what's the best way to sweeten my lawn?

[bornthrifty]

we are over run in an area with weeds, and moss

I think I read that a natural weed control is better ph

I don't want to apply some chemical thing for weeds because last time I did that I lost tons of little natural native spring bulbs

so is lime or ash the best way to go to sweeten
I could go get compost but I worry about just adding more seeds or maybe pesty bugs if I go get a bulk of compost at local dumping area

can I apply ash or lime anytime

and will it burn the lawn

or am I way off in thinking this might help

thanks

 

[Denim Deb]

I'd go w/the lime. As far as I know, you can apply it at any time, and it won't burn the lawn. And the lime should help.

 

[Smart Red]

Ditto with the lime. Garden lime or lawn lime is great for sweetening areas that grow more moss than grass. I have one area that needs an application of lime at least every other year for grass to grow.

I apply with a seeder or fertilizer spreader, usually first thing in the spring to get the grass growing there, but anytime you have the lime and the time together should be just fine.

 

[bornthrifty]

thank you,

I was thinking it might be lime time, (didn't intend to rhyme there sorry)
but was nervous that it might already be to late in the season,
now I know what I am doing this weekend : )