Bald Spots in Lawn: Lime Rarely the Answer

Lime Only If Soil Is Too Acidic

Lime raises pH. Most bald spots have other causes:

• Insufficient sun
• Chemical spill/burn
• Dog urine (acid burn—water heavily)
• Grub damage
• Brown patch fungus (yellowing, pulls easily, slimy roots)

Fungus Treatment

Baking soda: 4 tsp/gal water, soak affected spots. Or horticultural corn meal: 10 lbs/1,000 sq ft watered in deep.

Organic Prevention

Full program (sugar, deep water, alfalfa/lava sand, high mow) balances soil, prevents fungus, eliminates grubs via predators, and creates weed-resistant turf.

Diagnose First

Don't guess. Check roots, moisture, sun, pet patterns. Treat cause, not symptom.