what is lime for
Lime is a soil amendment used by gardeners and homeowners everywhere in order to raise soil pH.Over time, soil naturally becomes more acidic. Acidic soil leads to an excess of weeds and moss (acid loving plants), and also prevents fertilizer from doing its job.Lime is used in order to counteract this acidification by acting as a powerful neutralizer, helping soil to perform at its best for your lawn or garden.ver time, soil naturally becomes more acidic. Acidic soil leads to an excess of weeds and moss (acid loving plants), and also prevents fertilizer from doing its job. Lime is used in order to counteract this acidification by acting as a powerful neutralizer, helping soil to perform at its best for your lawn or garden.