HARVEST 1.5 cu ft Organic Claybreaker: ANYONE TRY this & does it WORK
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Jim Ginas
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Has anyone tried this? DO I have to dig up the grass and mix it in, or can you pour it ON the grass and let it mix in slowly? sprinkler and/or rain??
8 answers
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You must work this into the soil well to improve it. It helps to break up clay in the soil to improve the tilth of the soil.
Jane
on Nov 09, 2013
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You should be able to spread with a yard spreader. No need to dig up anything. It is applied the same way as pelletized lime.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Nov 10, 2013
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Did you think to turn the bag over and read the instructions?
Margaret Barclay
on Nov 11, 2013
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Ah, good Virginia clay. I have used plain gypsum and worked it into the garden soil as I dig. I haven't noticed a big difference - yet - but I heard that it takes years for the gypsum to do its job. I think that digging in lots of regular compost, mushroom compost, a small amount of peat moss, manure, worm castings, etc will all help. And if you are trying to improve the soil in your lawn? Aerate and seed in the fall (might be a little late right now)...and before you apply the seed, spread mushroom compost over the aerated lawn. Do this for a couple of years and you will see great results!
Gretchen
on Nov 11, 2013
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I'd spread on the area you want to work and "shallow" till it in, Jim. Add a layer of compost as well. The gypsum will help loosen the clay, but the compost will bring the worms, the "real" clay breakers. If we could make china from this stuff, we'd all be rich! LOL It takes time and patience as well, you have to stay with it, the more organic materials the better added regularly.
Catherine Smith
on Nov 12, 2013
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Did you get a soil test of your lawn? Browning out in the summer is normal with most of fescue type grasses we grow here in VA. However, if you getting weeds as a replacement, the ph may be off. Grass needs a ph of about 7 to do well, and especially with our high temps and humidity. If you shallow till that area adding the clay breaker and compost, I'd over seed with additional fescue grass and include some annual rye seed mixed in. The annual rye comes up fast, it will hold the soil in place and help smother out weed seed. It dies back in the winter, however, that dieback provides additional nitrogen to the up and coming fescue. Once the newly planted grass come in, mow on a high setting for the first several times. You want to encourage the grass to send down a good root system, not work on growing taller. Once established, that should help with a lot of your "weed" issues. I use to work in a local farm & garden center that sells huge amounts of grass seed to both homeowners and commercial lawn services. This is the type of formula they use in the big hydroseeders that do the highway medians, etc. Seems to work quite well. Stay away from the chemical fertilizers, if I remember correctly, there is a site in your area that sells high grade organically made compost for fertilizer. You can buy it by the truck load and spread it as needed. If we lived closer I'd provide you with some freshly made Bokashi juice to spray on the lawn. That's loaded with beneficial organisms that really help the grass and other plants to unlock the nutrients in the soil. Totally organic and usable on almost anything. Love the stuff!!
Catherine Smith
on Nov 14, 2013
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I have to ask..Catherine..have you worked on a golf course or as a landscaper? If not, you've missed a calling lol. Fantastic advice ;)
Channen
on Jan 15, 2015
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Yes it works. If you are able to till or cultivate your soil. Integrate this in.....keep it watered for a week. Best when you use it in the fall. Then the next spring and following fall use the pellets.
Kimberly
on Aug 09, 2015
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