What is garden lime used for? Think back to the part of science class where you learned about acids, bases, and pH levels. The ideal pH level for a garden is between 6.0 and 7.0, Wolfe explains.

The advantages of growing lime trees in pots include being able to move them to a perfect spot for summer, then bring them ...

Civilizations worldwide have used lime plaster in construction for more than 12,000 years. Some notable examples of lime plaster in ancient architecture include the Colosseum in Rome, Notre Dame ...

The only way to know for sure if lime is needed is to test the soil's pH. Penn State soil test kits are available for $9-$10 at county Extension offices, most garden centers and online at Penn ...

This weekend's yard jobs include planting bulbs, liming the lawn (but only if needed), and getting those tender houseplants back inside before nighttime temperatures damage them.

I am trying to decide whether to add lime to my garden. What is the best pH range for soil for a vegetable garden? While there is a variation, the majority of vegetables grow best in soils with a ...

Lemon Lime is recommended for zones 6-9 and is cold hardy to minus 10 degrees. It will reach 3 to 4 feet high and wide. You will treasure the fact that it is pest free and easy to grow.

The most common types used in gardening are: 1. Calcitic lime (calcium carbonate): Made from limestone, this material is the most widely used form. 2.

Garden Media Group, a public relations and marketing firm for the green industry based in Kennett Square, published its 22nd annual trends report, which included its color of the year: cyber lime.

If you want to achieve a really vivid pink then you will need to adjust the pH of the soil to around 7.5 to make it more alkaline and this can be achieved using garden lime.

This week’s myth concerns using lime to eliminate moss in our soil. Mosses grow well in acidic soils, and an old myth is to add lime to the soil to change soil pH so that mosses won’t grow.