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how do you change your grass ph without new soil

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posted 17 years ago

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How do you change the ph in your soile without haveing to rip up all your grass and soil and have to start new

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posted 16 years ago

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My lawn company wants to use an application of lime this spring to help the lawn, which is full of weeds. I've heard quick release lime is used in the spring and isn't as good as slow release, which is used in the fall. What do you think?

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It depends on your current pH.

I prefer the slower release stuff.

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posted 2 years ago

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The soil ph changes constantly, during the day dependent on temp and moisture, because it influences how active the microbes are. Feed the microbes (calcium) and they become more active and ph becomes more alkaline.
Humates may be needed to keep the microbes alive and active also.

With the correct microbes, minerals, humates in the soil, water will be sequestered and released as needed, greening the dessert. Weeds won’t grow because you are providing the correct mineral/microbe base for the target crop, eliminated need for herbicides. Healthy resulting plants don’t need pesticide as insects will not attack them.

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Baking soda is cheap and quick and you don't need protective eye gear. You could also get a pair of geese. They keep it trimmed and fertilize it as they go.

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If your soil is alkaline, you can lower the pH by spreading granular elemental sulphur across your grass. Spread 20 pounds of elemental sulphur per 1,000 square feet of lawn space using your garden spreader to lower soil pH by one point. Retest the soil after three months.

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Ag Lime is really cheap. Calculate the appropriate amount. A soil test can be useful if you don't know the ph. Then, put on a moderate amount, and let it soak in, then wait and add more. If you live in a really wet spring climate like mine, you can add the powdered stuff. It's cheaper. If you live in a cold, dry windy climate, like, say, Montana, it would be better to use the stuff that's pelletized.
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