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 calcium sulphate mineral, plays a pivotal role in soil formation, structure and function across arid and semi-arid landscapes worldwide. Its moderate solubility governs water retention, ion ...

Clay-heavy soils contain large quantities of fine-grained clay particles that clump together and cause drainage issues, soil compaction, reduced plant growth, and other problems. However, with a bit ...

A gorgeous garden rarely starts with perfect dirt. Plenty of American gardeners battle sandy patches, rocky yards, clay-heavy ...

Many aspects of gardening are easy to control—like how much water your plants get and how often you fertilize—while other factors are harder to maintain. Unless you're using raised beds and filling ...

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 ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

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 ...