Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in the United States since Benjamin Franklin first applied ground raw gypsum, called land plaster, on his soils. Today, as Franklin did then, ...

Q: I’ve read that adding Gypsum improves soil structure and is a “must add soil amendment” when preparing garden beds for planting. Is gypsum something I should be adding to my soil? A: Gypsum is a ...

Gypsum, a source of calcium and sulfur, can benefit crops and soils. When recovered from power plant smokestacks, it brings the additional benefits of recycling. Warren Dick has worked with gypsum for ...

There are some misconceptions surrounding how we deal with soil when gardening, and I thought I’d discuss a few in this week’s column: to add, or not to use, gypsum; dealing with dense clay; and ...

Q: Every year I battle blossom end rot on my tomatoes. What can you recommend? — Lenzy Bond A: I used to recommend adding a tablespoon of garden lime to the planting hole to provide the calcium that ...

Q: We’ve been in our new house for our second spring. It has been very difficult getting fescue to grow from seed, so we’re considering Bermuda sod. A friend suggested putting gypsum down with the ...

Gypsum is good for most lawns and gardens. It contains calcium sulfate. There are mountains of it in Central Texas, and it’s the major constituent in wallboard. Granular and powder formulations for ...

About this time of year the battle with the fall leaves begins. The muted colors are beautiful while dangling in the branches of trees. Next, leaves become a sticky, slippery nuisance on the sidewalks ...

Did your soil struggle to support your corn or soybean crop last season? If so, you might be considering soil amendments this year. But where do you start? With the exception of fertilizer, almost ...