Author Question: Why would you apply gypsum to lawn soil? What will be an ideal ... (Read 71 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Why would you apply gypsum to lawn soil?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the seven factors that are required for proper lawn maintenance? Are
some of these factors more important than others?

What will be an ideal response?

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It may be helpful to apply gypsum (CaSO4-Calcium Sulfate) to compacted lawn soils to
improve the soil aeration and allow for improved growth of the lawn grass.

Answer to Question 2

The seven factors that are required for proper lawn maintenance are:
Planting the proper variety or species of grass.
Applying fertilizer and lime or sulfur at the proper time and in the proper form and
amount.
Mowing to the proper height at the correct time.
Watering properly.
Using chemicals for weed, insect, and disease control if necessary.
Using the lawn in such a way that the traffic is not too heavy.
Providing the proper amount of light.
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