Proper PH balanced lawn
Sometimes when explaining to people the needs of their gardens, I say, “Well how would you feel if …”
Attributing human qualities to your plants can give you a refreshing understanding of your garden needs. Let’s try that with explaining the importance of proper pH in your garden.
For plants and lawn– Proper liming and pH is an integral part of the plants’ ability to absorb nutrients.
For you- Sitting down at the table with a beautiful spread of chicken, potatoes and broccoli is really great after a long hard day.
For plants and Lawn– Without correct pH (around 7) the plant and lawn cannot achieve its optimum growth and or bloom no matter how much fertilizer you put on it.
A person with correct pH!
For you instead of a nutritious meal you, you get watery pudding, frozen lettuce, and cotton candy and you are still hungry.
For plants and lawn- If any stressors or going on like low sunlight, muggy summers and too much rain.
For You- If someone turns off the lights, cranks up the heat, locks the doors, and the center of the room fills up with 2 “ of water…
For plants and lawn- Everything is more vulnerable and weakened as to the harm that pests, root rot, and drainage problems can do.
You get angry, hungry, tired and catch a terrible cold.
Get the idea?
So go out now, buy a bag of pelletized lime and broadcast it on your lawn and beds. It takes 6 months to raise your pH one half of a point.
When you finish, go inside and have a nice turkey, lettuce, and tomato and cheese sandwich with a smidge of mayonnaise, potato chips and a pickle. Give a collective sigh of relief for you and your yard.
Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.
Proper PH balanced lawn
Sometimes when explaining to people the needs of their gardens, I say, “Well how would you feel if …”
Attributing human qualities to your plants can give you a refreshing understanding of your garden needs. Let’s try that with explaining the importance of proper pH in your garden.
For plants and lawn– Proper liming and pH is an integral part of the plants’ ability to absorb nutrients.
For you- Sitting down at the table with a beautiful spread of chicken, potatoes and broccoli is really great after a long hard day.
For plants and Lawn– Without correct pH (around 7) the plant and lawn cannot achieve its optimum growth and or bloom no matter how much fertilizer you put on it.
A person with correct pH!
For you instead of a nutritious meal you, you get watery pudding, frozen lettuce, and cotton candy and you are still hungry.
For plants and lawn- If any stressors or going on like low sunlight, muggy summers and too much rain.
For You- If someone turns off the lights, cranks up the heat, locks the doors, and the center of the room fills up with 2 “ of water…
For plants and lawn- Everything is more vulnerable and weakened as to the harm that pests, root rot, and drainage problems can do.
You get angry, hungry, tired and catch a terrible cold.
Get the idea?
So go out now, buy a bag of pelletized lime and broadcast it on your lawn and beds. It takes 6 months to raise your pH one half of a point.
When you finish, go inside and have a nice turkey, lettuce, and tomato and cheese sandwich with a smidge of mayonnaise, potato chips and a pickle. Give a collective sigh of relief for you and your yard.
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