The manager of a landscaping company is having a bit of an argument with the landscape architect about plans to fertilize and lime the soil in a new installation before planting turf and ornamental...

The manager of a landscaping company is having a bit of an argument with the landscape architect about plans to fertilize and lime the soil in a new installation before planting turf and ornamental trees. The manager planned to use mostly urea for supplying nitrogen. The landscape architect says the urea will have an alkaline reaction and raise the soil ph. The manager says that urea will have an acid reaction and lower the soil ph. Who is correct? Explain, using chemical reactions to support your argument.