Pelletized lime for acidic lawn and borders

I have one giant Emily Carr-worthy pine in my back yard. The lawn and borders nearby have been bombarded with falling needles in the past few very hot, dry summer months and the acidic soil is thinning the grass and…

Dolomitic Limestone as Salt De-icer Alternative

I’ve used dolomitic limestone in place of salt, since I remember that it can add traction, but isn’t as toxic as salt around gardens on ice. Should I worry about the ph at all, or will it be greatly diluted…