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Old 13-02-2003, 03:55 AM
 
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Default New - amend clay/gumbo soils? (Houston, particularly)

On Fri, 07 Feb 2003 08:19:41 -0600, J Kolenovsky
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Here is more information on expanded shale:

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Remember how they used to tell us to work gypsum into the soil? Most
experts now agree that was not a very effective additive. But this one
seems to really do the job. It is just starting to be marketed and is only
carried by a few large Houston nurseries (specifically Cornelius) at this
time.


Just thought I'd post an update. Been to Cornelius (FM1960) twice in
the past week and not only don't they carry expanded shale, they were
hard pressed to explain what it was. When I suggested it might be used
to ammend clay soil, one attendent recommended gypsum.

But I'll keep looking. :-)

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