If you've got acidic soil, this inexpensive crushed rock product is your friend. Here's what you need to know to make the most of it. Reviewed by David McKinney To give your plants a boost—whether you ...

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I had a question last week during a class at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center about the best time to lime lawns. Our soils need proper nutrients for maximum fescue growth during the fall and early spring.

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