BEAUTIFUL LAWNS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 352, 12 May 1928, Page 26

BEAUTIFUL LAWNS

USE SULPHATE OF AMMONIA Strong luxuriant growth is always a desirable feature in lawns. Sulphate of ammonia supplies nitrogen, the principal plant food required by lawn grasses. It is quick acting, promotes vigorous growth, and imparts a rich green colour to lawns. The best method of application is in liquid form, f-r then an even distribution is ensured. Average conditions favour periodic applications of sulphate of ammonia at the rate of ioz. (one teaspoon) in a gallon of water per square yard of lawn. Dissolve 2oz. of sulphate of ammonia in 4 gallons of water, and by applying this over the 4 square yards the desired dressing is obtained. The simplest method of applying the solution is as follows: Stretch a line (a) across the lawn parallel to and 3ft. from the edge of the grass. This- marks out a strip of lawn 1 yard wide. Water the lawn with a solution of the above strength, using 4 gallons to 4 running yards of grass, and see that the spread of the rose of the watering can covers the width of the strip. , After completing the first strip, stretch a second line (b) across the lawn parallel to (a) and 3ft. from it, and use the liquid as before. When the second strip is done move line (a) to form another strip, and keep on moving the inside line until the job is complete. By using two lines and always moving the inner one the edge of the completed strip is always shown. Systematic attention and close cutting throughout the whole year have a great deal to do with the strength of the grass to withstand the sudden and excessive heat of summer. Sulpnate of ammonia, in addition to its beneficial ac..on on grasses, also tends to check the growth of shal-low-rooted weeds and clovers.