How to Mix Lime With Soil & Potting Soil
Potting and planting soils are highly acidic and can increase the acidity of a garden's soil over time. Lime is a useful tool for gardeners desiring to increase the pH of their soil and make it more alkaline. Increasing a soil's pH is a long-term project and can take several years. When attempting to change the pH of the soil, be aware that it is a permanent change, so change it slowly and with care to avoid permanent damage. Does this Spark an idea?
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Test the pH of the soil in multiple locations using a soil pH test kit. If the soil is below 7.0, then it is acidic and can be made more alkaline with the use of lime.
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Verify the soil needs of the plants intended for the garden. Many plants such as citrus trees actually thrive in acidic soil, so it always important to double check the necessary soil pH before making changes.
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Add 4 oz. of lime per square yard to the soil and till in the lime.
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Repeat these steps for three to four growing seasons or until the desired pH is achieved.
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