By Johnmcc
The soil where I live is very acid and I wonder if an application of lime to my tired-looking lawn would help it recover some vigour and colour after all the winter rain we've had. Would such an application to the grass do any harm to the surrounding camellias and rhododendruns if it were to leach out?
9 Mar, 2014
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Fork holes all over the lawn now.
When you have recovered from that, apply a good lawn
sand at the rate recommended on the packet. (Not builders' sand as this often comes from the seaside and contains salt) River sand is ok if funds low.
Then when it warms up apply liquid Lawn Feed when rain forecast, once a month.
Your lawn will be fine in about 6 weeks, as this is the right time of year for growth.
9 Mar, 2014
I use ordinary sharp sand with contains lime and when forked in over the lawn will not only help the drainage but will lower the acidity. I have to admit that I haven't had any problems with salt. I think you will find that horticultural sharp sand contains no lime but will prove rather expensive if you have a large area to cover.
9 Mar, 2014
Definitely bad advice. Salt kills plant growth.
Grass is plants.
10 Mar, 2014
Many thanks for your responses. Advice taken.
Johnmcc
11 Mar, 2014
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Be very careful with your rate of application as you could burn your lawn, Roy.
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