24 AUGUST 1956, Page 22

LAWN SOWING

Spring or autumn for grass sowing? asks a reader. The advantage of sowing at the tail end of summer is that birds are not quite so short of sources of food as they are in the spring, and the seed is less likely to be raided. Young grass makes roots in winter and has a better chance than a spring-sown lawn. The choice of seed is most important to get a fine turf and a hard-wearing one, and it is best to consult an expert about this.