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Cookiepls Joined: 12/22/2005 Location: Hot Springs Village, AR Posts: 54	Posted: Feb/25/2008 6:13 PM PST Someone told me that we could purchase a special sand that would help improve our sticky clay soil. Has anyone ever heard of that and if so, what is this sand called? I know that regular sand would make it like concrete. Quote \| Reply \| Report

trudy Joined: 6/02/2006 Location: SW Georgia Posts: 404	Posted: Mar/02/2008 6:02 AM PST I don't know about sand, but gypsum may help: http://www.humeseeds.com/gypsum.htm Quote \| Reply \| Report

told2b Joined: 9/12/2006 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 8411	Posted: Mar/03/2008 12:51 AM PST Greensand (0-0-3) Used as a soil amendment and fertilizer, Greensand (Fertrell Company) is mined from deposits of minerals that were originally part of the ocean floor. Contains about 3% total potash, along with iron, magnesium, silica and as many as 30 other trace minerals. May also be used to loosen heavy, clay soils. Improves plant health. Broadcast 50-100 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. OMRI Listed for use in organic production. Quote \| Reply \| Report

yardgranny6 Joined: 7/05/2007 Location: Posts: 4556 Moderator	Posted: Mar/03/2008 7:37 AM PST This is very good to know TB! Thanks LB Found a good website for organic gardening and ordered my Corn Meal Gluten and the Greensand. Quote \| Reply \| Report