A Lime Application Assures Your Soil’s pH Level is Balanced

Lime Application
The soil becomes acidic through natural elements and human activities and is in need of lime applications to have a proper pH balance. Natural processes such as the amount of rainfall, humidity, root growth and decay of organic matter affects the pH of the soil. Human activities that increase the soil’s acidity include improper fertilization and pollution from industrial by-products which can enter the soil by way of acid rain. Whether it is caused by natural processes or human actions, the lack of calcium in the soil is the biggest culprit for an unbalanced pH. Applying lime yearly gives your soil a boost and makes it less acidic. Improving the soil’s nutrients will support your plants’ healthy growth by reducing the toxicity of acidic soils.

Lawn Management
Staying ahead of grass diseases which are influenced by the soil’s pH is a priority for having a healthy lawn. A soil test is the best way to determine the acidic level of your soil and what is needed to maintain a proper pH level. A healthy pH level will aid in the decomposition of thatch, organic matter and grass clippings. Plants which are exposed to acidic soils are more susceptible to diseases because they are suffering from a pH imbalance.

Treatment
Showcase Lawn Works will apply an application of lime (granules) on your lawn each year to support the pH balance of your soil. Usually, one treatment of lime per year is adequate. In rare cases if the soil test’s results warrant it, more than one application per year could be necessary to adjust the pH to acceptable levels. After a lime application, a three-month time period is required for it to produce a pH adjustment. If left untreated, high acidic levels will adversely affect the health of your grass and it will die off. Taking care of your grass with an annual lime application will support the overall health of your lawn and plants and help your lawn thrive.

Learn more about our services by visiting our website now. You can contact us online using our online form or give us a call at 717-354-3226.

For more informative articles regarding lawn care, tree and shrub care, landscaping, and pest control follow our blogs. And don’t forget to check us out and like us on Facebook.