Soil gets scored on the pH scale with a pH of 1 being the most acid and pH of 14 being the most alkaline.

Most grasses enjoy growing in a slightly acid soil with a pH of about 6.5 to 7.0. Soil in western Pa. is typically highly acidic. Liming helps to balance your soils pH.

Advantages of balanced soil pH...

• Nutrients in soil are more readily available in grass plants
• Greater response from fertilizer application
• More microorganism activity to help decompose thatch
• Decreased chance of toxic substance uptake by grass plants
• Reduced incidence of some turf diseases
• Increased turf vigor to crowd out weeds and resist insects
• Better overall turf quality
• Promotes deeper rooting which increases drought tolerance

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