u pe Plan Now For A Greener Spring (NAPSA)—As the days turn cooler, many homeowners start thinking about raking leaves and breaking out the snow shovels. But there is an important step you can take right now in orderto help your lawn get a good start next spring: the application of lawnlime. “a Laying down lime now can lead to a lush lawnin the spring. According to David Jackson of YardRight lawn and garden products, the secret to better lawnsis making sure that the soil is not too acidic. “Lawn lime neutralizes acid in the soil and promotes nutrient availability for greener lawns,” says Jackson. Lawn lime improves the effectivenessof fertilizer treatments. It adds calcium to the soil, which is an essential element for healthy grass, along with magnesium, whichis essential for healthy root growth. In building stronger grass, lime helps lawns resist insects, fungus and drought. Fall is a particularly good time to apply lime because the soil expands and contracts in the changing temperatures and works the lime into soil particles. Lawn lime comes in three basic forms: YardRight pulverized, granular and dust-free, fast-acting pelleted. Lawn lime products are available at lawn and garden centers, home improvement centers and many hardware stores. For information about YardRight products, visit www.yardright.com.
