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Old 05-04-2003, 06:33 AM
Chris Garvey
 
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Default Gypsum, soggy garden bed

Andrew Tune wrote:

: My question: would gypsum have any impact on this clay, 8 inches down under
: the soil?

It will if you dig it it.
Organic matter can also help with the heavy texture of these clay soils.

: Second question: are there any plants gypsum will hurt? Concerned mostly
: about roses, lavender, and ajuga.

If you dig it in you will surely damage the roots. Otherwise not so far
as I am aware. (???)

Chris


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