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to obtain a soft and velvety lawn. Where, 

 however, regulations do not interfere, it is best 

 to water without a nozzle, letting the water 

 emerge unchecked from the hose and with the 

 force of the stream so regulated that it will not 

 wear holes in the turf. Let the end of the hose 

 rest on the grass and as the ground becomes 

 saturated with the water move it about from 

 place to place until the whole area is thoroughly 

 wet. Watering in this manner can be carried 

 on at any time of the day whether the sun is 

 bright or clouded. 



WEEDS 



The weed problem is one not so easily dis- 

 posed of. Frequently a splendid lawn is 

 ruined in a comparatively short time by allow- 

 ing the weeds to gain a foothold, and permit- 

 ting them to spread. Guard against any such 

 catastrophe by keeping ahead of the pests. 

 Remember that where a lawn is well kept, 

 planted on a foundation of suitable soil, weeds 

 will have a difficult time to establish themselves. 

 Be sure each time the lawn is mowed to look 

 carefully for the weeds. It is best always to 

 dig out the dandelions and plantains before the 

 mower is run over them. 



