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Old 07-06-2010, 02:48 PM posted to uk.d-i-y,uk.rec.gardening
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Default Gypsum for clay soil


"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message
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Having just extended a flower bed to incorporate what has been
lawn for 40 years, I am left with some pretty solid clay soil.

Gypsum is recommended as a soil improver, but appears to be sold
in garden centres as a proprietary product costing nearly £5 for
2.5 kg.

http://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/clay...er-p-6321.html

On the other hand, I can pick up a 25 kg bag of multi-finish
plaster for under £5, and AFAIK this is essentially the same
material.

Any reasons not to go with plaster?

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


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Interesting how gypsum comes out of nasty thick clay pits, yet we put it
back in as a clay improver?

S