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Show May 14,1980 Sun Chronicle, Sun Times, Ben Lomond Beacon, Clearfield Courier PageS 30.01 MAR78 Gypsum Is A Simple And Inexpensive Solution To Laijn& Garden Problems ooooooopoooooooooooopoe ooooooooooo If you're a homeowner with a garden and lawn plagued by heavy clay soil or winter salt damage, you'll be happy to know there is an inexpensive and simple solution to these soil problems. Lawn and garden gypsum, known chemically as hydrated calcium sulfate, is a natural soil conditioner which improves growth by loosening heavy clay soils. The result is porous soil that works easily and permits deeper air and water circulation. This, in turn, helps fertilizers work better and encourages strong, vigorous root systems that go after vital moisture and nutrients. Regular use of lawn and garden gypsum, such as Sof a product of United States Gypsum, also helps rejuvenate soil and trees that might be damaged by winter salt bum, salt and salty runoff from streets and sidewalks. In addition, sodium can cause clay soils to tighten up, preventing water from washing out of the salt. Gyp- - sum dissolves to release calcium, replacing the sodium and neutralizing its effect before it can destroy the sod or plant growth. If you use gypsum when reseeding, it'll help maintain the soil at a proper chemical balance to resist further burning. When using gypsum on established lawns, spread 50 lbs. per every 1.000 sq. ft. twice a year. You can apply it in any season, doubling tne quantity for heavy clay sbil. For new lawn application, spread 100 lbs. per ,000 sq. ft. before seeding or sodding. Again, use up to 300 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. for heavy clay, soils. If you live in the west or southwest United States, where the clay soil is very heavy, you'll have to increase the amount of gypsum to about 20-4-0 lbs. per , 1 source of calcium and sulfate sulfur for your plants. When using gypsum roses apply 'A to lb. rose bush two times a per year. For flower and vegetable gardens, plow or spade in 20 to 30 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. of soil. Remember to mix well and add compost or 1 organic matter. Around shrubs, spade in I to 2 lbs. of gypsum but use 2 to 3 lbs. around each evergreen. Apply the gypsum in spring or fall, watering well to help it reach the root zone. Again, the heavy clay soil of the west or southwest U.S. will need from 20 to 40 lbs. of gypsum per 100 sq. ft. Soils damaged by salt need 20 to 40 lbs. of gypsum per 100 sq. ft. This will cut down on the proportion of expen 100 sq. ft. Be sure to use gypsum sive anual sod replacement or reseeding needed along sidewalks, driveways, park- ways and other thoroughfares treated with deicing salt. Gypsum can be applied at any time of the year, but spring and fall are. the best because of the seasonal moisture. It'll loosen clay soil to a 3 to depth, if merely spread on the surface and watered in. For greater depth and faster loosening action, cultivate the gypsum into the top layer of soil. Gypsum will keep soil conditioned only as long as enough soluble calcium is available to keep the clay particles loose. For more permanent conditioning. add peat moss or other organic matter. You can apply 'gypsum easily by hand or mechanical spreader just like fertilizer or seed. Also, because it's a natural conditioner, there's no dnager to your children . nr iA Gypsum has a cumulative effect, so don't expect to see any obvious difference in your lawn or garden right after the initial application. But. within a few months after its applied and well watered in the effect on soil, plants and lawn will be obvious. Regular use of gypsum will maximize the return on every landscaping dollar you spend by helping you get the most value out of each bag of fertilizer, gallon of water and pound of seed. Additional information is available from United States Gypsum Company, Department 122, 101 S. 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