Franz asked "What it does: Breaks down heavy clay soils.
Increases bacterial activity in soil.
Conditions lawns.
Benefits: Improves soil structure.
Raises pH level in acid soils.
Helps prevent calcium & magnesium deficiency.
Can be used on: Heavy clay soils. Lawns.

Is there any item amongst those claims which are not met by using lime at a
much smaller cost? .........."

Well it is easier to spread evenly especially if there is any wind,
It has trace elements which lime doesn't
It breaks down over a few years so you don't get rapid ups and downs of ph.
If it gets damp in storage it is still usable.

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David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk