Nature's Calling uses Gypsum for Soil Aeration
Our 8 visit plan gives us the best opportunity to know when your soil is becoming compacted and can benefit from a gypsum application.
There are many benefits to using Gypsum for your soil. Gypsum is calcium sulfate and calcium gives the soil a favorable structure for root growth and air and water movement.
Gypsum also presents the crusting of soil and is extremely beneficial in aiding seed emergence for any areas of you lawn that may need to be reseeded.
The biggest benefit to a lawn is the way Gypsum can help break up compacted soil and stop water runoff and erosion while also improving proper drainage. This water use efficiency will result in deeper rooting and may even prevent the growth of weeds.
We also offer special treatments at an additional cost like Top Choice Fire Ant treatments with a one year guarantee.
Learn more about Aeration and Gypsum:
Aeration and gypsum are both used to improve soil conditions, but they work in different ways. Aeration physically creates holes in the soil to improve drainage and root growth, while gypsum, a mineral, helps break down clay soils and reduce salt accumulation. Applying gypsum after aeration can enhance the benefits of both treatments.
Aeration:
Method: Involves creating holes in the soil, either by coring (removing plugs) or solid-tine methods.
Purpose: Primarily to relieve soil compaction, improve drainage, and allow for better air and water penetration to the roots.
Benefits: Enhanced root growth, reduced water runoff, and better nutrient absorption.
Gypsum:
Composition: A mineral (calcium sulfate) that can improve soil structure.
Purpose: Addresses clay soil compaction by displacing sodium ions and improving drainage. It also helps neutralize excess salts, such as those from pet urine.
Benefits: Can help break down clay, improve water infiltration, and potentially reduce salt buildup.
Relationship between Aeration and Gypsum:
Applying gypsum after aeration can be particularly effective. The aeration process creates openings for the gypsum to penetrate the soil and work more efficiently.
Gypsum can help improve the soil structure, making it easier for the grass to establish and absorb nutrients.
In essence, aeration physically creates space, while gypsum helps improve the soil's composition and drainage, making them complementary treatments for a healthier lawn, especially in areas with compacted or clay-rich soil.