On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:24:18 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote:


Ahem! Builder's lime is calcium oxide and is far *TOO* active on the
garden, and will scorch the plant matter it comes into contact with.

I can't remember the last time I saw Calcium oxide (quicklime) in
builders' merchants. What they invariably sell is hydrated or slaked
lime which is fine in the garden.

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