You should get a cheap PH tester to make sure. Lime is just a source of magnesium & calcium. But, you need to be sure that your soil is deficient in both of these nutrients. Too much magnesium can stop plants from absorbing enough calcium.

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I'm confused I thought lime was what you added when you wanted more acid in the soil. lol leave it to me to get it backwards.

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TK, that's what I thought too. I was reading about Dianthus' (mine are still only itty bitty plantlets) when I saw that they don't like acid soil. When I checked on how to remedy acidity-- I saw that you add lime. I would've thought that lime WAS acid--but I guess I got it mixed up with the fruit......

....as to RugbyHukr's warning about soil testing, the BOOKS say that the marks of acid soils are: abundant moss, and the weeds creeping buttercup and dock. I've got all three, and my acid hating plants are not doing well (and when I planted I abundantly peat mossed). BUT---still I think you're right and if I find time I will do that soil test ...I think I even have a kit lying around here SOMEWHERE <frantically rummaging through junk>

Thanks all
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