Matt,

The topsoil that is in the bottom of the site is evidently nutrient rich because it is growing grass like crazy in the open areas. I pulled up on site the other day and five deer ran off. They had been feeding on the grass. I will utilize a lot of it on the property and around the pond but it will also be used for underwater sculpting. I know that liming is crucial and I will be doing it but does anyone have any experience with the lime byproduct from a cement plant? I have access to a lot of this stuff and I was wondering if anybody has tried it. Someone I know used it on his pasture and he claims that it works great. Once he had lightly disked it for drying purposes he loaded it straight into a large tow behind spreader and said it worked fine. I plan on having analysis done on the soil and the lime byproduct.

Otto,

We look forward to seeing you. Work on the place has stopped for the time being because of 8+ inches of rain within the last week. A few days of sunshine should take care of it.

JTH