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freezing and thawing will do more to put the 

 soil in excellent condition than a month's spad- 

 ing, hoeing and raking. 



TURF 



Once the ground is got into shape, the planter 

 may proceed to establish his lawn by one of 

 two methods ; he may use turf or seed. The 

 former is probably most frequently employed 

 in cities because it gives immediate results. 

 It is quickly laid and quickly establishes itself, 

 and if properly laid, is usually satisfactory, 

 provided, of course, it is well-selected turf, free 

 from weeds or rank grasses that are unsightly 

 and difficult to manage. In laying sod be sure 

 that the edges of the turf are brought closely 

 together and later fill in the spaces that may re- 

 main with loose soil. The chief advantage of 

 turf is the fact that it can be laid at any time 

 when the ground can be worked, and if estab- 

 lished on such a foundation of cultivated soil 

 as has been described as necessary for either 

 turf or seed, it will grow. But it must be wa- 

 tered persistently and thoroughly and it de- 

 mands, moreover, much attention during the 

 first year while it is establishing itself. 



It is important in making the lawn from turf 



