Questions and Answers for Espoma 6.75 lb. Organic Garden Lime

A:  Thank you for your question. Garden Lime can help reduce the odor from pet urine. Simply sprinkle on the soil and water.

A:  Thank you for your question. Spotting in the lawn due to pet urine can be corrected with gypsum which helps to eliminate the salts that cause the discoloration. Lime will not correct this.

A:  Yes, I mix it with garden soil for my tomato plants.

A:  Thank you for your question. Lime is often used around tomato plants to help add calcium and help prevent blossom end rot.

A:  Thank you for your question. The Garden lime can be used anywhere in the garden or landscape where a higher soil pH (less acidic) soil is desired.

A:  Thank you for your question. Espoma Organic Garden Lime will help neutralize the acidic soil of the lawn, but will not get to the cause of the odor (septic system).

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, Garden Lime will neutralize the PH of the soil and reduce the acidity.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, Espoma Organic Garden Lime can be applied on lawns to raise pH. A recommended rate would be 5 pounds per one hundred square feet of lawn.

A:  Thank you for your question. No, Espoma Garden Lime should not be used in a chicken coop. Lime applications for a chicken coop typically call for hydrated lime. Espoma Garden Lime is used for gardening.

A:  Hydrated lime is highly toxic to animals.

A:  I don’t know, I would contact the company directly.

A:  Do not listen to garden customer care's answer. Hydrated lime is caustic and can burn your chickens feet

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, you can use Garden Lime on citrus trees. Please follow the instructions on the back of the bag.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, Espoma Organic Garden Lime will help neutralize soil pH when used as directed.