use of gypsum for lawns

[isaeed]

I was told by a nursery guy in lahore that a solution of gypsum and water will do wonders for grass lawns.He referred to garrison golf club lawns which are lush green with thick turf which does not have a single weed.He says gypsum helps in conditioning the soil by leaching dowh salt residue which allows better response of the grass to fertilisers.Has any member tried this?.please share experience

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

This post has remained un answered for a year and a half,Perhaps because it was based on wrong assumption.
Gypsum is not soluble in water,
The beautiful lawns of LGG&CC are result of regular fertilisation, proper watering, regular mowing and regular manual weeding.
Arif

[isaeed]

Thanks for the clarification brig Arif .much appreciated
Irfan

[M Farooq]

Gypsum is moderately soluble in water (good enough to be used in soil) but it is very much unlike other common fertilizers which are extremely water soluble. I have never seen anyone using gypsum for lawns as yet in Pk.