To learn more about biostimulants, read this article . Probably the most important application of the entire season. A winterizing fertilizer concentrates below the soil, strengthening root systems and developing plant hardiness. It prepares your lawn for the start of the next growing season. To maintain an ideal pH level of 6.5 - 6.7, typically apply 30 lbs of pelletized lime per 1,000 sq.ft.
Pelletized lime costs a little more but is easier to apply than powder.
In the eastern seaboard of the US, liming is usually routine because soils tend to become acid. Your soil test will indicate how much lime to apply. Final clean-up Reduce your cutting height for the final mowings, according to our recommendations above. Remove remaining leaves from lawn, or just attach a bagger to your mower, chop them up, and add them to your compost pile.