Aerating and Liming Bermuda: Timing Matters

Lime can be applied any time, but aeration of bermudagrass should wait until the lawn is at least 50% green—usually late April in Georgia. Aerating dormant or semi-dormant grass damages crowns and invites weeds.

You can apply lime now and aerate later; the order doesn't significantly affect the outcome. A soil test is the best guide for lime quantity. Don't aerate too early just to combine tasks.