jeff@rtech (04/25/86)
> > I am currently investigating alternatives for loosening clay soil for > both garden and lawn. The information I have obtained indicates that > Gypsum will loosen clay soil through electrochemical action. The disadvantage > is that gypsum does not permanently loosen clay soil. Gypsum keeps the soil > conditioned for as long as there is enough soluble calcium. One thought > was to use gypsum along with organic matter. Sand has also been used with > some success. My question is what is the best alternative besides new dirt. > For the garden it is somewhat easier because it can be dug up and additives > added, but for the lawn is is not an alternative that can be taken lightly. My experience has been that organic matter works best. Lots of it. A heavy clay soil can easily absorb its own volume in compost. -- Jeff Lichtman at rtech (Relational Technology, Inc.) "Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent..." {amdahl, sun}!rtech!jeff {ucbvax, decvax}!mtxinu!rtech!jeff
richard@vlad.UUCP (05/03/86)
Organics -dug in are great -redwood compost. However have found nitron products -liquid biologics are incredible -smell good enough to eat. probably indicates Im deficient in micronutrients. This stuff also breaks thru hardpan. richard karasik ....sun!arete!richard