If the soil is too acid, the following problems may occur:
reduced root activity
inhibition of nutrient uptake
insufficient turf density
poor growth and pale leaf colour
accelerated moss development in the lawn
reduced activity of soil life
What is the ideal acidity?
This depends on the type of plant:
| ideal pH |
lawn: play and sports lawns | 6,0 - 7,0 |
lawn: ornamental and shady lawns | 5,5 - 6,5 |
most ornamental plants (nutral pH) | 6,0 - 6,5 |
lime-loving plants | 6,5 - 7,5 |
acid-loving plants | 4,5 - 5,5 |
Solution: liming with DCM GREEN-LIME
rapid correction of soil acidity thanks to a high neutralising value (NV 50)
activation of the existing soil life
improvement of the soil structure through the formation of clay–Ca++–humus complexes
stronger plant cells thanks to calcium Ca++
improved growth as a result of better nutrient uptake
better photosynthesis (leaf colour) thanks to 15% magnesium MgO
easy‑to‑spread, highly soluble granules
Extra benefits for lawns:
deep green grass colour
reduced moss development due to drying effect and improved grass growth
LIMING RECOMMENDATIONS
Annual maintenance liming (autumn - winter - spring)
lawns: play and sports turf | 10 - 15 kg/ 100 m² |
lawns: onamental and shady lawns | 5 - 10 kg/100 m² |
most ornamental plants | 10 - 20 kg/ 100 m² |
hedges | 1,5 - 2 kg/ running meter |
lime-loving plants | 15 -25 kg/ 100 m² |
acid-loving plants | do not lime |
liming during lay out
lawn | 10 - 20 kg/100 m² |
ornamental gardens | 15 - 25 kg/100 m² |
Spread and incorporate (digging or milling) into the topsoil layer (25 cm)
Liming rates should be determined based on soil analysis (pH) and plant type
