liming

When autumn liming of soil makes sense and how it helps vegetable beds in the garden

Autumn soil liming can markedly improve soil structure and balance pH for healthier vegetables next season. It’s most worthwhile on heavy or overly acidic soils where nutrient uptake and disease resistance suffer.

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Liming your lawn for moss may not help and could harm your fruit harvest

Moss in the lawn is usually a symptom of shade, compaction, dampness or weak nutrition, not just acidic soil. Liming without a soil test can be ineffective and, in excess, may reduce fruit quality by upsetting nutrient uptake.

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