LIMING A LAWN.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20389, 21 April 1928, Page 3

LIMING A LAWN.

After a wet season, as well as in all cases from time to time, say, every four or five years, a lawn derives much benefit from a dressing of lime. When the soil is heavy and of a retentive nature we should even go beyond that and apply lime every third year or so. Active or caustic lime must not be used, otherwise the grass may become discoloured for a time. Ground carbonate or finelyground shells may be used, and such are probably best when ',ne soil is of a light and porous nature. Having obtained or prepared the lime, let it be applied at the rate of half a pound per square yard. It may bo mixed with sand or sifted soil or applied alone as desired. Although absolute exactitude i- not necessary in making the application, a line may be set across the lawn cutting off a yard breadth; this, paced out, will represoni square yards, and the correct amount may be applied there, the process being re, pcated until the lawn is completely treated. Apply on a dry day. It' nls kills moss, discourages weeds, improves the “ feel ” of the lawn, and rejuvenate;; the grass.