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Last Post 6/24/2009 21:32 by greensoul. 2 Replies.
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Erikol
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3/10/2009 19:02
I have a question about salt damage along my driveway. Is there anything that I can do to help my lawn grow back?
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SarahV
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3/11/2009 18:22
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Many of us apply or have salt applied to our driveways and sidewalks during the winter to combat the build up of ice in these locations. However this salt makes its way to our lawns off of these areas and then is concentrated in these spots leaving behind dying grass or damaged plants because of the concentration of sodium in the soil. Add gypsum to replace sodium in soils with calcium. For all soil types, gypsum will add calcium and sulfur. These two elements are necessary for plant growth. Gypsum will also not alter the pH levels of the soil.
Thank you and Happy Gardening! ~ Sarah
greensoul
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6/24/2009 21:32
Hmm.. this is amazing info, Sarah. We also use salt to prevent us from an unpleasant skating experience in the winter and this leaves "traces" in the summer too, when our soil remains affected. Didn't know about the gypsum, excellent tip. This way we can still "treat" the ice skating ring we have in the winter and still manage to keep a decent garden/lawn.
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