When and how is it done?

need

Lawn areas should have a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Soil samples provide precise information about deficiency symptoms. Certain plants also indicate when the subsoil is poor in lime. Dog chamomile, Farm mustard, moss and horsetail as well Pansy are considered indicators of a more acidic environment. At the same time, the grasses show signs of damage such as dried out shoot tips or yellowed leaves.

time

Before the new growing season begins in spring, the right time for liming has come. The first annual fertilization then takes place around two to three weeks after liming, when the grasses are freshly sprouting. You can also apply lime in autumn from October. This variant offers an optimal result because it contains nitrogen Lawn fertilizer counteract the limescale build-up. An exception are mild lime products that contain calcium carbonate. They can be applied all year round if necessary.

method

Mow the area as deep as possible. Loosen the soil with a Scarifier(€ 98.00 at Amazon *) and remove mosses, weeds and all plant residues. If necessary, consider the Aerate the lawn and sand. Measure the amount of lime exactly and use a to spread it Gritterto dose the powder optimally.

Instructions for liming:

• Drive through the area with the steering wheel in lines
• do not leave any gaps and do not overlap strips
• Work lime into the ground with a rake
• Water the lawn well

advantages

Liming ensures a finely crumbly substrate and thus improves structure and stability. Good soil is less prone to silting up after rainfall and warms up faster in spring than a compacted subsoil. The plants also benefit from this soil improvement and prove to be more resistant to diseases. In contrast, the growth of unwanted weeds in the lawn is slowed down. So helps Lime against moss in the lawn.