Lime Application on Warm Season Lawns: How Much, What Type, and When to Apply This Fall
If you have a warm season lawn and you’re thinking about lime, the most important thing to know upfront is this: you may not need it. Lime application on warm season lawns is one of the most misunderstood practices in residential lawn care. On bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, and centipede grass, applying lime without confirming […]
Best Soil Test Kits for Home Lawns: Lab Mail-In vs. Test Strips vs. Digital Meters
By James Whitfield, Lawn Care Enthusiast & Homeowner Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Finding the best soil test kit for your lawn sounds simple until you realize […]
My Lawn Soil Test Results Came Back — What to Do After Soil Test Results Land in Your Hands
You got your results. The report looks more complicated than you expected. Here’s how to read it and turn it into a specific action plan — in the right order — so you know exactly what to do after soil test results come back from the lab. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you […]
Calcitic Lime vs. Dolomitic Lime for Lawns: Which One Do You Actually Need
Both calcitic lime and dolomitic lime raise soil pH — but they are not interchangeable. The calcitic lime vs. dolomitic lime lawn decision comes down to one thing: magnesium. Buy the wrong type and you either leave a deficiency uncorrected or create a nutrient imbalance that stops your grass from absorbing other key nutrients. Your […]
When to Lime Your Lawn: How to Use Your Soil Test to Decide
Knowing when to lime your lawn starts with one thing: a soil test. Without it, you’re guessing — and guessing wrong with lime can cause as many problems as it solves. This guide walks you through how to read your soil test results, what pH levels actually require lime, when to apply it, and how […]