Granular Lime

Granular Lime

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Granular lime is crushed limestone into small, coarse particles, different from the powdery pulverized lime and the pellets of pelletized lime. It is primarily used to naturally raise the pH of soil.  Soil pH directly controls how easily plants can absorb essential nutrients from the soil. When soil pH is too high or too low, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies and poor growth. A good target for most plants is 6.0 – 7.0. Compared to other limes, granular lime is much less messy when applied and is typically cheaper than other options. It is lawn-spreader friendly and easy to apply.

We stock Granular Lime in 40 lb. bags.

We offer local delivery services for bagged and bulk products. In addition to delivery, we can also provide installation services. If you’re interested in having our team install your pelletized lime, please book a landscape appointment and select Garden Cleanup, Mulch and Sod as the appointment type.

  • Spread lime uniformly with a drop spreader, by hand, or with a shovel or rototiller. Apply one bag per 1,000 sq. ft. to maintain soil pH and two bags per 1,000 sq. ft. to correct acidic soils. Water after applying to activate the product for faster results.
  • If you’re planting a new lawn, apply lime at the same rate as established lawns and work the lime into the soil at a depth of 4 to 6" before seeding or sodding.

What does lime do for a lawn?

Adding lime to your lawn will raise the soil’s pH, lowering the soil’s acidity. The sweet spot for lawns in Northern Virginia is a soil pH between 6.2 - 7.0. Our local soils tend to be on the acidic side with a soil pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5. Adding fast acting lime can raise the pH of the soil, helping the lawn to absorb essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from the soil. 

How do I know if I need to add lime to my soil? 

We recommend getting your soil tested. We can complete a pH test for you at the Plant Clinic if you bring in a 12 oz. jar of your soil. Virginia Tech also offers a more comprehensive soil analysis test with pH and nutrient values and recommendations. We offer the soil collection box for this test at the Plant Clinic. There is a fee associated with the analysis and payment instructions come with the collection kit. Finally, we also offer an at home DIY soil test kit. The DIY kit is available for purchase at the Plant Clinic and while it provides a quick result, the detailed analysis will not be as comprehensive as the test performed by Virginia Tech. 

When should I add lime to my lawn? 

We recommend liming your lawn either in the fall or early spring. Do not apply lime during extreme heat or on frozen ground.

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