you can get fast acting granulated lime in 30lb bags. it is a quick-fix to help until pelletized takes affect later. I use it in my yard from time to time and it seems to last a couple of months

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I’ve put out 6 bags of this (same type area.long, skinny lane) with a bag type hand crank whirlybird...wasn’t fun and keep a bottle of water handy to wash sweaty lime dusted arms off when done, but it is easily doable with granules. It does not throw well from a pull type spreader, though.