2rabbits wrote:
> When is a good time to spread both? Should i mix them together and
spread
> them at the same time, or do it separately, at separate times?
> IF mixing them together is feasible, would it be any use adding a little
> grass seed into the mix as well?
>
Don't add them together. The lime will interfere with the nitrogen
absorption of the fertilizer.
Fertilize now and wait at least three weeks to add the lime. The lime
can go in at any time of the year and it can take up to six months for
it to be utilized by the soil (which is why fall is best...then it's in
the ground for spring). So, you can lime in November no problem (and
every subsequent fall).
The fertilizer needs to be spread via a spreader but you don't have to
do that with the lime which can be spread chicken-feed style (no
chickens required).
It's best not to spread fertilizer when the blades of grass are wet as
the fertilizer will stick to the blades and not make it to the soil
where it does its work.
You can seed the grass at the same time, but I tend to separate
everything just to be sure. Wait a week and drop some seed chicken-feed
style (no chickens required). You can also consider using white clover
instead of grass. It's resistance to cinch bug, drought, it dissuades
weeds and doesn't need to be mowed as much. If you keep it up for a
couple years, the clover will eventually take over from the grass.
Clover (which can be bought at the farmer's co-op on Topsail Road
(Topsoil Road to us gardeners) is more expensive than grass seed but you
don't have to seed very thickly...about a handful for every two steps
seems to be what I averaged today when I dropped some for the fall.
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