What is Lime Used For in Gardening?
For those of you new to gardening, the issue of soil preparation may be a mystery. Believe me it is more than just turning over a sod or two with a spade. I was talking to a friend today about PH and Lime application, and it was apparent from our conversation that this whole area is a mystery to some. One of the most misunderstood issues in gardening relates to that magic phrase “PH” – so what’s it all about? Well, all soils are generally speaking acidic in character, to a higher or lower extent, dependent in each case on a number of variable factors at work in the soil forming process for that individual “soil.” Most gardeners recognise the importance of the following influences: • The surface features or topography of the area • The prevailing climate particularly rainfall leaching. • The influence of time • The nature of the soil itself • The type of living organisms active in the soil • The level of fertilizer use All of these factors are at work and the synthesis of their interact
