Did You Know? A Simple Step That Helps Your Lawn and Our Lake

Did you know that soils here around the lake—especially in southern West Virginia and Raleigh County—are naturally on the acidic side? Most lawns in our area fall in a pH range of about 4.5 to 5.5, which can make it harder for grass to thrive.

Here’s where a simple step can make a big difference:

Adding lime to your lawn can transform it.

Lime helps balance out that acidity, bringing your soil closer to neutral. When that happens, your grass can actually use the nutrients already in the soil. The result? Greener, thicker growth, fewer bare spots, and less moss and weed invasion.

But it doesn’t stop at your yard…

It also helps protect our lake.

In areas like ours with naturally acidic soils, a small amount of lime runoff can actually benefit nearby waterways. It helps gently neutralize acidic water, improves overall water quality, and supports a healthier environment for fish and aquatic life.

A healthier lawn = a healthier lake.

If you’ve ever struggled with patchy grass or moss taking over, this might be the easiest improvement you can make—while also doing your part to protect the water we all enjoy.

A win for your yard, and a win for the lake!