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Default Lime amount under pine tree


Bob S. wrote:
jb wrote:
I removed a large pine tree in my yard. The circle diameter in the
ground is close to 10ft. The tree was 20 years old. How do I treat the
underlying soil to make it ready for grass planting. Thanks for your help


The standard answer is "don't guess - get a soil test".
However, in practice, an educated guess would be 15 lbs of lime spread
over a 20' circle and worked into the soil. (lime placed on the surface
penetrates average soil 1"/yr.)

Bob S.


I would lime the hell out of it. You can never add to much lime as far
as I'm concerned.

Paul