What's the best time to apply lime? Fall and spring are generally the best times to lime lawns. Fall has an added advantage, as rain, snow and cycles of freezing and thawing help lime break down and begin to work.

Should you put lime down before it rains?

Only apply lime before rain if the expected rainfall is light and brief. Heavy rain or extended periods of rainfall can saturate your soil with water, causing lime to run off your lawn and be wasted.

Can you put lime down anytime?

When to Add Lime to Your Lawn

Experts agree that you can spread lime anytime, but it is ideal during the Spring and Fall seasons and during the morning or evening hours. ... For example, a hypothetical-yet-typical application might be 40 pounds of pelletized limestone per 1,000 square feet of grass area you want to treat.