TL;DR
Lime application is the spreading of ground or pelletized limestone on a lawn or planting bed to raise soil pH and unlock nutrients that acidic soil ties up. Rates come from a soil test, commonly 25 to 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet per treatment, with heavier corrections split across seasons because lime moves slowly through the profile.
What it means
Lime application is the spreading of ground or pelletized limestone on a lawn or planting bed to raise soil pH and unlock nutrients that acidic soil ties up. Rates come from a soil test, commonly 25 to 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet per treatment, with heavier corrections split across seasons because lime moves slowly through the profile. Pelletized product is standard for spreader work; pulverized lime acts faster but is dusty and harder to apply evenly.
Where it sits in the glossary
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