your lawn, which not only improves colour but also helps fight moss and weeds – lime.
Experts at gardening retailer Moowy explained that garden lime is a product that lowers soil acidity, creating “favourable conditions for grass” and a “more inhospitable soil for moss and weeds”.
Without the right pH balance, even the most well-cared-for lawns can have difficulty growing, since excessive acidity can hinder grass from effectively absorbing nutrients.
They advised: “Adding lime to your soil can also help your existing lawn absorb nutrients more efficiently, boosting your healthy turf’s deep green.”
Experts at LawnPride pointed out that healthy grass depends on a consistent availability of vital nutrients, such as nitrogen for growth, phosphorus for root development, and potassium for fighting diseases. However, acidic soil can trap these nutrients, rendering them unavailable.
The pros said: “Lime mitigates this issue by adjusting the pH of the soil, releasing essential nutrients for uptake. The improved nutrient availability and absorption promote greener, thicker grass and increase the lawn’s resilience.”
They claimed that calcitic lime is generally considered “faster-acting”, but dolomitic lime contains a significant amount of magnesium, which is beneficial if your lawn has a deficiency.
Knowing when to apply lime to your lawn is crucial for achieving optimal results. The best times are in spring and autumn when the soil remains moist, and the weather is pleasantly mild.
These seasons provide ample opportunity for lime to effectively alter the soil pH before the peak growing period.
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